Band photography

[Marmar]

hello, very new here. thought id post some of my work. are there any other keen band photographers on this site? i do a lot of local "underground" shows but also any bigger shows i can get into

some of my latest stuff
Black Dahlia Murder
http://a228.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_2fb6e15411e1298463308b462f3a4203.jpg

http://a885.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/123/l_38c27a4b7dffe9ece4304ddeab54a5f4.jpg

Cephalic Carnage
http://a475.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/l_1fafe7b63e77647273e84ec448cb26d2.jpg

Acalmbefore
http://a89.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_ca060482c805ba40bf8845cd1d731608.jpg

In Dread Response
http://a567.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/109/l_4405715df018fa0c31ae6d7e2271aa2e.jpg

The Chase
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/alexrtt/26%2010%20%2007/IMG_8919.jpg

Antagonist
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/alexrtt/09%2011%2007/IMG_9220.jpg

[ZachIsHere]

I have done a small around of band type stuff, it is challenging but feels so good when those great shots come around.

Great work, I really enjoyed this set.

[verty]

i really enjoyed these fotos.. very nice...

[CombatCamera13]

Great photos. What kind of gear are you using?

[bacchanal]

hello, very new here. thought id post some of my work. are there any other keen band photographers on this site? i do a lot of local "underground" shows but also any bigger shows i can get into

Interesting stuff. I shoot a lot of underground stuff too, but most of the stuff I shoot isn't really high energy, so I don't get into the flash/shutter dragging stuff much. Looking at your photos makes me want to give it a try more often. I think the flash is a bit overpowered in 2 and 7 though...and on that note, standard procedure around here is to number the photos so it is easier for people to comment on them.

So welcome to the forums, and I hope to see more of your stuff. Oh, and I think you'll find there are several keen concert photogs around here.:D

[Marmar]

im still trying to learn how to use my 430EX properly so that will explain the overpowered flash. i am glad people like them!

I shoot with a 400d, sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye, sigma 10-20mm and 430EX flash
(and ocasionaly use my 18-55mm and my 50mm f/1.8 )
altho i'm looking at upgrading to a 5D + 24-105mm f/4 L IS

what style of bands do you generaly photograph?

[jeffchan]

i think 5D is just way overpriced.

I would get the 40D if I had to upgrade.

[bacchanal]

what style of bands do you generaly photograph?

Most of what I do is referred to as the DIY (or house show) scene...it's like music that is too indie for indie, if that makes any sense. :rolleyes: I do my share of "crappy little bar" shows and occasionally I'll shoot at a real venue. I'd like to shoot more garage rock type shows, because that is the type of music that I really like, but we really don't get many good shows like that around here...just wanna-be mainstream rock, lots of metal, punk, you know the usual stuff.

here's some of my stuff
http://photos.fahrenheit128.com/

[bacchanal]

i think 5D is just way overpriced.

I would get the 40D if I had to upgrade.

I don't think the 5D is overpriced, but the performance of the 40D (and new lenses like the Sigma 10mm 2.8 fisheye) make the upgrade decision a little more difficult.

[UmbraDigital]

Hey dude, awesome to see some good ol' Kiwi Punk rawk here among the internationals!

Loving your dragged shutter stuff - it's certainly a shame a lot of bands aren't allowing flash these days - it's been months if not years since I've shot with a flash!

[DwightMcCann]

If I had ever considered getting a tattoo across my belly this set would discourage me! :-) Lovely work, nice set, a little heavy on the shutter-drag and a little small, but lots of energy and fun.

[Marmar]

i'm after the 5d as i have used my mums one (she also has a 40D) and i much prefer the 5d. also really like the full frame sensor.

cheers for showing me the site umbra. in saying about the use of flash keep in mind the shows i photograph generally have very poor lighting and if i try without a flash they just look terrible. i prefer to shoot with no flash when i can but i don't often have the chance

haha music that is too indie for indie. i know exactly what you mean. theres a fair few of those bands around NZ too, some of them are awesome, however some of them are just terrible