Have you dreamt of photographing your favorite musicians at awards shows, concerts, and events?In episode 311 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan Armstrong walks us through his journey to becoming an entertainment photographer, and what that role entails. Listen in as he shares the elements of good entertainment photography, providing real-time content, and how you can break into the industry.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Brand Position: Speed, Trust, and Relentless Consistency for the Entertainment Industry. (4:12)Time Technique: Block Scheduling and Adding a Block for Smaller Tasks (21:52)Content Recommendation: (28:46)Bobbycast - bit.ly/bp-bobbycastDave Ramsey - daveramsey.com/showPassion City Church DC - bit.ly/bp-passionchurchdcThe Gear Bag: Jason Cases (33:03)Entertainment Photography: Capturing the people and elements and events that define our culture. (36:15)instagram.com/p/Bw8gJFLBVqwHow Nathan Got Started in Entertainment Photography (41:52)Breaking into Entertainment Photography: Find a local publication that needs a photographer for events; they can request press passes for that event from the venue or artist. (43:50)instagram.com/p/ByTFtlDJm3rElements of Good Entertainment Photography: (47:59)1. Understand the existing lighting in a venue and use equipment that can handle low light scenarios.2. Access and trust (beyond the photo pit and soundboard).3. Know the artist and their popular songs.Building Relationships at the Shows: (55:44)1. Connect with the tour managers.2. Be kind to the security guards.Links:nathanarmstrong.cominstagram.com/nathanarmstrongnlaweddings.cominstagram.com/NLAWeddingsChris J Evans Episode bit.ly/bp-289instagram.com/901music