What It’s Like to Shoot Music and Events | Kevin Wilson | Coffee with Creators

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🔘 Photographer, Kevin Wilson
Kevin RC Wilson is a New York City-based photographer with over a decade of professional experience, widely recognized for his work in the music industry and with the FDNY. He has photographed a range of major rock and metal artists, with his work appearing on magazine covers, album art, DVD packaging, and across major publications from Revolver to Rolling Stone. As an official photographer for the FDNY, he captures both public and behind-the-scenes moments with professionalism and care. Kevin is also known for working with high-profile clients who require complete anonymity and full control over their image rights.

🔘 Host, Seth Miranda
Seth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for beauty and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:10 Best camera gear for music and concert photography
07:45 Top lens choices and overcoming concert lighting challenges
12:30 How to understand venue setups and live show production
17:20 Building access and relationships in music photography
22:00 Capturing unique moments with musicians on stage
27:15 Expert tips for shooting large stadiums and arenas
32:50 Using social media and video to promote photography work
37:40 Essential advice for aspiring music photographers
42:10 Creative editing techniques and photo retouching tips
46:55 Developing rapport with artists and pit behavior etiquette
51:45 Launching and marketing a side business: Hot sauce example
56:20 Hustle mindset: Taking action in creative photography careers
1:00:00 Final thoughts and upcoming photography events

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✘ GEAR USED:

I have various bags that I use depending on the shoot I'm on and how I'm traveling.
Think Tank Bags
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This strap is my daily driver. I've gone on thousands of shoots and the strap still looks as good as the day I received it:
BlackRapid Double Breathe Harness for Camera
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Cameras:
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera
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Nikon Z6III Mirrorless Camera
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My go-to lens now:
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Nikon Z
https://www.adorama.com/tm35150nkz.html

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