OUR 164: “Concert Photographer, Miguel Mendoza!”
Olâ Ute Radio with Johnny McKeon, Sascha Blume and Sarah Isaacson welcomes Miguel Mendoza.
Miguel is a photographer and owner of http://www.migpxl.com/ Miguel studied Public Relations and Advertising at the University of Utah before discovering his passion and talent for concert photography. He discusses the ethics of Photoshop and the psychological components regarding the manipulation of images.
Miguel informs us of the protocol for photographing artists in live concerts and the differences in preferences of each artist by genre. The group discuss the industry standards, fair use clauses, and undercutting in the media industry.
Miguel shares his stories of shooting shows and outlines the photography equipment he uses and provides helpful information for someone just getting started. Sascha talks about the future of the industry and Miguel shares his Doâs and Donâts when starting a photography business.
Miguel Mendoza Links:
Website-http://www.migpxl.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MigPxl/
Additional Resources:
World Series Photographer Issue-Â http://petapixel.com/2016/11/03/chicago-tribune-sun-times-covers-world-series/
The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is the premier trade association for the worldâs most respected photographers.
Professional Photographer of America:
Nonprofit association for professional photographers and image makers in other disciplines. Searchable member directory.
The Photographerâs MBA: Everything You Need to Know for Your Photography Business
https://www.amazon.com/Photographers-MBA-Everything-Photography-Business/dp/0321888928
(You should get an amazon associates account so that when you share books and resources, you make money if people click on itâSarah)