Chicago Concert Photographer, Videographer & Drone Team
The shot that defines the night happens once. We capture it in stills, motion and from the air, so artists, venues, promoters and festivals leave every show with photos for press, video for socials and aerials that show the scale of the crowd.
Concert Photography and Videography Built for the Pit
Kenneth L. Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone is a Chicago concert photography and videography company working with artists, managers, labels, venues, promoters and festivals across the city and Chicagoland. From a sold-out club show to a multi-stage festival weekend, we document the performance, the crowd and the production with the same commercial discipline we bring to national brands like New Balance, Wilson and CDK Global.
Live music is one of the hardest things to shoot well. Light changes every beat, stages are dark, haze and LED walls fool the camera, and the best moment lasts a fraction of a second. Years of shooting low-light performance mean we know when to anticipate a jump, how to expose for a spotlight without losing the crowd, and how to move through a photo pit without blocking fans or other media.
Because photography, video and drone come from one team, a single booking can cover live stills for press and socials, a recap or hype video for the next announcement, and aerial footage that shows the size of the audience, all with one consistent look.
Concert Photography, Video and Drone Coverage
Book the service you need, or combine all three so every show produces press-ready stills, shareable video and aerial footage.
Live Concert and Music Photography
Sharp, color-rich live shots from the pit, side stage and crowd: the artist at full energy, the band, the fans and the production. We deliver curated galleries ready for press, socials, websites, ticketing pages and sponsor recaps, with rush selects available when you need to post the same night.
Beyond the show we photograph artist portraits, EPK and press images, album and single artwork, backstage moments and venue marketing. See our wider event photography work.
Concert Videography and Music Video
As a concert videographer we film single-camera and multi-camera live performances, festival recaps, tour diaries, hype reels and vertical cuts for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Clean board or room audio can be synced for full-song performance videos, and everything is edited and color graded in-house.
For artists who want more than live footage, our music video production team handles concept, shoot and edit, like the "Derrick's Prime" video above.
Aerial Festival and Venue Coverage
Nothing shows the scale of a festival like the view from above. As an FAA Part 107 certified operator, we capture establishing shots of stages, grounds, lakefront and park venues, load-in and build timelapses, and crowd-scale aerials for recap videos and sponsor reports.
Aerials are planned around FAA rules on flying over people, any temporary flight restrictions around large events, and the organizer's approvals. Learn more about our drone services in Chicago.
Live Music Coverage for Every Part of the Show
Whether you are on stage, running the room or selling the tickets, each brief is built around how you will use the content.
Artists and Bands
Live shots and clips that sell the next show, plus portraits and EPK images that keep press kits and streaming profiles current.
Managers and Labels
Tour and release coverage with consistent editing across dates, delivered fast for announcements, playlist pitches and press.
Venues and Clubs
Show-night galleries, room and production imagery and short videos that keep calendars full and social feeds active.
Promoters and Festivals
Multi-stage photo and video teams, sponsor activations, crowd and atmosphere coverage and aerial recaps for next year's on-sale.
Brands and Sponsors
Activation and hospitality coverage that proves the value of a sponsorship, with clean brand placement in every frame.
Private and Corporate Shows
Galas, product launches and private performances where live music is the centerpiece; see our event coverage.
From Advance to Final Gallery
Live shows run on tight schedules. Our process keeps us out of the way of the artist and the crew while making sure nothing important is missed.
Advance and Credentials
We confirm set times, photo pass and pit rules, flash policy, load-in access and any artist or venue restrictions before show day.
Shot List and Run of Show
Must-have moments, sponsors, guests and video needs are planned against the run of show so the right camera is in the right spot.
Show Night
Discreet, credentialed coverage from pit, side stage, crowd and air, respecting first-songs rules and the fan experience.
Selects and Delivery
Rush selects for same-night posting when needed, then full edited galleries and videos in web, social and print formats.
Why Chicago Artists, Venues and Festivals Choose Kenneth L. Dixon
12+ Years Behind the Camera
Full-time photography and video experience across live events, commercial campaigns and editorial work.
Low-Light Specialists
Fast glass, clean high-ISO technique and a feel for stage lighting cues mean sharp images in dark rooms and haze.
Photo, Video and Drone Together
One booking, one point of contact and one consistent look across stills, video and aerials.
Fast Turnaround
Rush selects for same-night announcements and organized final delivery while the show is still being talked about.
Commercial-Grade Discipline
The professionalism trusted by national brands, applied to green rooms, photo pits and festival grounds.
In-House Editing and Color
Galleries retouched and videos cut and graded by the people who shot them, so the look stays consistent.
Concert Photography Across Chicago and Chicagoland
Chicago is one of the great live music cities, from blues and jazz roots to house music, drill, indie and arena tours. Our West Loop studio puts us minutes from downtown theaters, clubs and the lakefront parks that host the city's biggest festivals, and we regularly cover shows across the North, South and West sides and the suburbs.
We are comfortable working in tight club rooms, theaters, arenas, rooftop events and open-air festival grounds, and adapt our kit, credentials and drone plans to each venue's rules. Touring artists can book us for a single Chicago date or for additional Midwest stops.
📍 1021 W Adams St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
Tell us the venue and we will plan positions, credentials and any aerial coverage around it.
Concert Photography and Video Questions
Planning a show? Call (708) 296-9087 or send us your date and venue.
How much does a concert photographer in Chicago cost?
Pricing depends on the length of the set or event, whether you need photography only or photo, video and drone together, the number of shooters, turnaround time and the deliverables. Share your date, venue and goals and we will send a clear quote.
Do you offer both concert photography and videography?
Yes. We can cover a show with photography only, video only, or a combined photo and video team, plus optional drone aerials. Combining services keeps the look consistent and means one point of contact.
How fast will we get our concert photos?
We can provide rush selects for same-night or next-morning posting when that is arranged in advance. Full edited galleries and videos follow on an agreed turnaround.
Can you work with our photo pass and pit rules?
Yes. We work within venue and artist media rules, including first-songs limits, no-flash policies and restricted positions, and handle credentials with your tour manager or venue contact.
Can you fly a drone at a concert or festival?
Often, yes, with planning. As an FAA Part 107 certified pilot we follow federal rules on flying over people, check for temporary flight restrictions around large events, and get organizer and property approvals before any flight.
Do you shoot artist portraits, EPK and album cover photos?
Yes. Alongside live coverage we photograph artist portraits, press and EPK images and album or single artwork, on location in Chicago or in a studio setting.
Do you travel for tours and out-of-town festivals?
Yes. We are based in Chicago's West Loop and available for Midwest dates, tour legs and destination festivals.
More from Kenneth L. Dixon Photography, Video Production & Drone
Live music often sits alongside our event photography, video and drone coverage, music video production and social media content. For a bigger cinematic look, hire us as your Chicago cinematographer, and for aerials on their own, see our drone services. Artists refreshing their image can also book portrait and headshot photography.
Book a Concert Photographer and Videographer in Chicago
Tell us the artist, venue, date and what you need from the night: live photos, a recap video, aerials or all three. We will confirm availability and put together a plan that fits the show.
1021 W Adams St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607