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I don’t think an experienced concert photographer is as substitutable as you’re claiming. Just compare the image from this photographer’s early concert photography to his recent work. It takes time and effort to get to a place where you can take good pictures like this. If the band doesn’t appreciate that experience, that’s their right. But, as the photographer discussed in the article, I suspect their decision doesn’t reflect the opinion of the broader music community.

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It's also worth pointing out that they consciously chose his photograph to use in their promotional material, which means that out of every photographer that was present he is the most likely to be skilled. If the sponsor had used a random grainy cellphone picture my heartstrings would be a little more elastic, but they clearly went for the one they thought was the most professional.