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How to become a concert photographer - Unwritten rules
You made it to the photography pit. You know that area right in front of the stage where all the concert photographers stand and do their works. And you are standing right there with them. Especially with bigger concerts or festivals this might feel very scary, overwhelming and slightly like you are getting the imposter syndrome. Or maybe you are very confident there but somehow everyone around you is looking upset and angry at you. Did you do something wrong. Here are the u
Marielle Groot Obbink
4 days ago3 min read


How to become a concert photographer - Accreditation
Getting accreditation to photograph a concert is one of the most difficult thing to do when you embark on your journey as a concert photographer. Especially is you are just beginnen, not having build a name for yourself yet. Here is a rundown on how to get in with your camera. In today's time it is very hard to get in with your camera. In 99% of the cases you just can't walk into big concerts or festivals with your gear. You'll be lucky if you can get a phone into a concert.
Marielle Groot Obbink
Feb 243 min read


The Culling Process: Quality Over Quantity
In my previous post, I discussed the importance of being strict with the number of pictures you send to clients and why quality should...
Marielle Groot Obbink
Oct 11, 20233 min read


How Many Pictures Should You Deliver to Your Clients?
As a photographer, it can be disheartening when you send a client a full file of edited photos, only to have them come back unhappy with...
Marielle Groot Obbink
Oct 3, 20233 min read


One of the realities of concert photography
I am going off on a little rant but things must be said. Being a concert photographer seems on the outside very glamorous. People see...
Marielle Groot Obbink
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Getting Accreditation - How to get in!
When I first started to tell people about my ideas of starting a blog, the thing that most wanted to know about is how to get...
Marielle Groot Obbink
Feb 15, 20236 min read


How to pick your first camera?
How to pick your first camera? Things to consider that you are not told when asking for advise in a shop
Marielle Groot Obbink
Jan 25, 20235 min read


How I choose my first camera!
When in 2016, I became fed up with my point and shoot camera for concerts and festivals, I decided to take the plunge into the DSLR...
Marielle Groot Obbink
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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