I'm so glad I found this thread buried here. I've been hoping for a thread like this.Photographing Sting at one of the many concerts I've attended is what got me interested in photography. Up until July, I've had nothing but P&S cameras. I took my brand spankin' new D40x with my 70-300 VR zoom into the ACC in Toronto in July for both Police concerts, got away with it the 1st night but got nipped the 2nd night and had to put it away.
I'm not thrilled with the performance in low light with the D40x and had been considering selling it and hunting down a D50 or D70s instead. Any opinions about that would be gratefully appreciated.
Here are a few of my novice attempts....
It is somewhat of a weird hobby, I guess. It also has many negative overtones attached to it with bootlegging and ebay, but some folks just do it for the love of music. Just like photos, that recording captures a memory. Its nice to be able to listen to the memory again.
Many bands actually allow live audio taping. The band last night did and the recording sounds great. I just wish I had some pictures to go along with it.
Photography and taping actually have a lot of similarities.
A regular contributor on Dime are you? Always for trade, never for sale. There's a big difference between those like us who just love the music and those who record to sell. John Mayer is very bootleg friendly. His crew have been known to help tapers set up via soundboard. If the concerts were officially released, we'd buy 'em.
The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
I just saw some photos of Pearl Jam while making my way through this great thread. Here is a slightly out of focus photo of Eddie Vedder. Imagine my surprise to turn around at the Police's fan club gig to find Mr. Vedder sitting right behind me. He was gracious enough to let me snap this. Too bad I inadvertently focused on his fingers holding a guitar pick instead of his famous eyes.
Wow, awesome thread
I just found this thread. I'm really enjoying it. I thought I would post a link up to my most recent work at the 2007 Soldier Show over here in Korea. It is a group of Soldiers that travel around the world entertaining Service men and women that are deployed. They came over here and put on a great show. I would love your C & C. They were taken with a Canon 30D and 70-200 f/2.8 L.
What a cool thread! There are so many great photos here! I recently photographed an outdoor benefit concert. The music was awesome and I took a little over 200 shots. I was happy with close to 90, but I wanted to share some of them...
1. These were prizes! Signed by all of the musicians that played.
2. On stage...
3. Waiting to get on.
4. On stage... she was a great performer!
5.
6. The venue / crowd...
7. Performers
8.
9.
10.
11.
12. Lights blown... not sure how to have overcome some of these (aside from having off camera lighting - which I didn't). And I wanted to get the action on the sticks.
I just saw some photos of Pearl Jam while making my way through this great thread. Here is a slightly out of focus photo of Eddie Vedder. Imagine my surprise to turn around at the Police's fan club gig to find Mr. Vedder sitting right behind me. He was gracious enough to let me snap this. Too bad I inadvertently focused on his fingers holding a guitar pick instead of his famous eyes.
I also caught Bon Jovi when they were in town. I made the wrong lens choice and took my 18-135mm zoom. Wished I'd taken the 85mm 1.8. Live and learn. Here one of only and handful that weren't a total write off
The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
These are from a while back (actually two seasons ago for American Idol). I don't remember if I shared these yet or not, so you'll forgive me if this is a repost:
Taylor Hicks
My attempt at being a paparazzi. Ace Young outside of the stadium playing football.
Chris Daughtry
Ace Young on stage.
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Next week i will try to shot my first event. Yes..not concert.
Wtf is he talking a bout?. Well so sold out on hard electronic musik. It started of when i was a bout 7 yeears old with djs and groups like The prodigy and yello. Even the realy hard rotterdam hardcore. You guys might think this is a wierd liking of music. And it´s so hard for me to explain how darn much i love this! i go to events allover the world as often i can.
Anyways..Next weekend i will try to give you some "raveparty" shots and i will try to catch the feeling about the whole thing, wich can be hard with all the lasers and strobes going on..Il just do my best .
Next week i will try to shot my first event. Yes..not concert.
Wtf is he talking a bout?. Well so sold out on hard electronic musik. It started of when i was a bout 7 yeears old with djs and groups like The prodigy and yello. Even the realy hard rotterdam hardcore. You guys might think this is a wierd liking of music. And it´s so hard for me to explain how darn much i love this! i go to events allover the world as often i can.
Anyways..Next weekend i will try to give you some "raveparty" shots and i will try to catch the feeling about the whole thing, wich can be hard with all the lasers and strobes going on..Il just do my best .
