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Ben Photographs Jay Z's Tour Schoolboy Q Changed Ben's Life
- photography
- tour videography
- creative direction
- career growth
- music industry
- filmmaking
Videographer and photographer Ben sits down with Macwop, Smac, TF, Tiny, and Keem to unpack his journey in visual media, from shooting major stadium performances to directing tour content. The conversation explores the legal and business realities of concert photography, the evolution of the hosts' professional careers over the past ten years, and the mindset required to capitalize on career-defining creative opportunities.
Chapters
- ā Shooting Stadium Shows for Jay-Z
- ā Catching Hidden Moments on Camera
- ā Concert Photography Rights and Licensing
- ā Editing Workflows and Using AI
- ā Personal Growth Across Ten Years
- ā Fatherhood, Patience, and Maturity
- ā Navigating Industry Access and Success
- ā How Ben Joined the Blank Face Tour
- ā Valuing Opportunities Over Upfront Pay
- ā Filmmaking Ambitions and Directing Narrative
- ā Ben's Musical Past and Finding His Calling
What comes up
- How concert photography permissions, intellectual property rights, and likeness agreements operate under major touring promoters
- Reflections from the hosts on transitioning away from short-term thinking toward business expansion and long-term security
- How a chance meeting at South by Southwest enabled Ben to move from Iowa to California and document full-scale tours
- Why creative professionals often have to weigh upfront payment against the compound value of high-profile industry access