Fall Out Boy and Gym Class Heroes @ The JOINT Las Vegas, NV

[turbodude]

Im no concert photog. I met these guys at a Vegas Nightclub, while i was taking their photo. My friend and i hung out and spoke with them for a bit, when they asked if we had tickets to their sold out show. We laughed a bit and said "No, its sold out" They stated its never sold out to friends of the band. They gave us 3 tickets including one photo pass for me. So i jumped at the chance to increase my portfolio. Here is what i came up with.... Please let me know what you think honestly.

FALL OUT BOY

1.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-142.jpg

2.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-139.jpg

3.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-136.jpg

4.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-130.jpg

5.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-85.jpg

6.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-65.jpg

7.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-29.jpg

8.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-128.jpg

[jeffchan]

that's one interesting story. You, my friend, are one lucky MF!

but one question, what's up with all the weird outlines around the mic, guitar, etc... in all the pictures?

[turbodude]

GYM CLASS HEROES:

1.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-39.jpg

2.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-44.jpg

3.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-37.jpg

4.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-20.jpg

5.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-26.jpg

6.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-14.jpg

7.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-28.jpg

8.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-22.jpg

[turbodude]

that's one interesting story. You, my friend, are one lucky MF!

but one question, what's up with all the weird outlines around the mic, guitar, etc... in all the pictures?

jpeg compression? I dunno i just noticed it but nothing in the Full rez pics.... hmmmm.....

[turbodude]

9.
http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/FOB12_2-16.jpg

[bauerman]

Great shots all around - I like Fall Out Boy's music as well. What camera/lens combo was used on those shots? ISO setting? Thanks.

[turbodude]

lenses: 30 1.4 and 18-50 2.8
iso 1600.
Tv mode: 1/125 - 1/160 ish...

[bauerman]

lenses: 30 1.4 and 18-50 2.8
iso 1600.
Tv mode: 1/125 - 1/160 ish...

Good glass = good photos - most of the time and definitely in this case. Well done.

[Kagemaru]

good photos, thanks for sharing. I like their music too but I can't help but feel old when I see how young their fanbase is!

[mono55]

good photos, thanks for sharing. I like their music too but I can't help but feel old when I see how young their fanbase is!

You can't possibly be older than me and I go to see FOB and GCH every time they come over to the UK! My avatar was taken by my daughter at a FOB show in Glasgow last April.



Some really good pics there, Turbodude, thanks for posting them and the story.

[turbodude]

oh i know their fanbase is way young....

[MagicallyDelicious]

Great pics!

Im highly jealous!

[René Damkot]

Not bad! I like #4, 8, 4 and 7.

[turbodude]

Thanks Rene!!!!!!!!!!! Coming from you it means alot. The reception i got from the images on here and from the band, makes me think i should try to do concerts more often. What do you think? And how do you get into the biz?

[roentarre]

They are just fantastic!

[perryge]

Hahaha I love the people chimping in the crowd in 8.

[MetalRain]

story behind it makes the pictures that much more awesome. your crazy lucky haha

[DDCSD]

Hahaha I love the people chimping in the crowd in 8.


They're saying " why are all my pictures black!?"


Good set, like the GCH shots better, looks like you had better angles on them. Great story too!

[CincyShooter]

awfully classy of them to allow you a photo pass, its always nice to be able to Flash that thing in front of all those point and shooters...

[turbodude]

hahahahah This is where I wore my pass....

http://www.localitesvegas.com/uploads/photos/592/thumbnails/FOB12_2-57_700x700_w_80247fe4893cb78a85782b94abe5a970.jpg

and backwards when im shooting...

[DwightMcCann]

good photos, thanks for sharing. I like their music too but I can't help but feel old when I see how young their fanbase is!

Dave, you are old, Dude! Stop and think about it ... you've shot with me (well, not a concert, but still ...) Turbo, nice sets.

[turbodude]

thaks dwight. seriously with u and rene saying good shots it makes me feel like im good enough.

[tipsy]

Awesome shots dude, specially for a first bit concert!
*pat on the back*

x

[René Damkot]

i should try to do concerts more often. What do you think? And how do you get into the biz?

