Filmed inside Abbey Road Studios, The Anatomy of a Music Photograph offers rare, inside access to the full journey of creating powerful, story-led music imagery – which could come in handy for portfolio or your next competition entries! A series of three episodes on the Abbey Road Music Photography Accelerator Youtube channel, the series explores both the craft and mindset that shape impactful music photography.

Led by award-winning Photography Director Marian Paterson and renowned photographer Ed Miles, the series shows four emerging photographers being guided through every stage of a real professional photoshoot:

  • Paul Bogle – MPA finalist / Alumni
  • Jemella Ukaegbu – Founder & Community Director #UKBFTOG (AR/MPAs worked with them to choose a photographer from their network to attend)
  • Lola – part of #UKBFTOG (emerging photographer chosen to attend the day)
  • Isa Hess (emerging photographer)

Across three episodes, viewers follow a complete workflow – featuring artists Victoria Port and JNR Williams – from concept preparation, to shoot execution, to the final edit. View them below:

EP.1 THE PREPARATION

Go behind the early creative process: mood-boarding, concept development, artist insight, and the strategic planning behind a successful music photoshoot.

EP.2 THE SHOOT

Step onto the set at Abbey Road Studios for a live, real-time session, witnessing how professionals adapt, direct, communicate and create.

EP.3 THE EDIT

Discover how raw captures become polished, narrative-driven images through selection, sequencing and professional-level retouching techniques.

You can see more from the Abbey Road Music Photography Accelerator in a special exhibition at our Festival of Photography event on Saturday 31st January 2026, at University of Greenwich. Book your tickets here.

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