Episode 22 - This week we talk about going behind the scenes and photographing backstage at concerts, shows, and events.

When attending a performance, what happens on stage is only one small part of the story. Going backstage to photograph the emotion, preparation, and all the moving parts offers a more complete sense of what it takes to make a show happen.

In this episode, we go through Zach’s backstage photography of concerts, comedy shows, dance performances and more. We also look at the work of photographers Sasha Gusov (ballet), Jim Marshall (music), and Marsha Bernstein (fashion).

“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson

Index

0:00 - Garry Winogrand’s wife was married to a lens.

0:25 - Today’s subject is backstage photography.

1:35 - Courtney says why it’s important for kids to perform.

6:49 - Why we’re talking about backstage photography.

10:14 - Zach’s first big behind-the-scenes opportunity: a comedy festival in LA.

15:42 - What Zach learned photographing Mel Brooks backstage.

20:46 - The kids got into dance, so now we are, too.

32:32 - Photographing our kids in Bye Bye Birdie.

37:10 - A photographer’s photo.

46:50 - Russian photographer Sasha Gusov photographs the Bolshoi Ballet.

50:55 - Iconic rock & roll photographer Jim Marshall.

54:32 - Fashion photographer Marsha Bernstein.

57:37 - Courtney’s opening night performance.

Find Zach

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Find Courtney

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons

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About the Podcast

Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.

Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.

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