{
  "id": 307331,
  "title": "Legendary photographer Jill Furmanovsky inspired me to get into music photography – now I take photos of my favourite artists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/legendary-photographer-jill-furmanovsky-inspired-me-to-get-into-music",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/technique/interviews/legendary-photographer-jill-furmanovsky-inspired-me-to-get-into-music-photography-now-i-take-photos-of-my-favourite-artists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Photographer Kieran Craven, a graduate of Birmingham City University, credits Jill Furmanovsky as his inspiration in the world of music photography. Having grown up with an appreciation for photography, Kieran began taking photos during family trips, eventually moving on to digital cameras. His fascination with concerts led him to capture photographs at various events, eventually leading him to photograph renowned musicians such as Marcus Mumford.\n\nKieran's passion for music photography stems from his deep love for music, which he inherited from his parents. The allure of capturing intimate and rare moments at live performances further fueled his interest. He received his education in photography at Birmingham City University, which proved instrumental in equipping him with the necessary skills to pursue his career.\n\nKieran's recent work includes a captivating exhibition featuring Bo Bardot, an emerging singer from Birmingham. The exhibition showcases a curated mix of old movie art, press releases, and smaller images, encapsulating Bo's nostalgic style and musical journey. The exhibition has garnered positive feedback, as it successfully evokes the desired nostalgic atmosphere while attracting the attention of similar artists, opening new opportunities for Kieran's photography.",
  "summary": "Music and concert photographer Kieran Craven shares more about his path to photographing both local and big name artists, and hopes for the future The post Legendary photographer Jill Furmanovsky inspired me to get into music photography – now I take photos of my favourite artists appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
  "key_points": [
    "Kieran Craven credits Jill Furmanovsky as his inspiration in music photography.",
    "Kieran began photography during family trips and later moved to digital cameras.",
    "Kieran's exhibition of Bo Bardot received positive feedback for nostalgic atmosphere."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}