Based in Manchester, UK, Priti Shikotra has been freelancing as a concert photographer for over five years. During her career so far, she has been commissioned to work with clients such as Kerrang! Magazine, BBC Introducing, Manchester International Festival, and more. She has also had the opportunity to shoot amazing artists including Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Usher to name a few. You can follow her over on Instagram and Twitter @pshikotraphoto. Also, make sure to head over to her website www.pshikotra.com where you can see her portfolio and all the amazing work she's done!

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Priti Shikotra

(01:30) Icebreaker Questions

(03:29) Priti's start with concert photography

(07:21) Booking concert photography gigs

(13:27) Things about that industry that were surprising

(14:54) Experiencing imposter syndrome

(18:02) Job versatility with photography

(20:22) Adjusting to motherhood

(23:00) Returning to work post-Covid

(25:38) Relaxation time

(29:09) Advice for aspiring concert photographers

(33:59) Being paid for your work

(37:02) Advertising yourself and your work