Guitar Picks & Drumsticks: A Rock & Roll Photographic Tour

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A camera and a show; that's all you need. Tasked with taking pictures of rock concerts on behalf of a local radio station, Steven Sanchez turned his love of music into a passion for photography, attending performances in every type of venue - from clubs and outdoors festivals to acoustic showcases and arena spectacles. His photography includes a huge array of artists from different genres (rock, rap, folk, indie) ranging from upcoming bands, to Grammy winning musicians, to true legends. And he accomplished it all in a city that isn't particularly known for its music scene or as a top choice for touring artists. In this book, he takes you behind the scenes at these concerts and shows how you can achieve similar results, capturing the emotion, energy, and artistry of live music wherever you live. AUTHOR: Steven Sanchez developed his passion for rock 'n' roll in California's Central Valley, an agricultural epicenter where he has lived for most of his life. He holds a BFA in Film from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and has since worked in multiple fields creative fields, ranging from screenwriting, videography, and journalism to marketing and public relations. After college, he received an opportunity to work for a local rock station, where he was tasked with attending and taking pictures of rock concerts to post on the station's website and social media. That responsibility quickly turned into an obsession-and he made it his mission to cover all the top bands that came to that area of the Golden State. "I came to the realisation that no one had ever commemorated or archived the great artists that have performed in my hometown," he says, "and I decided that it should be me." SELLING POINTS: Explore how live music experiences connect us as individuals and shape our communities Learn how to capture more engaging, dynamic concert photos Enjoy the love of music and performance through people who are passionate about it 200 colour and b/w photographs