Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Live music photography is exciting, unpredictable, and one of the best ways to sharpen your skills as a photographer. In this episode of Adorama TV, Gary Hughes heads to the 19th Annual Hurricane Party at West End Trading Company to share practical techniques for creating stronger images in challenging concert lighting.
Before photographing the event, Gary reached out to fellow Adorama TV host David Bergman for advice. David is a Canon Ambassador and the full-time tour photographer for Luke Combs, making him one of the industry's leading experts in live music photography. Many of the techniques featured in this episode were inspired by that conversation.
From camera settings and autofocus strategies to anticipating the action on stage and working respectfully in a crowded venue, Gary demonstrates a straightforward approach that photographers of any experience level can put into practice. Whether you're covering a local club, a festival, or your first concert, these tips will help you come away with more compelling images.
A special thanks to the organizers of the 19th Annual Hurricane Party and everyone at West End Trading Company for hosting such a fantastic event.
Bands pictured:
• The Slackers
• The Interrupters
• Supervillains
• Skif Dank
• The Toasters
• The Spitvalves
• Mustard Plug
• Against All Authority
If you'd like to dive deeper into live music photography, Gary highly recommends David Bergman's workshops and educational resources at Shoot From The Pit: shootfromthepit.com/.
Subscribe to Adorama TV for more real-world photography education, behind-the-scenes content, and practical techniques from working photographers.
Chapters:
0:00 Stepping Into the World of Live Music Photography
1:46 The Essential Shot List for Concert Coverage
3:28 Professional Etiquette in the Photo Pit
5:01 Hard-Earned Lessons from the Field
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Used Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR (Weather Resistant) Lens
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens
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Tenba Axis V2 24L Camera and Laptop Backpack, Black
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Live music photography is exciting, unpredictable, and one of the best ways to sharpen your skills as a photographer. In this episode of Adorama TV, Gary Hughes heads to the 19th Annual Hurricane Party at West End Trading Company to share practical techniques for creating stronger images in challenging concert lighting.
Before photographing the event, Gary reached out to fellow Adorama TV host David Bergman for advice. David is a Canon Ambassador and the full-time tour photographer for Luke Combs, making him one of the industry's leading experts in live music photography. Many of the techniques featured in this episode were inspired by that conversation.
From camera settings and autofocus strategies to anticipating the action on stage and working respectfully in a crowded venue, Gary demonstrates a straightforward approach that photographers of any experience level can put into practice. Whether you're covering a local club, a festival, or your first concert, these tips will help you come away with more compelling images.
A special thanks to the organizers of the 19th Annual Hurricane Party and everyone at West End Trading Company for hosting such a fantastic event.
Bands pictured:
• The Slackers
• The Interrupters
• Supervillains
• Skif Dank
• The Toasters
• The Spitvalves
• Mustard Plug
• Against All Authority
If you'd like to dive deeper into live music photography, Gary highly recommends David Bergman's workshops and educational resources at Shoot From The Pit: shootfromthepit.com/.
Subscribe to Adorama TV for more real-world photography education, behind-the-scenes content, and practical techniques from working photographers.
Chapters:
0:00 Stepping Into the World of Live Music Photography
1:46 The Essential Shot List for Concert Coverage
3:28 Professional Etiquette in the Photo Pit
5:01 Hard-Earned Lessons from the Field
SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY:
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🔷
Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: adorama.com/g/adorama-credit.
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✘ GEAR USED:
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal Camera Creator Combo
adorama.com/dji-osmo-pocket-3-gimbal-camera-creator-combo-4k/p/djiop3cc
Used Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Black
adorama.com/used-fujifilm-x-h2s-mirrorless-digital-camera-body-black/p/imcfjxh2s
Used Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR (Weather Resistant) Lens
adorama.com/used-fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f28-r-lm-wr-weather-resistant-lens/p/fjza165528
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens
adorama.com/fujifilm-xf-50-140-mm-f-2-8-r-lm-ois-wr-lens/p/ifj50140xf
Tenba Axis V2 24L Camera and Laptop Backpack, Black
adorama.com/tenba-axis-v2-24l-camera-laptop-backpack/p/tb637756
#livemusicphotography #concertphotography #adorama
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❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏
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➥ Facebook facebook.com/adorama
➥ Instagram instagram.com/adorama
➥ X https://x.com/adorama
➥ Discord adorama.com/discord
❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏
➥ Shop adorama.com
➥ Blog adorama.com/alc
➥ Adorama Events youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents
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YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuVtQHQx3gbeRkm8UmugYng
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THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
