Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level!

Today, we chat with FM personality, journalist, music photographer and podcaster Steve Brazill! We discuss relationship building within the live music industry, a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes to take great photos at a concert, and more!

Topics we discuss:

• The journey that led Steve to music photography
• The specific gear (and focal lengths!) he uses when working a concert
• The importance of relationship building
• The specific rules involved when working with music promoters and while shooting at concerts
• Where the idea came from for the Behind the Shot podcast
• Challenges he's faced over the years with both live music photography and the Behind the Shot podcast
• Advice for photographers just starting out

Steve can be found at:

• SteveBrazill.com
• BehindtheShot.tv

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