Everyone knows the iconic image that Jim Marshall created of Johnny Cash giving the camera a middle finger. Or that one image of Amy Winehouse, with her characteristic look captured in a fraction of a second.
These images help form music history and are anchored in our collective memory, but there is a profession behind them that is increasingly under pressure. Concert photography is both an artistic and journalistic discipline and a job full of challenges.
During this talk, we bring together different types of professionals – photographers, lawyers, programmers and press people – to talk about the future of concert photography. We’ll be talking about things like:
- Rights and obligations: What is allowed and what is not? How do we protect both the photographer and the artist?
- Digitization and speed: How does the 24/7 news flow affect the quality and the remuneration of photos?
- Collaboration: How can venues, media and photographers better find common ground? What is fair compensation?
- Appreciation for the profession: How do we ensure that concert photography continues to be recognized as professional and valuable?
We will try to provide an answer to all these questions. The conversation will be moderated by Margot Otten (Bruzz, VRT), and the speakers are none other than Lucas Declercq (vi.be), Ramy Moharam Fouad (director, official photographer and creative director of Tamino), and Hendrik Wittock (communications manager at VIERNULVIER).
Are you a photographer yourself, do you work in the music sector, or are you simply curious? Then don’t miss this talk!
About the rights, myths and values of concert photography in a digital world
It costs €3 to register, but you receive that amount back in drink tokens upon arrival. This talk is in English.
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