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Hello everyone!
My name is Matt Becker and I'm a college student and concert enthusiast. I've been shooting concerts as a spectator for about a year now but just recently I have gained the opportunity to bring my SLR into the photo pit for a "big arena" show featuring Fleetwood Mac.
I've never been able to shoot from the pit at an arena show before, and I have a few basic questions for those who have experience shooting at their local (insert corporate sponsor here) Amphitheater.
First, this may sound like a strange question, but how do I actually make my way into the pit? Do I just enter through the gates with my camera and notify someone on the staff that I have permission to shoot from the pit, or is there a special entrance? If I've been put on the guest list, will I be able to gain admission smoothly (do the ticket scanners know who's in and who's out?) Also, is there a physical "pass", like a permission slip of some sort, that I will be sent that will grant me access?
My other question is after the 3 songs are over, I have my own ticket in the 8th row on the floor, so will I even be able to take my seat with the SLR still on me? Or would I have to leave it with security and reclaim it after the show?
My last question, I promise, is when you are put on the guest list, do you get an actual ticket to sit down? Or does this just mean that you can gain admission shoot the show, and take off?
Thanks so much for any insight or advice! I'm completely new to the big-time arena show photo pass stuff so I appreciate it.
Matt
My website - Melodic Rock Concerts
My name is Matt Becker and I'm a college student and concert enthusiast. I've been shooting concerts as a spectator for about a year now but just recently I have gained the opportunity to bring my SLR into the photo pit for a "big arena" show featuring Fleetwood Mac.
I've never been able to shoot from the pit at an arena show before, and I have a few basic questions for those who have experience shooting at their local (insert corporate sponsor here) Amphitheater.
First, this may sound like a strange question, but how do I actually make my way into the pit? Do I just enter through the gates with my camera and notify someone on the staff that I have permission to shoot from the pit, or is there a special entrance? If I've been put on the guest list, will I be able to gain admission smoothly (do the ticket scanners know who's in and who's out?) Also, is there a physical "pass", like a permission slip of some sort, that I will be sent that will grant me access?
My other question is after the 3 songs are over, I have my own ticket in the 8th row on the floor, so will I even be able to take my seat with the SLR still on me? Or would I have to leave it with security and reclaim it after the show?
My last question, I promise, is when you are put on the guest list, do you get an actual ticket to sit down? Or does this just mean that you can gain admission shoot the show, and take off?
Thanks so much for any insight or advice! I'm completely new to the big-time arena show photo pass stuff so I appreciate it.
Matt
My website - Melodic Rock Concerts