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This book is a must for anyone attempting to tackle the crazy business of concert photography. It is an easy to follow ...step by step guideline for every aspect of the field. From getting the passes... film and lighting and of course..HOW TO SELL the photo's. This has been a lifesaver for me. Finally! Someone has it right!

I highly recommend John Sievert's book. I am starting to venture into the world of music business photography. I have held the position of house photographer at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins, Colorado for One year and have had some of my work published in national publications such as Relix Magazine and Downbeat Magazine. Sievert's book has been a value tool for me in learning about the music business from a photographers view. His incites on copyright and contracts have been especially helpful to me in knowing what contracts to sign and what not to sign. Sievert's photography that is featured in the book is outstanding, his images are pleasing to any music lover in my opinion. At the end of the book he made a list of potential clients who buy concert photography. If you get the chance follow up on some of his sources because they are all very credible. If you love taking photos of musicians and you would like to start selling them, I highly recommend this book as a starting point.

Sincere Thanks Michael Weintrob groovetography@hotmail.com

a good 'get to know what to do' book on shooting music. great for people wanting to get into the business