Three Song Rule...

[narlus]

in the instances where i can shoot the whole show, it's not like i have my camera up to my eye all the time...i don't think the review suffers at all.

btw, it looks like yr site is down.

[RichSoansPhotos]

Just unbelievable, just when I thought I had no more unlimited sets left, went to another gig tonight and had the time of my life.....again

[elrey2375]

Originally Posted by supernova74

Deal with the 3 song rule and get on with it. If your good enough, youll get the shots you need in 3 songs.

While I would probably sugarcoat it a bit more, I agree, it's enough to get what you need if you are competent. Is it optimal? No, of course not, but not very much is when it comes to photography.

[narlus]

taken after the 3rd song...

[RichSoansPhotos]

Originally Posted by narlus

taken after the 3rd song...

That's because they hadn't escorted you out of the building

[narlus]

didn't need an escort...i had a ticket.

[RichSoansPhotos]

OK, perhaps I got that mis-interpreted

[narlus]

my photo was intended to show that there are some shots that you just can't get in the 1st three...here's another



obviously a competent shooter *should* be able to get enough good shots for a usable gallery in the first 3 songs. but there are gonna be choice moments that don't occur during the 1st three. a shot like this one below is one of the reasons i like to shoot the ATP fests...once you are out of the pit, you can shoot from the house w/o anyone bothering you. Not that I continue shooting for the entire gig, but it's nice to be ready.

[RichSoansPhotos]

I'm not doubting your competency or anyone's on here

I was just trying to say, if you didn't have a ticket or do a review, they're likely to escort you out of the building

[Monstro 66]

From another point of view it really used to piss me off when I'd paid serious money for a front row ticket and the pit photographers were bouncing all over the place holding a camera as high as they could, I'm a tad more understanding now but it really does annoy those in the front row

[dannequin]

From what I've heard the 3 song rule applies because artists are generally 'fresher looking' during the first 3 songs, because gradually as the show progresses, they become sweatier and a little rough after their performance, and part of their 'image' is to look flawless / like they never break a sweat doing what they do...

I also think that it has to do with being disruptive, if I was at a show, I would want to fixate my eyes on the artist, and concentrate on their movements, a photographer could get in the way or create a 'distraction' during the show, or could distract the band members...

[narlus]

Originally Posted by dannequin

From what I've heard the 3 song rule applies because artists are generally 'fresher looking' during the first 3 songs, because gradually as the show progresses, they become sweatier and a little rough after their performance, and part of their 'image' is to look flawless / like they never break a sweat doing what they do...

i would think that this really would only apply to pop acts

[supernova74]

Originally Posted by Monstro 66

From another point of view it really used to piss me off when I'd paid serious money for a front row ticket and the pit photographers were bouncing all over the place holding a camera as high as they could, I'm a tad more understanding now but it really does annoy those in the front row

Good point you make. I shot Lana Del Rey recently in Adelaide and i have never seen a pit so packed, and we were only allowed 2 songs. Those punters had been waiting down the front for a long time to see her, they wouldnt want a pit ful of togs in their way the whole time..

[TJF Photography]

Reviving this thread once again!

Thanks to all the experienced photogs for sharing their skills in techniques, rules, and frustrations with concert photography.

My question: Opening bands / other acts; does the 3-song rule apply to each act? So you run up and shoot 3, hide, then run up and shoot 3, etc. But in all seriousness, how does that work?

Thanks,

TJ

[narlus]

for a show that you've got access to a photo pit, the same rules will apply.

my experience is that unless it's specifically stated, in a GA club there are no restrictions. or if you get the hairy eyeball from on stage.