Gear Guides

Concert photographer wearing earplugs, camisole, and comfortable shoes at a live show.

🎸 My Must-Have Concert Photography Essentials (Gear, Tools, and Self-Care Favorites)

From my favorite cameras to caffeine-free editing fuel, these are my tried-and-true concert photography essentials — gear and self-care items that help me thrive on and off stage.

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Oct 29, 20253 min read

New Forms performing live at Westside Bowl. Photographed by Stephanie Sheronovich with a Canon EOS R and 50mm f/1.8 lens.

Why I Use the Canon EOS R 50mm f/1.8 for Concert Photography

Want to know why the Canon EOS R 50mm f/1.8 never leaves my camera bag? Here’s how this tiny lens packs a major punch in the pit.

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Jul 10, 20252 min read

Flatlay photo of concert photographer Stephanie Sheronovich’s gear kit, including the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon EOS R with a 24–105mm lens, 50mm f/1.8 lens, memory cards, earplugs, and other live music photography essentials.

What’s In My Concert Photography Gear Kit (Gear I Actually Use)

This is the gear I actually use as a working concert photographer—from camera to lens to essentials I never leave home without.

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Jun 23, 20252 min read

Silhouettes of concertgoers watching Red Wanting Blue, with the lead singer lit dramatically on stage, captured from the crowd.

Shooting Without a Photo Pass: How to Get Amazing Crowd Photos

You don’t need a photo pass to create magic. Learn how to shoot incredible crowd shots at concerts, even from general admission.

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Jun 4, 20252 min read