Photographers who specialise in performing art will capture portraits, behind the scenes and on stage shots including:
These photographers will usually have a strong connection and interest in the performing arts and appreciate the creative efforts involved.
A common challenge producers face when promoting their shows is that promotion and marketing often needs to start before the show is ready. This means that often it’s not possible to get on stage shots and videos of the complete show. In this case, a common approach is to photograph and document the process. With good behind the scenes photography, production companies can often engage their audience in the process and build awareness and excitement towards the premier.
A common approach when quoting for performance arts photography projects is to consider the time spent, any travel and production cost, post production and image use. When quoting for photoshoot, photographers will often consider the scale of the production. A small artsy production might not get the same quote as a large mainstream theatre show.
This is a very tricky question to answer as it will change depending on many elements. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
For on stage and behind the scenes photography keep in mind that the photographer is documenting what is happening, and the longer they spend with you, the more opportunities they will have to capture certain scenarios.
For performer portraits, we’ve heard of photographers getting 1-2 minutes with a key artists due to their tight schedule. But this isn’t ideal and requires significant luck. Keep in mind that the photographer will need time to set up and potentially shoot more than one setting. We recommend discussing this with your photographer of choice, explaining any time constraints and planning the shoot together.
Most photographers who specialise in performing arts are ready to travel and appreciate that productions can happen anywhere in the UK. It is common to charge travel costs which could include the time spent travelling as well as ticket or fuel costs. We recommending giving info about the shoot location and asking for a quote that includes travel so that both you and your photographer are on the same page.
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