Talking Music Photography with Dana Distortion
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This week, Dana Distortion, Music Photographer for Rolling Stone, Billboard, BrooklynVegan and more, talks about the unwritten contract between artist and photographer, and the difference of capturing the moment with a photo and the scene in video. She breaks down shooting with your right eye while your left eye scouts, and feeling, not anticipating the moment in order to capture what the audience experiences. We discuss how difficult it is to stand out as a music photographer and have it as a full-time career, in addition to pushing yourself instead of comparing your work to others. She talks about the realistic truth behind the lifestyle, bringing a stool into a violent pit, and shooting for as many publications as possible for each show. Lastly, we examine the differences between shooting a stadium, a club, and festivals, and how the most important aspect of this job is to enjoy the shit out of it.
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