Kevin Wilson | EP58 | Coffee with Creators

🔘 Photographer, Kevin WilsonKevin RC Wilson is a New York City-based photographer with over a decade of professional experience, widely recognized for his work in the music industry and with the FDNY. He has photographed a range of major rock and metal artists, with his work appearing on magazine covers, album art, DVD packaging, and across major publications from Revolver to Rolling Stone. As an official photographer for the FDNY, he captures both public and behind-the-scenes moments with professionalism and care. Kevin is also known for working with high-profile clients who require complete anonymity and full control over their image rights.🔘 Host, Seth MirandaSeth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for beauty and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI. Join host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.Thank you to Tenba, Tamron, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨https://www.adorama.com/brands/Tenbahttps://www.adorama.com/brands/Tamronhttps://www.gothamroasters.com/Chapters00:00 Intro03:10 Best camera gear for music and concert photography 07:45 Top lens choices and overcoming concert lighting challenges 12:30 How to understand venue setups and live show production 17:20 Building access and relationships in music photography 22:00 Capturing unique moments with musicians on stage 27:15 Expert tips for shooting large stadiums and arenas 32:50 Using social media and video to promote photography work 37:40 Essential advice for aspiring music photographers42:10 Creative editing techniques and photo retouching tips 46:55 Developing rapport with artists and pit behavior etiquette 51:45 Launching and marketing a side business: Hot sauce example 56:20 Hustle mindset: Taking action in creative photography careers 1:00:00 Final thoughts and upcoming photography eventsSUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login__________________________________✘ GEAR USED:I have various bags that I use depending on the shoot I'm on and how I'm traveling. Think Tank Bags https://www.adorama.com/brands/Think-TankThis strap is my daily driver. I've gone on thousands of shoots and the strap still looks as good as the day I received it:BlackRapid Double Breathe Harness for Camerahttps://www.adorama.com/br361003.htmlCameras:Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camerahttps://www.adorama.com/nkz8.htmlNikon Z6III Mirrorless Camerahttps://www.adorama.com/nkz6m3.htmlMy go-to lens now:Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Nikon Zhttps://www.adorama.com/tm35150nkz.html#photographer #photography #adorama__________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________More of Kevin Wilsonwww.KevinRCWilson.comInstagram and X: @kevinwilsonnyc__________________________________THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!