Working With Concert Photographers
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This two-hour workshop/illustrated conversation is for concert organisers who brief photographers, staff of venues that host concerts, or marketing personnel who access and maintain photographic collections. Whether for PR, reviews, or grants acquittals, understanding the photographic process is key to obtaining high-quality images.This workshop is not for photographers - it provides essential knowledge about working with concert photographers, the impact of venue lighting and layout on photo results, and how to manage your photographic collection for both immediate and long-term purposes.
Workshop Goals:
• Provide concert organisers, musicians, venue managers, festival staff, marketing managers and memory organisations with the knowledge needed to hire and work effectively with concert photographers.
• Explain the importance of identifying your stakeholders and their photographic requirements.
• Discuss the critical elements that influence concert photography outcomes, including venue layout, lighting, and performance dynamics.
• Explain the workflow of culling, colour-balancing and cataloguing between the concert and uploading photos.
• Understanding copyright considerations and appropriate storage/cataloguing of photo collections.
The presenter is well-known arts photographer Peter Hislop, who started photographing concerts in 1975. He currently documents an average of 150-200 events per year, from beginners taking to the stage for the first time to large-scale national festivals.
To assist the Canberra music community, Wesley Music Centre is hosting this event at no charge.
To facilitate discussion, numbers for this session are limited to 20.
This workshop is available for presentation in other regions, festivals or seminars. Please email Peter at pghislop@bigpond.net.au
Date
Wednesday 28 January 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Wesley Music Centre
20-22 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603
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