Some of my concert photography

Dave_G · 5th of September 2005 (Mon)

Took these about a year ago in a small venue called The Horn in a local town to me (St Albans) using my trusty (but now possibly dead) Ixus 500

ROCK!

hehe

They're not amazing, I just thought I'd share them. I like them anyway.

Chris - Lead singer with a band called Deckard

These guys were the 'headline' act called The Wildhearts. Guy with the dreadlocks is lead singer/guitarist Ginger, No Hair is bassist Random Jon Poole and other Long Hair is Hot Steve. Rock N Roll names eh....

small venue

knackered guitar anyone?

RockSlut · 5th of September 2005 (Mon)

Hi Dave, they look like an interesting band to photograph. The venue certainly doesn't look like it's an easy one though. Have you tried shooting with a fast lens (eg 50mm f/1.8), a higher ISO and no flash?

Good attempts though

edit: I just spotted that the photos were shot with an Ixus 500. Please feel free to disgredard my previous blather!

Dave_G · 6th of September 2005 (Tue)

hahaha no problemo

I haven't tried anything like that with my EOS, haven't had the chance to

RockSlut · 6th of September 2005 (Tue)

You will see an enormous difference and then wonder how you managed to do without it

I know that I did.

DwightMcCann · 6th of September 2005 (Tue)

Bad lighting is always a heartbreak! I agree with Angus, a very interesting looking lot.

Dave_G · 7th of September 2005 (Wed)

they certainly are interesting

I was just happy to get a few ok pics of them, they usually play heavyish punky but melodic sort of music, this was an accoustic gig.

they managed to pull it off perfectly!

Steve Parr · 8th of September 2005 (Thu)

Nothing kills the mood of live band photography faster than a flash.

I've gotten some pretty satisfying results using a 50mm and 85mm, both f/1.8:

This is the 85mm:

The 50mm:

The 85mm again:

A small investment, I think, to lose the disappointing effects of a flash in that environment. You can get both lenses, spend less than $450.00, and see a big difference in your shots...

Steve

DwightMcCann · 8th of September 2005 (Thu)

I may post this in several threads: as fallout from moving difficulties I don't have my usual network access and may be MIA for long stretches, sigh. I agree with Steve, flash is a last resort and fast glass essential. I recently picked up a 50mm f1.4 but haven't had a chance to try it yet.

LMP · 10th of September 2005 (Sat)

It is a tiny lil venue, it's the same place I took my 1st 'gig' shots that I posted here a few weeks back. Where abouts did you stand for the full frontal shots ? Back of the room ?

MattL · 12th of September 2005 (Mon)

From the first couple, looks like you would have been right in just about everybodys way there.

Im sure you wouldnt do that - but it looks like it :P

mikegoat · 12th of September 2005 (Mon)

readily fixable. All the information is there. Hope you don't mind my tweak.

5th of September 2005 (Mon)	#1
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Some of my concert photography Took these about a year ago in a small venue called The Horn in a local town to me (St Albans) using my trusty (but now possibly dead) Ixus 500 ROCK! hehe They're not amazing, I just thought I'd share them. I like them anyway. Chris - Lead singer with a band called Deckard These guys were the 'headline' act called The Wildhearts. Guy with the dreadlocks is lead singer/guitarist Ginger, No Hair is bassist Random Jon Poole and other Long Hair is Hot Steve. Rock N Roll names eh.... small venue knackered guitar anyone? __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

5th of September 2005 (Mon)	#2
RockSlut Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 768 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some of my concert photography Hi Dave, they look like an interesting band to photograph. The venue certainly doesn't look like it's an easy one though. Have you tried shooting with a fast lens (eg 50mm f/1.8), a higher ISO and no flash? Good attempts though edit: I just spotted that the photos were shot with an Ixus 500. Please feel free to disgredard my previous blather! __________________ Angus www.angusyoung.com.au Movie Stills Photography www.production-stills.co.uk

6th of September 2005 (Tue)	#3
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: Some of my concert photography hahaha no problemo I haven't tried anything like that with my EOS, haven't had the chance to __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

6th of September 2005 (Tue)	#4
RockSlut Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 768 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some of my concert photography You will see an enormous difference and then wonder how you managed to do without it I know that I did. __________________ Angus www.angusyoung.com.au Movie Stills Photography www.production-stills.co.uk

6th of September 2005 (Tue)	#5
DwightMcCann so, what are we talking about? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buellton, California, USA Posts: 20,827 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some of my concert photography Bad lighting is always a heartbreak! I agree with Angus, a very interesting looking lot. __________________ Dwight McCann Website - Facebook - 6th Annual BBQ Gear List - Concert FAQ - My Small Studio How I Got Into This Business

7th of September 2005 (Wed)	#6
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: Some of my concert photography they certainly are interesting I was just happy to get a few ok pics of them, they usually play heavyish punky but melodic sort of music, this was an accoustic gig. they managed to pull it off perfectly! __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

8th of September 2005 (Thu)	#7
Steve Parr should have taken his own advice Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6,593 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some of my concert photography Nothing kills the mood of live band photography faster than a flash. I've gotten some pretty satisfying results using a 50mm and 85mm, both f/1.8: This is the 85mm: The 50mm: The 85mm again: A small investment, I think, to lose the disappointing effects of a flash in that environment. You can get both lenses, spend less than $450.00, and see a big difference in your shots... Steve

10th of September 2005 (Sat)	#9
LMP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,108	Re: Some of my concert photography It is a tiny lil venue, it's the same place I took my 1st 'gig' shots that I posted here a few weeks back. Where abouts did you stand for the full frontal shots ? Back of the room ?

12th of September 2005 (Mon)	#10
MattL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,159	Re: Some of my concert photography From the first couple, looks like you would have been right in just about everybodys way there. Im sure you wouldnt do that - but it looks like it :P __________________ Matt

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