It doesn’t matter if you know Adam from his work, being a social media star with 416 000 followers on Instagram or if you ordered one of his camera wristbands. This interview is for you if you want to get a behind the scenes look of being a pro music photographer.  Adam will talk about how he started his career as a tour photographer and he’ll share his best tips and tricks to become one. We’ll discuss how important marketing really is for a photographer and why we both love giving back to the concert photography community.

HTBARP 63 Adam Elmakias: How To Become A Tour Photographer

The How to Become A Rockstar Photographer Podcast with Matthias Hombauer is the show for concert photography beginners, enthusiasts, semi-pros, and pros..or for you if you chase your dream to becoming a successful music photographer. You’re looking for motivation, inspiration, and tips from the best music photographers on the planet while you´re driving your car, during your workout or walking the dogs? Then this podcast is exactly what you were waiting for.  
In each episode, you’ll get access all areas to the most influential music photographers of our time where they'll share their secrets, successes and crazy stories from their Rockstar life. Join me on this journey, kick start your concert photography career and start living your dream today!

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Literature

Performing Arts

Design

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Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

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So far the podcast was downloaded more than 100 000 times and from the feedback, I got from you it seems we were successful motivating and inspiring music photographers around the world to live their passion. I wanted to say a personal thank you to everyone who supported this project, listened to my podcast and spread the love with colleagues and friends. I am so grateful for everyone who joined the show as a guest and shared their experiences and life stories.

HTBARP 100 Matthias Hombauer: Decoding Concert Photography

Todd Owyoung talks about his music photography career, switching from DSLR to mirrorless cameras and how he became a Nikon brand Ambassador.

HTBARP 99 Todd Owyoung: Standing Out as a Pro Music Photographer

Josiah Van Dien talks about his work with Shawn Mendes, the challenges and rewards that come with the job of working for a big name.

HTBARP 98 Josiah Van Dien: Being The Tour Photographer For Shawn Mendes

Deb Kloeden talks about travelling long distances, her experiences as a teacher and how she ended up being a concert photographer.

HTBARP 97 Deb Kloeden: Shooting Concerts in Adelaide and Melbourne

Matty is the touring photographer for bands such as Thirty Seconds To Mars, Bishop Briggs and Billie Eilish and in this interview, we’ll talk about his specific workflow when on the road.

HTBARP 63 Adam Elmakias: How To Become A Tour Photographer

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