And no...Im not a dopehead
I'll keep an eye out for your shots next weekend Arvan. Good luck!
The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
I'm very in favor of a new forum for this subject matter and wonder why it still doesn't exist!? What is needed to get it set up? What can we do? I would make it a little more general - "Entertainment". How bout that? That should tickle the creative impulses hugely while ensuring that the forum has a distinct and clearly delineated identity. Let's go!
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Very nice...I couldn't make the Gorge this year. Sweet show....night three set looked really weird...but good.
Kevin
www.rightangleimages.com
I took this one in Paris on a bridge across the Seinne.
And this one was shot in Washington, D.C. during the 2007 Pride Parade.
I'm not thrilled with the performance in low light with the D40x and had been considering selling it and hunting down a D50 or D70s instead. Any opinions about that would be gratefully appreciated.
Here are a few of my novice attempts....
John Mayer with Olympus 550UZ
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
Holy *&** those are great photos. What does she use, do you know?
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
This must be Elvis' most recent appearance from the great beyond. It seems he hasn't left the building.
How did you like shooting music with the D70?
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
A regular contributor on Dime are you? Always for trade, never for sale. There's a big difference between those like us who just love the music and those who record to sell. John Mayer is very bootleg friendly. His crew have been known to help tapers set up via soundboard. If the concerts were officially released, we'd buy 'em.
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
my words, my "pro"pictures, my "fun" pictures, my videos.
I just found this thread. I'm really enjoying it. I thought I would post a link up to my most recent work at the 2007 Soldier Show over here in Korea. It is a group of Soldiers that travel around the world entertaining Service men and women that are deployed. They came over here and put on a great show. I would love your C & C. They were taken with a Canon 30D and 70-200 f/2.8 L.
Thanks for looking.
http://thejumpmaster68.smugmug.com/gallery/3430882
Oh, here is one of the photos.
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Canon EOS 30D
Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L
1. These were prizes! Signed by all of the musicians that played.
2. On stage...
3. Waiting to get on.
4. On stage... she was a great performer!
5.
6. The venue / crowd...
7. Performers
8.
9.
10.
11.
12. Lights blown... not sure how to have overcome some of these (aside from having off camera lighting - which I didn't). And I wanted to get the action on the sticks.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Interested in hearing cc
http://angelapace.smugmug.com
http://angelapacephotog.blogspot.com
Cool shot!
Kevin
www.rightangleimages.com
my words, my "pro"pictures, my "fun" pictures, my videos.
I know there not playing but no photos for the concert.
Signage
Jerry Cantrell
Bass Player Mike Inez
New singer and very good I may add
William DuVall
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
just some from last weeks concert..
rest of the series http://Ightenhill.smugmug.com/gallery/3676241/1/210475177
Danny
Here is a recent one from Lelia Broussard.
A great singer with an old soul
Bill Cade from Houston at Jovita's in Austin, 10-23-2007
The rest of the gallery:
http://george-1.smugmug.com/gallery/3713662
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George
http://george-1.smugmug.com
Here are a couple I shot of my friend Toby with my Sony DSC H2. I'm still searching for the perfect SLR. Soon....
I turned up the ISO on this next one cause he wanted some "grainy" shots for his site.
I've got a DSLR on my Christmas list. I'm just hoping that Jules, ummm Santa has been listening.
and Sting's son Joe, lead singer for Fiction Plane who opened for them
More here: www.flickr.com/soulcages
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
Taylor Hicks
My attempt at being a paparazzi. Ace Young outside of the stadium playing football.
Chris Daughtry
Ace Young on stage.
Next week i will try to shot my first event. Yes..not concert.
Wtf is he talking a bout?. Well so sold out on hard electronic musik. It started of when i was a bout 7 yeears old with djs and groups like The prodigy and yello. Even the realy hard rotterdam hardcore. You guys might think this is a wierd liking of music. And it´s so hard for me to explain how darn much i love this! i go to events allover the world as often i can.
Anyways..Next weekend i will try to give you some "raveparty" shots and i will try to catch the feeling about the whole thing, wich can be hard with all the lasers and strobes going on..Il just do my best
And no...Im not a dopehead
I'll keep an eye out for your shots next weekend Arvan. Good luck!
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
patti hinton photography
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=77681
http://www.behance.net/brosepix
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