Shutterstock Photographer Forum :: View topic - Learn about our "On The Red Carpet" program!

hakobyan · Joined: 27 Mar 2009 Posts: 14

waiting 24 hours, and no answer for my RedCarpet request

sfaherty · Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 33

As a hobby concert photographer for the past 4 years I LOVE the idea of this program and am looking forward to participating. I am in the process of completing a request but have a question. The instructions read:

* Copies of any forms the event organizers require you to fill out

Where do I find out what is required? I thought all I had to do was find the publicist contact info, and SS took over, or is this something that is requested later in the set up process?

sfaherty · Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 33

Applied for my first Red Carpet. *fingers crossed*

sfaherty · Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 33

And my 2nd one....

vclements · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:55 am

I'm shooting a Buddy Guy concert on Thursday and the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge on May 14 thanks to the Red Carpet progam.

sfaherty · Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 33

Good luck! How long did it take them to set it up for you? I faxed my requests in on the 23rd and 27th. An acknowledgment of receipt would be nice. Probably not possible, but nice.

vclements · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:27 pm

brandonparry78 · Joined: 15 Feb 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Hollywood, Ca.

Yeah I have submitted several requests by way of email and have not been approved for any yet and have been denied for 1 but have always had a fast response as far as emails go.

soctober · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:26 pm

I am a Caribbean Photographer and was wondering if there is a pass that can be used continuously. For example there are many significant events that involve political leaders and high level individuals but not many stock photographers are present. Just a thought

brandonparry78 · Joined: 15 Feb 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Hollywood, Ca.

Got my approval and everything so far has been great. I would like to thank Aisia for going through the trouble of getting myself a pass for the events I have applied for, couldn't be any better.

brandonparry78 · Joined: 15 Feb 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Hollywood, Ca.

apotterdd · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:24 pm

I would like to get into doing this as there are several concerts upcoming here in town and other events as well.

I'm confused about what to put in the box that says:

What can we do to help you get the press pass (please be specific — ask them what you need!):

Not sure what to put in there.

Thanks :)

Anita

photod · Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Posts: 213 Location: Southwest

First, please don't turn this into a "pimping" thread, use the "anything goes" forum for that.

Concert photography is very restricted. Each performer will have different requirements, as well as each venue will have specific requirements.

Ask for all details:

some have a restriction that photographer's can only shoot the first three songs

Some, if not all, have a restriction about NO flash photography

Some may give access to the stage for photographers, but only up to a line so the audience can not see the photographer

If there are 5 performers, each with different management firms and restrictions, you will need approval for EACH performer

And the list goes on and on.

Ask for as many specifics as possible.

apotterdd · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:14 pm

Thanks working on one now.

sfaherty · Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 33

I applied for 2 about a month ago and still have not heard either way. I'm getting antsy as one is coming up the first weekend in June. The other one is for the end of June. Depending upon how these go I will see about future ones.