FAQs
GENERAL QUESTIONS
WHAT IS SHOWGRAPHERS?
SHOWGRAPHERS is a platform designed to connect musicians with music photographers from around the world. It provides a directory where musicians and other music professionals can find and hire photographers for their concerts, tours, or album shoots.
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WHAT OTHER FEATURES DOES SHOWGRAPHERS OFFER?
SHOWGRAPHERS offers a job board for listing and finding music-photography-related job opportunities, a music blog directory to discover and connect with music bloggers, a venue directory for finding concert venues, and a blog with articles, interviews and tips for both musicians and photographers.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
Musicians and other music professionals can browse through profiles of verified photographers based on location or specific requirements. Photographers can create profiles showcasing their work, making it easier for them to be discovered and hired by musicians and other music professionals.
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IS THE PLATFORM FREE TO USE?
Yes, creating a profile and browsing the directory is completely free. However, photographers may charge fees for their services, which need to be negotiated directly with them.
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WHAT KIND OF PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS CAN I FIND ON SHOWGRAPHERS?
The directory includes both aspiring and professional photographers, offering a wide range of styles and services.​
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WHAT IS THE MUSIC BLOG DIRECTORY?
It is a community-driven directory of music blogs and publications, offering an invaluable resource for musicians and music photographers seeking new opportunities to promote their work.
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WHAT IS THE VENUE DIRECTORY?
It is a community-driven directory of venues, offering an invaluable resource for musicians and music photographers to find venues and exchange experiences.
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WHAT IS THE JOB BOARD?
Music photographers, musicians and music industry professionals can use the job board to list and find music-photography-related job opportunities. When adding a job all matching photographers are notified automatically.
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WHO IS BEHIND SHOWGRAPHERS?
SHOWGRAPHERS was created by Charlotte aka Chux On Tour Photography.
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HOW COME YOU SET THIS UP?
I used to help out a band with management, booking etc. and had a hard time finding photographers for their gigs in cities I've never been to. I eventually became a concert photographer myself and during COVID I just started this project and it grew so quickly I just couldn't stop.
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FOR MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHERS
WHO CAN SIGN UP AS A PHOTOGRAPHER?
Any music photographer or videographer, regardless of experience, location or genre preference, can sign up. Please note, profiles need to be manually verified by SHOWGRAPHERS before they appear in the search results.
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WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP?
There are plenty of reasons! Check out the article "Why You Should Sign Up As A Music Photographer".
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ARE THERE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CREATING A PROFILE?
No, creating a profile is free.
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HOW DO I CREATE A PROFILE ON SHOWGRAPHERS?
You can create a profile by signing up on the website and following the steps to fill out your details and upload samples of your work. Please note, profiles need to be manually verified by SHOWGRAPHERS before they appear in the search results.
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HOW CAN I GET MY PROFILE VERIFIED?
Profiles are manually reviewed and verified by the SHOWGRAPHERS team to ensure authenticity and quality. We usually approve new profiles within 48 hours. If you have any questions about the status of your approval, please send us an email.
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THE CITY I LIVE IN IS NOT LISTED, HOW DO I GET FOUND?
If you don't find the city you're in, please write the city & country in the text field. We will check this field regualrly and make sure to add the missing city to the list.
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CAN I UPDATE MY PROFILE INFORMATION?
Yes, you can update your profile information at any time by logging into your account.
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CAN I SHOOT FOR SHOWGRAPHERS?
Yes, every now and then we're adding new contributors. Just sign up and apply as a contributor on your dashboard.
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FOR MUSICIANS
HOW DO I SEARCH FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS?
Use the search filters on the directory page to find photographers & videographers by location and by services they offer.
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HOW DO I CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHERS?
Musicians can contact photographers through their social media profiles or via email, which are provided in the photographer's profile on the platform.
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WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP AS A MUSICIAN?
There are plenty of reasons! Check out the article "Why You Should Sign Up As A Musician".
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DO I NEED TO SIGN UP AS A MUSICIAN?
Musicians and bands do not have to sign up to search for music photographers and videographers. But signing up brings a couple of benefits though. You will be able to create a band profile, access the music blog and the venue directory and you find out, how you can submit your music to SHOWGRAPHERS.
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CAN I ALSO USE THE JOB BOARD?
Yes, musicians and bands can use the job board to find photographers or videographers for specific occasions.
CAN I PROMOTE MY CONCERT / TOUR / RELEASE ON SHOWGRAPHERS?
Yes, SHOWGRAPHERS has a blog where we write about new releases and do interviews with bands, and we also share concert and tour announcements on Instagram. Please sign up to find out how you can submit your music or gigs to SHOWGRAPHERS. We always love to discover and showcase emerging artists!
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FOR MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
WHO CAN SIGN UP AS A MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL?
Artist managers, label managers, bookers, promoters, festivals, music blog owners and other music industry professionals can sign up to find and connect with photographers, list job opportunities, and utilize all other resources on the platform.
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HOW DO I GET MY BLOG LISTED IN THE MUSIC BLOG DIRECTORY?
Sign up and submit your blog for review by clicking on "Add Music Blog", and the SHOWGRAPHERS team will consider it for inclusion.
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HOW DO I GET MY ARTISTS MUSIC OR TOUR FEATURED ON SHOWGRAPHERS?
Sign up to find out how you can submit your artists music or tour to be featured on the blog or our Instagram. We always love to discover and showcase emerging artists!
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CAN I WRITE FOR SHOWGRAPHERS?