I had a similar journey into shooting live music when I was younger too – for exactly the same reasons (ie combining two passions). At the time I *think* I wanted to get into shooting band/artist portraits for music magazines and papers, but I never really pursued that. I think I knew deep down that shooting an artist you admire could easily become a negative experience (as the saying goes, "never meet your heroes"). So it's probably for the best. Still, I got to shoot some of my favorite acts live which was a big deal for me even though the results were mixed. But that was 2003! Great job with the KINO shots – I particularly like the silhouette against the red, and the prism work is very cool. Is the shot third from the end a double exposure?
It's cool to hear a bit of your history Tom. And rad that you got to work with some of your favorite bands!
The 3rd shot from the end is also with the prism, no double exposure there. The stage lights were off and he was only lit by the rim lighting behind him, which brought about the red foggy parts. I underexposed this image a bit, then brightened in post which emphasized the the graduation of light on the edge of the fog.
Awesome work!!
Thanks Xavi~
I had a similar journey into shooting live music when I was younger too – for exactly the same reasons (ie combining two passions). At the time I *think* I wanted to get into shooting band/artist portraits for music magazines and papers, but I never really pursued that. I think I knew deep down that shooting an artist you admire could easily become a negative experience (as the saying goes, "never meet your heroes"). So it's probably for the best. Still, I got to shoot some of my favorite acts live which was a big deal for me even though the results were mixed. But that was 2003! Great job with the KINO shots – I particularly like the silhouette against the red, and the prism work is very cool. Is the shot third from the end a double exposure?
It's cool to hear a bit of your history Tom. And rad that you got to work with some of your favorite bands!
The 3rd shot from the end is also with the prism, no double exposure there. The stage lights were off and he was only lit by the rim lighting behind him, which brought about the red foggy parts. I underexposed this image a bit, then brightened in post which emphasized the the graduation of light on the edge of the fog.
I really dig these!
Cheers! It was a fun shoot. I have another booked for later this month, so hopefully there'll be more to share then~
Love the effects derived from the prism... I was wondering how you achieved that so thanks for sharing.
Thanks Diana! I'll add more of the technical aspects to future posts. I'd like what I write to be helpful if it can be!