Hi, I’m Ilona 👋
I’ve been shooting concerts and touring with bands since 2014. Photography took me from the crowd with a kit lens to stages around the world — but it wasn’t easy. I made every mistake possible before I found my way.
For years I searched for balance. Not just sharp photos or expensive gear, but pictures that feel alive. I didn’t want endless nights of retouching or fake perfection — I wanted to capture real energy and edit fast enough to still live life outside the screen.
It took time (and a lot of failures 😅), but I built a system that works for me. Now I want to share it with you — not as a “perfect formula,” but through real lessons, presets, workflows, and stories from the road.
If you’ve ever doubted your style, felt stuck in editing, or wondered what tour life really looks like — you’re not alone. I’ve been there. And I promise: you can grow, save time, stay inspired, and keep your photos honest.
That’s why I created AAA: Access All Areas — my private channel for photographers and creatives who want to learn, grow, and stay inspired.
We all know editing can eat your life away. Hours in Lightroom, tweaking sliders until your eyes hurt.
Here you’ll get my presets, tips, and workflow shortcuts. Nothing fancy — just the exact tools I use on tour when I need to deliver 200+ photos overnight.
The goal? More time shooting, less time stressing over your laptop.
Build a Unique Style
Presets aren’t about making every photo look the same. They’re about giving you a strong base — and then you shape it into something that feels like you.
I’ll show how I use the same preset in totally different situations (festivals, clubs, portraits), and how small tweaks can make it personal.
Over time, you’ll notice your own style appearing — and that’s when people start recognizing your work without even seeing your name.
Understand the Reality of Concert/Tour Photography
Let’s be honest: shooting shows isn’t always glamorous. On tour, your job is more than just capturing the headliner under perfect lights. It’s:
long travel days ✈️
sweaty backstage moments
the crew tuning instruments
fans waiting outside in the rain
and yes, also the chaos on stage.
I’ll show you all of it — so if you dream about doing this for real, you’ll know exactly what it involves.
Feel More Confident Reaching Out for Gigs
This one is huge. I know how scary it feels to send your first email to a band or PR manager. I messed it up plenty of times.
Here, I’ll share what worked for me, what didn’t, and how I slowly built connections that led me to real opportunities.
It’s not about “luck” — it’s about showing up, learning, and putting yourself out there in the right way. I want you to feel ready when your moment comes.
It’s for you if…
✔️ You love music & photography and want your photos to stand out.
✔️ You want to save time editing without losing your style.
✔️ You’re curious about what tour life really looks like behind the scenes.
✔️ You sometimes feel stuck or uninspired and need a push to keep growing.
✔️ You’d like honest, real lessons — not “perfect tutorials” that don’t match real life.
If that sounds like you → you’ll feel right at home here 🎶📸
Everything happens inside a private Telegram channel. Inside you’ll find:
🎨 Lightroom presets every month → with import guides so you can start editing fast.
🖼 Before & After examples → see presets on real concert & portrait shots.
💡 Quick editing tips → practical tricks you can apply instantly.
📸 Stories from tour life → behind the scenes.
⚙️ Camera settings & gear → what I use and why.
❤️ Honest thoughts & Q&A → real talk about growth.
And once you join, you unlock all previous posts too.
If you’ve read this far, you probably feel the same pull towards music & photography as I do. And I’d love to have you inside.
👉 Join today for €6/month and start editing faster, growing your style, and seeing what life behind the stage really looks like.
