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Positive Housemouse
Jun 5, 2006

by Y Kant Ozma Post
I would really like to get into event photography. I am going to upgrade my camera (Rebel XTi with 1.4 50mm lens) and I would like to get a little step into the field. I am still in high school so I think that's a problem. I go to concerts and whenever I approach a photographer to ask him/her how I can get into what he does they always brush me off thinking I am a joke.

I talked with someone who worked in the only local venue near me and they said they already have a professional photographer they hire, and they won't take internships. I live in the Jersey area if that helps. I would really like to take pictures at the beginning of the stage where the band plays at concerts because I can't risk my camera being broken if i'm in the crowed (99% chance it will), so I don't know how I can get a "concert" portfolio started. Can I please get some advice?

Edit: I am also familiar with the New York area, and I would definitely take a train there anytime if needed.

Positive Housemouse fucked around with this message at 17:21 on Aug 7, 2007

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Positive Housemouse
Jun 5, 2006

by Y Kant Ozma Post

Nihiliste posted:

There isn't too much you can do until college, because age is a barrier, not to mention experience. If you volunteer with a college paper, that should earn you both experience and a nice portfolio. Also, because you can legitimately claim to be press, venues will let you into special sections where your camera is a lot safer.

What would you recommend is a good way to start (locally) networking?

Positive Housemouse
Jun 5, 2006

by Y Kant Ozma Post
What can one do with a major in photography, that can make about six figures? Is this even plausible?

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