How to shoot a concert: Part 2 - Gear & Packing

In this series ThatNikonGuy Matt Granger will show you all you need to know to get started in concert and event photography.

From planning, to gear, to shooting and editing tips, Matt will walk you through the process and help you avoid common pitfalls.

Whether you are going in full time, or have been asked to shoot at a friends performance- take the time to research and plan - it will avoid a lot of headaches down the track!

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[Profispiesser]

will part 3 come?

[thatnikonguy]

@Profispiesser Hi - yes, check out the pole dance video here - ?v=F36CMC9ke18 that is part 3 really - it is the concert shoot.

[alexpirpiris]

Hey Matt, do you have any tips for shooting a gathering for about 800 or so people? Theres a YouTube gathering coming up this month and i've been elected photographer.

[thatnikonguy]

@alexpirpiris choose your location carefully, if outdoors face them to the sun.

[ono7837]

why not use the D3s? is there a reason?

[thatnikonguy]

@ono7837 D3s not available.

[691newfie]

WHY ARE UR LEGS SO HUGE!

[Profispiesser]

@thatnikonguy all right, thx! learned much from your videos... :)

[thatnikonguy]

@stavyros that is a good reason - but my reason was I didn't have D3s available.

[stavyros]

@ono7837 its too big and bulky ,thats why the has a d700