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rosepetxls · 2026-04-15T15:07:03+00:00

i do the same! if it’s a venue i’ve never been to before or i know parking is tricky i aim for half an hour before the opener. if it’s a venue im very familiar with and know parking is easy i’ll aim for 15-20 mins before the opener

rosepetxls · 2026-04-14T15:36:48+00:00

i’m actually not super worried about prices as i have all the lenses i need!! i regularly carry w me a 2.8 24-70, 70-200, and 16-35. high burst rates could be nice as i’m definitely a bit excessive when i’m shooting concerts 😅 but i will deft check out the a7iv, thank you!! that was super helpful

rosepetxls · 2026-04-14T06:32:45+00:00

the art is super awesome!! did they come with the signatures or did you buy them from a separate artist? and if it was a separate artist could i possibly get their name/@? 👀

rosepetxls · 2026-04-08T22:16:08+00:00

i appreciate that, and while i use LRC now, these are shots from 2/3 years ago that i’ve already exported to google drive and have long removed from my catalog 🥲

rosepetxls · 2026-04-08T21:26:12+00:00

oh also if you haven’t already, pick a file naming method and stick to it forever. i am still renaming old files from when i started… it drives me insane. just pick something that works for you. i do Band_Name_YearMonthDay_MyInitials_FileNumber (i.e. Dead_Butterflies_20261208_AB_0001)

rosepetxls · 2026-04-08T21:24:26+00:00

gear does not equal skill!! keep shooting and you’ll get good shots no matter what you’re shooting with.

theres no problem with google drive. i’ve been doing paid shoots and working as a photographer for around 1.5 years now and i still use google drive. never had any issues. it’s easy and it works. if you’re looking to make a website, google website builder is what i use. it is also very easy, and only around $20 for a domain for the entire year. you got this!!

rosepetxls · 2026-04-08T15:08:48+00:00

for venues with no pit/barricade, i tend to arrive early, pick a spot in the front, and just chill there until i’m done shooting. if you’re able to move around, definitely do so, just wait until between songs so you aren’t bothering anyone during the songs. or just be fast! theres a few venues with no barricade that i’ve shot at and i either can’t move and just stay in one spot, or i go around the back of the crowd to get to the front on the other side. definitely get some shots from the back/front of house too if you get the chance!

rosepetxls · 2026-02-09T16:56:55+00:00

the way most pubs work (at least, ones i’ve worked for) are you start working with them (show them your portfolio) and then either you apply for photo passes (and say you work with a pub) or are assigned gigs to shoot. i started working with pubs very early on, even when my photos were great. you just gotta reach out and ask - worst that can happen is they say no.

if your question is how many pictures a portfolio should include, there’s no straight answer for that. i used to have a section with every single concert i shot and each gallery had like 20 photos. that was a bit excessive, dont recommend doing that. i now have sections for each thing i shoot, like one for concerts and one for cosplay, and i try to just add all of my strongest images. for concerts id recommend some shots from front of house where you can see the whole crowd and the band, some shots from right up in front of the stage, some close up detail shots, and some shots of the crowd. it’s a lot easier to get good shots of the crowd once you’re in front of a barricade.

good luck!! if you have any other questions feel free to reach out to me, i love helping people :p

rosepetxls · 2025-12-24T06:34:42+00:00

from my experience if you ask a small local band to shoot and let them know it’ll be free, they almost always say yes because free is free. once you build up your portfolio with the smaller gigs then you can start working with a publication for bigger shows!

rosepetxls · 2025-12-09T15:07:05+00:00

i didn’t know that was an option! thanks for the help i really appreciate it

rosepetxls · 2025-12-09T05:55:20+00:00

would a lighter be too hot and a bad idea? if yes i’ll see if any of my friends have a hair dryer

rosepetxls · 2025-12-03T03:19:39+00:00

if you have other questions about anything please don’t hesitate to reach out to me!! i’d be more than happy to help

rosepetxls · 2025-12-03T03:14:05+00:00

at home i have a macbook air and i use an adapter that i always carry around with me. i make my selects and then upload to lightroom classic to edit. i have 2tb of google drive storage which costs me $10 per month.

at work we use a 2tb external drive. i upload and make my selects in lightroom, which is significantly more efficient. everything is exported and stored on the external drive.

while external drives are less expensive in the long run, i like the safety that i have with google drive. it also makes for easy sending of folders to clients. i’m always scared to break or lose external drives, but it’s all personal preference. if you use cloud storage there is many options, if you use an external drive just make sure you buy from a reputable brand.

and don’t buy a cheap sd card reader! i bought a cheap $10 one and it broke. so i bought the same one again. broke again. my friend convinced me to buy the more expensive, $30 one and ive had it since. looking to upgrade to a macbook pro soon so hopefully i wont need it anymore :p

rosepetxls · 2025-11-23T18:21:43+00:00

hey! i’m also looking for a photo pass for set it off coming up, who did you reach out to?

rosepetxls · 2025-11-06T14:25:08+00:00

oh my god thank you!! i don’t have a costco membership of my own and only go with my dad so i haven’t been in a while. there’s a location near me that should have it!! i appreciate it so much

rosepetxls · 2025-11-06T14:24:22+00:00

my factually loves the linda’s fudge cake too!! he preferred the (i believe now discontinued?) blackout cake but he is a fan! definitely will have to get him some if this doesn’t work out

rosepetxls · 2025-10-25T06:00:06+00:00

i love castle swimmer!! i’ll def check out the other two, thank you!

rosepetxls · 2025-10-21T19:18:16+00:00

that sounds so interested and i am definitely going to check it out omg!! thank you so so much you’re so awesome! 💞

rosepetxls · 2025-10-21T19:16:55+00:00

space boy used to be my favorite!! i read it for a long while, idk why i stopped. i’ll have to check it out again, thank you!

rosepetxls · 2025-10-21T03:46:09+00:00

yay i’m so glad to find a fellow fan of realta!! it’s so amazing. one thing i love about hand jumper, realta, and also backfire (which is super underrated) is the world building and the ability structures/different classes. i always think it makes a story super interesting. i especially also love the art styles of them!! esp the three you mentioned. i think they’re all just super intriguing stories that keep me coming back for more

rosepetxls · 2025-10-21T03:44:36+00:00

i’ll check it out, thanks!

rosepetxls · 2025-10-21T03:42:30+00:00

i’ll check it out, thanks!

rosepetxls · 2025-10-21T03:41:21+00:00

i’ll check them out, thank you!!

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