I say: Why not? Looks like you are doing good so far ;)
How to get into the biz? No idea really. Networking helps. Shooting lots helps. Being lucky helps a lot ;)

[DwightMcCann]

I say: Why not? Looks like you are doing good so far ;)
How to get into the biz? No idea really. Networking helps. Shooting lots helps. Being lucky helps a lot ;)

It really is "Who you know, not what you know." If you know someone you can shoot all night with a point and shoot with the band using your pictures on their website with photocredit. Then if you're good and you get to meet more people through those people you can sell yourself and try to make a few bucks. But the quality of images required isn't a problem ... you can take crappy images and zap them in PS (convert to B&W and add lots of grain and/or contrast) to some artsy looking stuff although you do need interesting captures. I think the important things are: (1) Networking, meeting people, passing out cards, having a website; (2) Being reliable ... so many, many people in this area are like leaves on the wind and decide not to show at the last minute because they're buddy wants them to go to a movie or something ... I am 100% reliable (except when having heart surgery) and that really sets you apart from the crowd; (3) Turning out a good product where edginess and uniqueness count much more than technical excellence. I like technical excellence but that's not where it's really at!

I shot country star Terri Clark last night at a Toys for Tots benefit. Prior to the entertainment I was asked to shoot a Christmas picture of the Production Staff and then the Ushers. When I tried to get the people to line up a little better the boss (who is a great person to work for), who was in the picture, said, "Your pictures are always good ... only you think there are problems ... just take the damn picture!" And it's true. Only at the very top end where other experts are your customers is there any concern about quality ... and even then it will be secondary to a look that catches the eye and attention.

[JSJR4]

Great shots. Like the gym class heroes ones best

[verty]

pete wentz.. mm SEXY!

[turbodude]

lol he is kinda a jerk, him and ash simpson

[verty]

lol he is kinda a jerk, him and ash simpson

whaaaaaaaaat? they are both HOT HOT HOT

[blackshadow]

Great story and some very nice shots there. And yes, you should try some more concert stuff.

[ShirleyShutter]

I would kill to meet them AND get a photo pass >.< I went to their concert at Madison Square Garden and I was section 234 >.< Oh what I would to even get a word out of their mouths directed at me =]

[mono55]

Oh what I would to even get a word out of their mouths directed at me =]

I've had several words directed at me, but as I don't pay attention to Pete's between song ramblings, I didn't realise it until my daughter told me about it after the shows (lol). Yes, I am a literally half-deaf old woman, hence my user name...

[ShirleyShutter]

I've had several words directed at me, but as I don't pay attention to Pete's between song ramblings, I didn't realise it until my daughter told me about it after the shows (lol). Yes, I am a literally half-deaf old woman, hence my user name...

lol, when you're a crazy fangirl, its pretty different. But then again, I plan to live in NYC when I'm older [I'm already pretty close] So I'll see alot of famous people anyways ^_^ lol, I told me 2 friends [one's an amatuer photographer] about a photographer who got a photo pass and to talk to fall out boy, she was like "nooooooooooooo!! Why cant we be old enough for night clubs?!?"

[ShirleyShutter]

I like 3+7 the best Btw ^_^

[Nick_b]

I think #4 (Fall out boy) is a cut above the rest. I'm a little surprised about the lighting. I would have expected more for a big act like them.

I think I like the shots of Gym Class Heroes more though. They seem more dynamic. I think #5 from that set is my favorite.

Personally I think showing up is 75% of the battle when it comes to concert photography. I have no idea how to get into the business but it seems like you pushing your foot through the crack in the door with that bit of luck. More importantly though is you fallowed that luck up with a good performance.

Good job.

[nw85887]

I met Slash once...but I didn't have a camera. :cry:

Great pics and congrats on the lucky freebies.

[turbodude]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I think the reason the Gym class heroes pics are better is because i love the band. I dont particularly like FOB music. But after hanging out with them i will be buying their next cd in support. So subconsciously maybe not as inspired when shooting FOB. Because i saw the difference in pics too. And also i think i didnt use my 30 1.4 as much during FOB. Which didnt make me be creative. Whenever i use that lens the ideas that come through my head are crazing good.

[milehighpres]

well turbo now i guess i am stalking you on threads. i was just searching..how to get into concert photography...and this thread came up...well hope your quest on concert photography goes well...

[turbodude]

i have a POTN stalker :)

[phantomD]

Amazing photos. Especially the crowd shots. Just amazing.

EDIT...seeing as you were shooting in ISO1600, and you've given the thumbs-up for people to repost your photos, I took the opportunity to test a photoshop plugin I've just started using. Its results never cease to amaze me.

http://www.bur.st/~damo64/crowdshot.jpg

[blackshadow]

I took the opportunity to test a photoshop plugin I've just started using. Its results never cease to amaze me.

What is the plugin?

[phantomD]

Noiseware

[turbodude]

cool, i didnt run these thru any noise program since i wasnt goign to print them. :) I use Noise Ninja. I wonder how the programs compare

[phantomD]

Can you clean the image using Noise Ninja and repost the result here? Just out of interest!

[medicdude]

man what an opportunity. i love GCH, and FOB isnt bad either. Very nice pics