The Plain Truth About Getting Access to Great Photo Locations

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Every photographer wants to know the truth about getting access to those wonderful photo locations. Sometimes you want to know how to get into the pit at a concert. Maybe you want to shoot some portraits in a place of business. You know, the bar you love with great background lights and colors.

In this episode of The Photo Flunky Show, I'm inspired by a discussion on The Grid with Scott Kelby, Brad Moore and Adam Elmakias.

A question came up asking how a person without credentials can get access to take concert photos. After a short bit of discussion, Adam laid it on the line with a single comment.

You don't belong in the pit.

That's because the pit is for photographers who are working to serve others. You shoot for the band. You shoot for the venue. You shoot for a magazine or some media outlet.

What you don't do is get into the pit just because you think it would be fun.

How to Gain Access

In this show, I expand on his point and tell you a bit more of how this affects your ability to work on other locations and share some tips about how you can gain access.

There are two key elements you need. You need to serve someone other than yourself and you need insurance.

The show goes into a bit more detail about the different ways you can serve others and obtain (or create) credentials for access. It's not as hard as you think, but it takes some time and attention to detail.

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THE PHOTO FLUNKY SHOW:  Episode 49

 

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