FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDY HOUGHTON

In this issue, we feature Andy Houghton – a live music photographer based in the UK. Andy has had images featured in the Readers Gallery previously and when we did a bit more digging, discovered a wealth of knowledge and talent. Shooting concerts in low light can be challenging, so he gives us insight on how to capture and convey the excitement and emotion of a live music event. Hope you enjoy!

Photographic Speciality/Style: First and foremost, I’m a live music photographer. I’m passionate about rock music, and so photographing bands during a concert means that I get to enjoy two of my interests at the same time! Live music photography is technically demanding – it’s fast moving, so you need a fast shutter speed, but it’s usually done in dark venues, which really pushes the low-light capabilities of your camera. I enjoy the challenge of trying to capture images that work technically, but which also manage to convey the excitement and emotion of a live music event. Short Bio: I’ve been photographing musicians since I was a teenager in the early 1980s. Back then I lived in Manchester, UK, and the city was fast becoming an epicentre for thrilling new music,…

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Photography Masterclass (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 110

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