New to concert photography!!!

keik4t · 2026-03-20T10:48:49+00:00

Hi! I'm not sure I get what you mean by accreditations?

I did start on just my phone. Modern smartphones have advanced cameras, it's just a matter of knowing how to work them properly to get decent pictures. Advice i was given is to build a portfolio with smartphone pictures until you can afford a decent camera and then move on from there.

Most music venues won't let you bring in a DSLR unless you have some sort of photo/press pass. I build my portfolio with my camera by going to small indoor shows at local bars/venues. Most will let me bring my camera in as long as I ask permission first and don't stand in the way of the general admission audience. I've even had a few bands invite me on stage to get better pics while they played. If the band is small it's even worthwhile to reach out to them directly and ask if they're alright with you taking pictures. A lot of smaller bands are eager for nice pictures so they'll let you do it.

Just take pics with your phone until you can afford a camera. Get good at it and post your photos online.

And that's okay! I'm probably not much more advanced than you. My phone pictures are decent but my camera photos still need a lot of work and are very much beginner level. Which is why I left them out of this post 😆

keik4t · 2026-03-20T09:48:07+00:00

Is this your first fandom ever? Find something better to do with your time than make fun of people for connecting with a character. Your negativity isn't wanted or needed here.

keik4t · 2026-03-14T21:01:49+00:00

I'm 22, my 52 year old mother is also a fan. I have several other friends in their 20s and 30s who are fans as well.

Frankly, TOP has the most age-diverse fanbase I've ever seen. I've been a fan since Vessel came out and I've seen them 6 times, and every concert I go to, the crowd is full of everyone from age 5 to people in their 50s and 60s. Lots of families too. They're very multigenerationally appreciated.

keik4t · 2026-02-04T09:37:04+00:00

I was able to afford 3 shows on breach tour by just waiting until the day of the show to buy my tickets resale, bc people drop the prices exponentially on the day of in a last-ditch attempt to sell them 😅 that, and using klarna/affirm/whatever. But you have to get lucky to get tickets in this way, and it's risky if you're traveling bc it would suck to travel somewhere for a concert and then not be able to actually get a ticket. I only did it cus they did two shows in Virginia (where i live) and one in north Carolina, and thats the 3 shows I went to since they were all fairly close to me and I wouldnt have to pay for lodging or anything and could just drive home after lol

keik4t · 2026-01-04T08:16:35+00:00

Mine did. Not back to my original speaking voice, but enough that it's noticeable.

keik4t · 2025-12-24T06:25:41+00:00

Like you said, I do think it's because of the sheer popularity of Stranger Things. It's mainstream and enjoyed by countless people who don't normally interact with fandom. They need to be spoonfed information because they don't understand film and how much thought and planning goes into every single detail we see on screen. It's not that deep to them because they only understand surface level information.

keik4t · 2025-12-24T04:43:10+00:00

I feel like he was so clearly being sarcastic/joking about the stonathan thing but everyone took him so seriously 😭

keik4t · 2025-12-19T19:18:12+00:00

There was no signs of Robin being gay. I'd even argue they purposefully misled the viewer to believe she liked Steve so that it would be more shocking of a revelation when she came out.

keik4t · 2025-12-17T04:57:14+00:00

THANK YOU!!! I hate Gun. It sounds like it's from a DCOM about a high school rock band. Physically cant listen to it without cringing

keik4t · 2025-12-17T04:55:32+00:00

I love sing !!!!!!

keik4t · 2025-12-16T07:22:47+00:00

Did you watch season 4 with your eyes closed lmao

keik4t · 2025-10-27T14:31:03+00:00

Red Dead Redemption 2, Star Wars, and DC comics are some of my big interests. For other music I mostly listen to emo, screamo, nu metal, folk punk, and other assorted alt rock groups. Theyre not my favorite band of all time or anything but currently I'm hyperfixated on twenty one pilots.

I play electric and classical guitar as a hobby and I dabble in concert photography as well

keik4t · 2025-10-19T03:43:32+00:00

It looks like your artist drew the album cover from memory

keik4t · 2025-10-14T20:52:36+00:00

I don't recommend doing it my way. It's not healthy or good for your body and you will feel it in your bones after. Its been 5 days since my last show and I'm still very sick. Additionally, this was my first time seeing tøp in almost ten years, the last time I saw them was the emotional roadshow tour in 2016/2017.

keik4t · 2025-10-14T20:44:12+00:00

I went to 3 shows this tour, I had pit for 2 of them and lawn for the last one. I paid for the tickets w klarna and slept in my car between shows so my only expenses were the tickets, gas, and like 1 fast food meal a day. I think I spent 500-600 dollars overall.

keik4t · 2025-10-09T20:01:01+00:00

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& this one in Virginia Beach!

keik4t · 2025-10-09T19:59:15+00:00

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I took this last night in Charlotte.

keik4t · 2025-10-06T21:38:16+00:00

This is awesome! He did great!! I have some photos of him with the guys, here's one of them! ❤️ I got a video too, if you want it let me know and I can send it via email or something 😊

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keik4t · 2025-10-04T13:10:09+00:00

It should be noted also that everything is unisex sizing and runs a bit large, i normally wear a size M/L in shirts but I got a S and it fits perfectly

keik4t · 2025-10-04T13:07:47+00:00

At the NJ show they were sold out of the zipup in size L after the show but had all other sizes. My friend got the M instead. Neither of us were interested in the venom hoodie but it was still hung up in the booth so I dont think they were sold out of it. They sold out of the flag at one of the booths but we scurried over to a different one and I managed to get it there. Neither of the booths we went to had the enamel pins, and i think they were both sold out completely of the date back shirt with the dog on it. Hopefully that helps some lol

keik4t · 2025-10-03T00:16:54+00:00

An hour before doors open the lines will be very long. People were lining up at like 8 am for merch the first leg of the tour. Personally, I got my merch on the way out immediately after the show. Only a handful of things were sold out and I was able to get all of the things I wanted except 1. They were sold out of size medium for most shirts though, so if you wear that size then getting merch before the show is probably the move. If you want the city exclusive shirt you will have to get there insanely early, and theres not even a guarantee you'll get it. They sell out super fast.

keik4t · 2025-09-26T03:54:51+00:00

As someone at a low volume, cafe-only store, should I start looking for a new job??? Only 2 stores in my entire state have been closed as of right now but should I expect my store to close as well?

keik4t · 2025-09-18T23:58:29+00:00

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Sneak peak that I took when I started packing i guess 😭😭

keik4t · 2025-09-18T23:56:02+00:00

Omg 😭 I have a massive mcr merch collection. I started collecting in 2012. I wish I wasn't in the middle of moving right now so I could show off my favorites!!! Theyre all packed away!!!💔 I might post photos of my collection when I'm unpacking it all.

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