Big stages, media escorts, photo passes, and huge backpacks full of gear aside... becoming a music photographer might be easier than you think. Use these tips to help get you started and remember that practice makes perfect.

How much is too much? This article will shed some light on my point of view when it comes to editing music photos and why it's more important than ever to make your photos stand out. 

From stacking Insta likes to getting published, it all starts with the almighty photo pass. Read about 10 photo passes and the stories behind them featuring Blink-182, Taylor Swift, Metallica and more.

Darkest Hour performed a solid show with support from fellow metalcore act Unearth. Click the link and check out the photos to see what you missed and induce flashbacks to 2004.

Behemoth recently toured through Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall for a sold-out show alongside At The Gates and Wolves in The Throne Room. Read our full review and see all the photos here.

Swedish heavy metal band Tribulation returned to Toronto last week alongside co-headlining doom metallers Pallbearer. Read our review and check out the photos from their set at the link.

It was a sad day for Toronto metal fans on Tuesday night as thrash metal legends Slayer said goodbye with their final show in the city. Read our full review and see all the photos from the night here.

CBC Music Fest was an eclectic day of music, food, and fun. Another strong showing for the family-friendly all-Canadian festival at RBC Echo Beach. Read all about it and see our photos here.

Budweiser Stage celebrated their opening night to kick off the summer season with two solid rock acts, Portugal. The Man and Broken Social Scene. Read all about it and check out the photos here.

"UMO! UMO! UMO!" It's been a while since I've heard such sincere, excited chanting of a bands name after closing out a show. Read our review of the show and check out all the photos here.

This is my favourite post of the year! It’s that time when I release my favourite concert photos of 2017. There are a lot of reasons why I chose what I did, I hope you dig em. See all the photos here.

Alexisonfire kicked off a four night residency at Danforth Music Hall on Monday night. After cancelling the short run of shows earlier in the year, fanatic screamo fans got an early Christmas present.

Thrice and Circa Survive recently co-headlined Toronto's Rebel along with support from Balance & Composure. You can check out all my photos and review of their show at the link. Stay hyped!

Florida's Trivium and are currently on tour alongside heavy metal titans Arch Enemy (co-headliner), While She Sleeps, and Fit For An Autopsy. Check out all the photos from the night here.

Canadian indie rock icons Arcade Fire brought their current North American tour supporting their latest album Everything Now (via Sony Music) to Toronto last week. Check out all the photos at the link here.

English indie rock band Alt-J brought their Relaxer Tour to Toronto’s Massey Hall for two nights of tripped out tunes and psyched out lights. Check out all the photos from their set here.

Michigan’s Citizen made their return to Toronto’s The Opera House on Friday, October 20th, 2017 with their biggest and most impressive performance to date. Read the review and see the photos here.

Between The Buried And Me brought their 10 year anniversary tour to The Opera House in Toronto on September 30th, 2017. Read the review and check out all the photos from their epic show here.

Texan thrashers Power Trip returned to The Velvet Underground for an off date show on Monday, September 25th, 2017. Check out our photos depicting their chaotic set and read the review here.

Canada’s Feist returned home to perform at the iconic Massey Hall in Toronto in support of her most recent studio album Pleasure. Check out all the photos and read the review of her show here.