Photographers spend the day backstage at the venue with David Bergman learning the techniques, gear, and tips used to photograph a real, live concert. The day finishes with everyone shooting the show from many different angles, including the photo pit right in front of the stage.

Search the #shootfromthepit hashtag on Instagram to see pictures and read reviews from workshop attendees.

Photographers spend the day in the studio with David Bergman and then run around the streets with Jordan Matter. Through the photographers’ unique styles, attendees learn opposite but complimentary ways to make high energy action images.

This is a complete, intimate, intense, multi-day workshop with a small group of photographers who want to take their work to the next level. Participants spend five days living the music and taking photos throughout a music festival. Attendees learn about photographing small concert events, lighting for band portraits, post-processing, the photo business and more.

David Bergman has had the pleasure of training many new and experienced photographers over the years including celebrities Drew Carey and Jon Bon Jovi. He occasionally accepts new clients for private, one-on-one workshops in New York City and around the world. Pricing starts at $1,000 for a 4-hour session in NYC. Contact us to book your package, or for any questions – including pricing for travel outside of NYC.

As a Canon Explorer of Light, David also does live workshops and speaks at various photo industry events from international expos to local camera clubs. Contact us for booking info.