I personally don’t do much in regards to taking photos at gigs. I’ve tried and failed. I’m sure I could work on the techniques and actually end up with reasonable results in the end, but mainly I just feel weird putting my thoughts towards a camera rather than being consumed by swirling music.

But that doesn’t mean I’m against concert photography, although, I confess that in an age where everyone thinks they’re capable of taking good shots, even when using a camera phone, i do wish i had laser eyesight and could send mobile phones up in flames when they’re raised above ear level.

Anyway, when done properly concert shots are cool, and I’ve borrowed plenty over the years for Stayfun. This week, Onno published a short essay on his website about techniques and etiquette, and you can read it all here at his Concert Photography Guide.

Why do his words matter? Well, it’s only a guide, not a set of laws, but you might find them helpful. And while my typical Scottish nature means I find it easier to make fun of his work rather than compliment it, he’s been managing some really nice photos that I would have stolen and plastered all over older incarnations of Stayfun.