Taking Over The Photo Pit

Julia Finocchiaro ⁠https://jfinophoto.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jfino.photo⁠ ⁠/⁠ ⁠https://jfinophoto.darkroom.com/⁠ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This series was...

Jaime Schultz https://www.jaimeschultzphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaimesphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/pearlsnpoppies/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. Th...

Faith Nguyen https://www.faithwinphotos.com/ https://www.instagram.com/faithwinphotos/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This series was started for two reasons: in hopes t...

Nicole DiBenedetto https://www.nicoledibphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicoledibphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/sallythespud/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and ques...

Tara Demers https://tara-demers.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tarasphotosx/ https://www.instagram.com/badcrystalart/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This ser...

Shannon Wilk https://shannonwilk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shannonwilk_/ https://www.instagram.com/shannonwilkmusic/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This series was...

Zizi Friesen: https://www.zizifriesen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zizi.concerts/ https://www.instagram.com/zizi.cameras/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This series was st...

Brittany Long: https://www.instagram.com/simplyphotographz/ https://www.simplyphotographz.com/ Thumbnail image of Britt taken by: Pat Stevenson This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions...

Emily Jade: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjadephotos/ https://www.emily-jade.co.uk/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This series was started for two reasons: in hopes to help...

Mae Krell: https://www.maekrell.com/ https://www.maekrellphoto.com/ https://bitchmgmt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maekrell/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This series was...

Kristy Rose: https://www.instagram.com/__kristyrose__/ Top Shelf Music: https://topshelfmusicmag.com/ https://www.instagram.com/topshelfmusicmag/ https://www.facebook.com/topshelfmusicmag https://twitter.com/_topshelfmusic_ https://www.tiktok.com/@topshelfmusicmag? https://topshelfmusicmag.com/shop/ https://www.patreon.com/topshelfmusicmag https://open.spotify.com/user/q3yilm6isfvoygw27joxchmcq Th...

Reflecting on the first year of the Taking Over The Photo Pit podcast and Boston's life/career tips going into the 2021 year. https://www.letsgetrocked.info/ https://www.youtube.com/c/bostonschulz https://www.instagram.com/byeboston/ This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for wom...

Gina Rose is a music photographer based in the Philly/NJ area. Her talent for capturing excited, energetic, vibrant moments on stage is impressive. We talk about her experience working with publications, her local industry, how she got her start, what she focuses on capturing at every concert, and so much more.  https://www.gemmatherose.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gemmatherose/ https://www...

Betsy is a Nashville photographer who beautifully captures and uses lighting in her photographs, creating a unique signature with pops of blue and pink tones. Currently working with Helloootv, supporting their livestream concerts, Betsy has been finding work throughout the pandemic. https://www.instagram.com/betsycothron/ https://www.instagram.com/helloootv/ This is an interview series to feature...

A local Los Angeles photographer, Meryl is also a dummer giving her a different insight into the industry and what she tries to capture with her photography. Additionally, we talk about community in this episode, as Meryl is closely involved in the local Filipino music scene in LA.   https://www.instagram.com/hellomerylm/ https://www.facebook.com/Merylmphotography/ hellomerylm@gmail.com This...

Based in New Jersey, but you can normally find her touring, Alyson Coletta is an incredible music photographer, skilled in capturing sharp and vibrant images. Her images can be seen across various top tier publications, and additionally, she's the photo coordinator for New Noise Magazine. Having incredible insights and experiences on working in the music industry, I'm so excited that Alyson is sha...

Cale Guidry is a music and macabre photographer based Louisiana. Using the nickname 'photographer of death', Cale uses striking portrait photography as a creative outlet for ideas and discussions about death and depression. When it comes to on stage photography, Cale captures the joy and purity of their subjects throughout genres. In this episode, we discuss gender and identity and how to find you...

Polly is in incredible portrait and music photographer based in Oklahoma City. Really able to capture the soul of every person she photographs, I admire her work. She also founded the BlackWomenPhotographers website, creating a community and a platform for Black women to get hired and highlighted in the industry.  https://www.instagram.com/pollyirungu/ https://www.instagram.com/photosbypolly/...

Jenn Devereaux (Jenn D Photography) is a music photographer based in Mississippi and is someone I personally look up to in this industry. Incredibly talented, she has been published in print and online with outlets such as Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, Rock Sound Magazine. She is the house photographer at The Fillmore in New Orleans, and just last year was speaking at CES in Las Vegas as a Ni...

Emily Grinberg is a freelance photographer based in NYC, with experience photographing in London and Boston scenes as well. She specializes in live music, portrait, and atmosphere photography, with her crowd shots beautifully capturing the vibe of each concert. Also working full time with a record label, she has expertise in the music industry from an outside view of the photo pit. https://www.emi...

Based out of Queens, NYC, Dalila has been photographing rockers for years, capturing amazing moments of iconic musicians. With significant tour & studio experience through working with bands like Anvil and The Dead Daisies, her advice is crucial for those trying to make a career out of music photography.  rockstarpix.rocks https://www.instagram.com/dk_rockstarpix/  This is an intervi...

Talia Farber is a Los Angeles music photographer, working in the industry for numerous years. Now working at the world famous Whisky a Go Go supporting the venue for booking local talent. Her advice regarding working in an industry in an area she's grown up in, is priceless. https://www.instagram.com/TaliaFarberMedia/  This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When...

This is an interview series to feature badass concert photographers. When I started my career in music photography, there weren't a lot of resources out there for women, and I was at a loss for who to turn to, who would understand my concerns and questions. This series was started for two reasons: in hopes to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as...

Charlotte, known as Chux On Tour, is a Berlin based music photographer with an incredible talent for black & white images. Her kindness in helping other photographers land gigs, especially touring gigs, was intriguing to me. We talk about the platform she created to help photographers land those gigs, called Showgraphers, as well as the differences in the music industry across the world. ...

Kicking ass in music, wedding & boudoir photography, Mari is a photographer based out of Southern California. Her moody, dark style and insane portrait work caught my eye. She's full of knowledge on starting out, making connections, and working your ass off to get what you want from your career.  https://www.instagram.com/soundsnapphoto/ https://www.facebook.com/soundsnapphoto/ https://ww...