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LIST OF
ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Taking the First Step
Look beyond the charts
Find a back door
Caring for your photos
Building a portfolio
The darkroom edge
Beyond the camera
Chapter 2 Getting Established
Pick a band or artist with potential
Establish yourself as a house photographer
Build a relationship with a newspaper or magazine
Work with a freelance writer
Freelance, using all the above tactics
Chapter 3 Securing Credentials
Identifying recipients
Establishing contacts
Who ya gonna call?
You got the pass. Now what?
Chapter 4 Shooting in Performance
Venues
Before the show
Getting the shot
Overcoming physical obstacles
Working the front of the stage
Shoot the piano player!
Don't neglect the instruments
Get the whole picture
Shooting onstage
Working with a lighting director
Using flash in performance
A Code of Conduct
Make the best of your
opportunities
Chapter 5 Controlling Exposure
Fundamentals of exposure
Metering
Chapter 6 Sharpness
Camera movement
Subject movement
The art of focus
Manual focusing
Autofocusing
Mechanical problems
Chapter 7 Shooting Offstage
Backstage
On location
In the recording studio
Photo sessions
Chapter 8 Protecting Your Rights
Get it in writing
Copyright
Work for hire
How can I use what I've shot
For further reading
Chapter 9 Selling & Leasing Your Photos
Who will buy my photos?
Photo contests
How much will I get paid?
Stock agencies
The Alternative Pick
Submitting for publication
Selling in other countries
Pack it right
Follow up!
Chapter 10 Film
A word about film speed
Daylight-balanced films
Tungsten-balanced films
Black & white
Color Negative
Final advice
Chapter 11 Camera Systems
35mm SLR Systems
Automated vs. manual operations
A look at the choices
35mm rangefinder systems
Medium-format systems
The move to digital
Summary
Chapter 12 Lenses
Prime lenses
Zooms
OEM vs. independent lenses
What's a premium lens?
Teleconverters
Mirror lenses
Chapter 13 Accessories
Buying your equipment
Chapter 14 Lighting
Portable flash units
Hot-rod 283s and beyond
Auxiliary battery packs
Small flash accessories
Studio Lighting
Appendices
Music Publications
Music Book Publishers
Tour Merchandisers
Kodachrome Labs
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
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