Go behind the lens, lights, and mind of 20-year rock and celebrity portrait photographer, Jeremy Saffer, as he teaches you everything there is to know about being a photographer in the music industry at Leica Store Boston from April 23-24, 2022.
In this two-day intensive program, you will learn everything that goes into the creative and business process. Jeremy will guide you along the way so you will understand all aspects of the business. From getting shoots to working with the talent to editing for publication and much more.
Day 1 will be dedicated to shooting. We will turn the Leica Gallery Boston into a photo studio. You will be photographing a band and will be given editorial and commercial assignments.
Day 2 will conclude with edits & reviews from the shooting session. Jeremy will be giving each student a critique of the work they have produced during this workshop.
Topics
- Lighting
- Posing
- The Business of Music Photography
- How to make a living as a music photographer
- Shooting for a magazine vs. promotional vs. an endorsement vs. album art.
- Selling your work as a product
- Marketing and branding
- Turning any room into a photo studio
Saturday, April 23rd | 10:00 AM - 7 PM EST
- The A to Z of Music Photography
- Shooting for editorial vs. commercial
- Magazine vs album art
- Lighting
- Posing
- The Business of Music Photography
- Every aspect of being a music photographer in-depth
- Business Model Lecture
- Lighting Demo
- Assignment Discussion
Sunday, April 24th | 10:00 AM - 7 PM EST
- Q&A with the band
- Jeremy’s Live Demo Shoot with the band
- Student Photo Shoots with special guests and bands/artists
Who should take this workshop?
Anyone looking to take their portrait photography to the next level with lighting techniques. Any music photographers looking to get into music portraiture. Any photographers who want the chance to do a photo shoot with a band using professional lighting in a studio setting. Students will get the unique opportunity to not only learn everything Jeremy has to teach about being a photographer in the music industry, but also a chance to apply everything they’ve learned.