A scene from Goofy Golf in Panama City Beach, Florida during October of 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) It might still be "Rocktober" at the time this piece is published, but, even in the middle of a busy concert photography month, I was able to take a little time to get away with the family. We decided to go back down to Panama City Beach, Florida between October 19th and 23rd to rest, relax, and celebrate my dad's birthday. It was definitely a great decision. A scene from Panama City Beach, Florida in October of 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Returning to Panama ..read more

Lemuria performs at The Syndicate Lounge in Birmingham, Alabama on March 2nd, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) The Syndicate Lounge | Birmingham, Alabama Images are property of DSmithScenes. Do not use without prior approval. Lemuria performs at The Syndicate Lounge in Birmingham, Alabama on March 2nd, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes ..read more

It has taken a while to find a visual style that defines me and my tastes. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) This is going to be a bit of advice that I have been wanting to talk about for sometime. The concept of one's personal style, aesthetic, and look is rather important in defining yourself as a photographer, especially a music photographer. As a result, I felt the need to get some things written down and out there to help those who might be struggling with defining things. When I first started in the music photography game, I'm talking way back in the days of shooting bar shows ..read more

Bon Jovi performs at Legacy Arena at The BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama on February 16th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) BJCC Arena | Birmingham, Alabama Images are property of DSmithScenes. Do not use without prior approval. Bon Jovi performs at Legacy Arena at The BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama on February 16th, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes ..read more

PVRIS performs at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia on May 12th, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) It has been a while since I've done a music photography advice post, but there was a recent "dust-up" that occurred, and I wanted to take some time to speak on some of the issues raised. I'm not about to get into the details of everything that happened, but it boiled down to Facebook group drama where someone called out someone else without getting or having all the facts. A thread developed, and it descended into the maddening pit of hell that is a "Paid vs. Non-Paid" discussion. It r ..read more

Run The Jewels performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on January 21st, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) The Tabernacle | Atlanta, Georgia Images are property of DSmithScenes. Do not use without prior approval. Run The Jewels performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on January 21st, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Run The Jewels performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on January 21st, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Run The Jewels performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on January 21st, 2017. (Photo by David A. Smith/DS ..read more

Cooperating with other photographers in your area is a huge part of the concert photography game. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Today's post is going to be one that, well, needs to be addressed, especially for people just getting into music photography. It's a subject that everyone is going to have to deal with on multiple occasions.  I want to take a moment to talk about getting along with the other photographers in your area, region, or particular market. A lot of this is going to be common sense stuff, but, not surprisingly, some people tend to forget or ignore basic con ..read more

AC/DC performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on September 1st, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Philips Arena | Atlanta, Georgia Images are property of DSmithScenes. Do not use without prior approval. AC/DC performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on September 1st, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) AC/DC performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on September 1st, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) AC/DC performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on September 1st, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) AC/DC performs at Philip ..read more

Garbage performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22nd, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) The Tabernacle | Atlanta, Georgia Images are property of DSmithScenes. Do not use without prior approval. Garbage performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22nd, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Garbage performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22nd, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Garbage performs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22nd, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Garbage performs at The Tab ..read more

Set It Off performs at the Vans Warped Tour in Atlanta, Georgia on June 30th, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Atlanta, Georgia Images are property of DSmithScenes. Do not use without prior approval. Vanna performs at the Vans Warped Tour in Atlanta, Georgia on June 30th, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Less Than Jake performs at the Vans Warped Tour in Atlanta, Georgia on June 30th, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Mother Feather performs at the Vans Warped Tour in Atlanta, Georgia on June 30th, 2016. (Photo by David A. Smith/DSmithScenes) Yello ..read more