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 started for two reasons: in hopes to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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. 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 started for two reasons: in hopes to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 started for two reasons: in hopes to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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. 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 started for two reasons: in hopes to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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.instagram.com/rockonpurposelive/ 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 sharing her tips & stories with us!  https://www.alysoncoletta.com/ http://instagram.com/alysoncoletta https://www.facebook.com/AlysonColetta/ https://newnoisemagazine.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 started for two reasons: in hopes to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 your community in this industry.  It's important to us that you know that the first transgender suicide hotline is up and running in the US. You can reach Trans-Lifeline at 877-565-8860 if & when you need to talk. As trans people have specific experiences, this hotline allows specialized help, faster.  https://www.instagram.com/caleguidry/ https://twitter.com/caleguidry https://themodernrougarou.com/ https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/caleguidry/ 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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/ https://www.pollyirungu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenphotographers/ https://www.blackwomenphotographers.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 started for two reasons: in hopes to help those starting their careers and get the advice and tips that they need, as well as creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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 Nikon panel member about concert photography.  https://www.jenndphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jenndphotography/ https://www.facebook.com/JennDPhotography/ 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!

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.emilygrinberg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emjordanphotos/ 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 creating a safe space for everyone to talk about experiences & prejudices faced in the music industry, share advice, and how they got to where they are today. Join us! We're Taking Over The Photo Pit!!