Music Career Project
Name: Zoe Rudnick Period:​ (​ example: 6A5)
Checklist to Complete Assignment
Read​ the article
Complete ​From the Source​ ​Section #1
Complete ​In Your Own Words​ Section #2
Complete ​Your Final Job Description​ Section #3
Complete ​Best Fact to Share​ Section #4
Complete ​Think About It​ ​Section #5
Complete the ​Career Jump Activity ​Section #6
Is my work ​nea​t, in ​complete sentences​, and ​each
section is completed​.
Fill out this information based on the information on the ​Music Careers Website​. Don’t use other sources!
#1 From the Source
Job Title: Music Photographer
Career Overview:​ “a music photographer shoots live
concerts, musician portraits and band promo photos”
About this Music Career ​(Career Description)
1. “​Music Photographers shoot live concerts, band
promo photos and portraits of Musicians for use by
media outlets or the bands themselves.”
2. “​They also edit their photos.”
3. ​“​Since it can be difficult to generate sustainable
income solely from music photography, many
Photographers also provide other services such as
wedding photography, product photography, etc. or
hold a day job unrelated to photography.”
4. ​“​For example, if I am planning to shoot a live
performance, I may do some advance research and
look at photos from other shows to get an orientation
of the types of light being used and the stage set up.”
5.​ “​If I am doing a backstage or set up photo shoot I
may spend some time researching the personality of
the Artist."
Salary
1. “Average annual salary: $100-$250 per
Music Career Jump Grading
_____​Individual Participation During Project
❏ 3 on task, involved all the time
❏ 2 on task, involved most of the time
❏ 1 off task, wasting time, teacher reminders to
work needed/not on task, ignores teacher
reminders
_____​Completed Project
❏ 3 all tasks complete, in detail, neat, and
thoughtful
❏ 2 all tasks complete, satisfactory answers,
and legible, most tasks complete, answers are
brief and not detailed, work is sloppy
❏ 1 few tasks complete, answers are incomplete,
and little effort is shown
#2 In Your Own Words
Job Title: Concert Photographer
Career Overview: Music photographers go to
concerts and other event to take photos there.
About this Music Career ​(Career Description)
1. They take these photos either for the bands or
media outlets.
2. They edit their own photos.
3. Since it could be hard to get income specifically
from music, music photographers also work on other
events like weddings or even a day job completely
different from photography.
4. Music photographers focus on researching
different things depending on what event they are
working at.
5. The personality of the artist can help the
photographer get prepared for their event.
Salary
1. $100- $250 per shot/event
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shot/event”

2​. “General Salary Range: $0-$2000 per event” 2. $0- $2000 per event

Employment Employment

1. “Simply find a show at a local club that allows you 1. Photographers can find easy inspiration just by
to bring your camera and shoot it!” attending a local club.

2.​ “​Get good at it, build a portfolio which you can 2. Social media can help promote their photographs
promote online or via Instagram, and once you have that they take and could make a future out of it.
this you can start soliciting music outlets to publish
your future work.”

Advancement Advancement

1. “Most Music Photographers start out as Interns or 1. By starting as interns, music photographers could
by contributing photos to blogs for free, so get larger advancement in the future.
advancement would come in the form of getting paid
more money per shot or event.”

2. ​“​Advancement would also mean establishing a 2. The reputation of a photographer is big in their
name and reputation as a talented and in-demand career.
Photographer.”

Education and Training Education and Training

1. “Although many Music Photographers have 1. Some photographers learn more just by the
attended photography classes or pursued experience than training.
photography majors in college, just as many don’t
have any formal training and simply learned
photography through experience.”

2. ​“​You only need a good camera and time in the field 2. You don’t need a lot of equipment to be a music
developing your eye and craft.“ photographer.

Experience, Skills, and Personality Experience, Skills, and Personality

1. “I do not think there are any special skills needed 1. Being creative and being passionate are huge
outside of being creative and passionate about both parts of becoming a music photographer
live music and photography,” Dudelson says.

2. ​“Most of the Concert Photographers I know do not 2. many professional photographers were just
have formal photography training – they are just creative and had no training.
passionate music lovers with a keen eye and a love
of photography!”

3. “​A Music Photographer should be adaptable, 3. Music photographers have to be alright with the
inasmuch that their schedule will include many late circumstances, for example staying out very late to
make their career happen.
nights and some uncertainty as to income.

Unions and Associations Unions and Associations

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1. “There are some good online communities in 1. Online communities can help photographers put
Reddit and Facebook with Concert Photographers their work out for others to see.
active,” Dudelson says.

2. ​“I am not part of any professional groups or 2. Some photographers feel that professional groups
associations and I have not felt it has hindered my don’t help them make progress.
progress in the field.”

Suggestions for Getting Started Suggestions for Getting Started

1. “Identify bands that are playing said club that you 1. Identify bands that you’d want to take pictures of
want to shoot.” and club.

2. ​“​Get a ticket, go to the show and shoot it.” 2. It’s as simple as just going to a show and taking
pictures.

#3 Your Final Job Description:​ ​Convince someone this is the best job in the music
industry! Write in complete thoughts and sentences IYOW. When you read this out loud, it
should be about 30 seconds.
Being a music photographer would be a very interesting and detailed job. For the job, you
get to go to clubs and concerts to take pictures. It's not only really cool, but also captures
the moment very well. You can enjoy taking your own pictures while enjoying the music
that is being played at the event. Some music photographers also go to other events like
wedding to take pictures. Being a Music Photographer is a very fun and cool job to have.

#4 Best Fact to Share: ​Write one sentence summarizing and highlighting the best part
about this job.
I think the best part of being a music photographer is being able to listen to music and take
pictures at the same time because you get to enjoy two things at once.

#5 Think About It
-List 3 school subjects that would be useful to know to perform this job.
1. Photography class
2. art
3. Music class
-Would this job be a good fit for you? Why or why not? Support your opinion in complete
sentences.

I think that being a music photographer would be a good fit for me. The reasons I have for
this answer is that I am very interested in taking pictures and they appeal to me a lot. I take
pictures a lot so I can capture the moment. I also love listening to music so in the process I
would enjoy it.
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(THIS SECTION IS AN IN-CLASS ACTIVITY! DO NOT DO ANYTHING WITH THIS YET!)
#6 Career Jump Activity:​ ​Quickly write down the job title and one interesting thing
about each job as you rotate through the career jump.
1. Annika- songwriter- use creative ideas while making money
2. Annika-rockstar- represent many people, be a trendsetter, and be recognized for
your hard work
3. Alex- Nightclub manager- hire people to sing at nightclub
4. Jake- Nightclub DJ- choose music to play at the clubs
5. Ethan K- music producer- make and record songs
6. Tyler B- sound technician- use soundboard and control what things sound like
7. Ben S- choreographer- meet celebrities and make dances for them
8. Matt- lyricist- write songs
9. Max-personal manager- work with famous people
10. Ethan G- personnel director- interviewing people and hiring
11. Devin-video jockey- be creative and make music videos
12. Tia-singer- sing songs
13. Asher- radio dj- control the radio

Best Job: nightclub manager Worst Job: personal manager