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

Stephanie Sheronovich photographing a live concert using a Canon EOS R and 50mm f/1.8 lens—also known as the nifty fifty.

The Best Lenses for Concert Photography (From Small Clubs to Big Stages)

The right lens can make or break your live music photos. Here are my tried-and-true recommendations for the best lenses for concert photography—from someone who's shot over 2,000 bands on small stages and big stages.

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May 15, 20253 min read