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Can I take photos at a Phish show?

Phish only allows photography (still and video) at their shows with a signed pass from the band/management. These passes are usually worn around the neck so that at a glance Security can see that you are legit. Unfortunately this has become necessary due to people photographing/videoing the band and then illegally selling their products. Paraphrased from posts by Shelly Culbertson 7/30/97 and Dre <williama@kenyon.edu> c.1993 It became policy circa 3/24/92. Photographers who manage to get passes are for the most part professionals (e.g. Nubar Alexanian) and work for publications. They are usually not found in the audience, given their needs for space and access, and the expense of their equipment.

Stealth photography is strongly discouraged, even by other fans. When Phish got more popular and everyone who wanted pictures just grabbed any ole thing to take the shots, the result was annoying flashes in the band's eye all night long. So-called quot;sneakers" make it difficult for the legit professionals who wan the band to soften their policy and allow more passes.

Nonetheless, there are many pages that host fan-taken, including lot photos, festival photos, and photos of side projects:

Also, you might want to check out the Phish.Net's archives, including the collections of pictures and graphics.

"I think the ultimate engineering project is to learn how to use light as power."
-- Jon Fishman, 4/22/92 interview with Shelly Culbertson

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