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This is how it feels like standing in front of a big stage (at least this is the case for me). The band enters the stage, some people scream, others faint but you are just anxious and think: “am i dreaming or is this real” Then it hits you again, damn, it’s real and I am better back to reality again and take some great pics! You realize all the fancy equipment on the stage that you just used to know from videowalls – and then, suddenly the lights go dark. Welcome to the world of rock stardom! Are you ready to get close to your idols? Thousands of screaming people, squeezed in between the trench and the people behind, create a sheer unsurmountable barrier whereas you enter easily from the side of the stage, sipping coke and walk to the stage in front of the security guards. Sure, you’ll need more storage space, but it is absolutely worth it to have the ability to change all the parameter like white balance and exposure afterwards in post processing. Do not only shoot 1 picture but 3 or 4 to have a higher yield of pictures that you can use.įinally: Always shoot in RAW format. I always use spot metering, because the stage lights are changing rapidly and you’ll never know if the lights will hit the artists face in the next second or not.

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Some people also use manual mode, but I feel rather comfortable that my camera sets the right exposure and I don’t have to think about it. I always shoot in Aperture priority mode and at my lowest aperture setting (e.g 1.8 2.8, depending on the lens you are using). In my opinion this is an individual preference and you should try what fits to your style. Which Mode and Settings Should I shoot with?

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Or, even better (but more expensive): Buy a full frame camera.Ĥ.

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Therefore I recommend to use noise reduction software in your post processing workflow.

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Using such high ISO settings at a digital SLRs with a crop sensor will generate a lot of noise. Unfortunately the answer is: Yes, at least most of the time. You may be thinking: “What?! I am using a lens with an aperture of 1.8 and an ISO setting of 1600 and I still not get the shot I want?” Most of the time you’ll find yourself dialing your ISO setting up to 1600 or higher to get a decent shutter speed. A good setting for your camera’s ISO value is crucial for concert photography. One important setting on your camera is the ISO value.

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How to get rid of the red creature from another galaxy-look? Convert your pictures into black and white and the musicians will look way more natural again. For small stages a 50mm lens is a good compromise to get a head shot of the lead singer and a full length shot of the drummer (depending how big the stage actually is). This lens saved me a couple of times when the light technician seemed to sleep and the stage was almost pitch black. Talking about lenses for concert photography always ends up with the same conclusion: use fast lenses! Most of the time the stage light is very low so your only chance to get sharp images is to use a fast lens.Īs a beginner I would recommend the cheap 50mm 1.8, because of its ability to shoot in low light at its lowest aperture setting. Beside the fact that the musicians look like creatures from another galaxy the light is so low that you hardly get sharp pictures when not using proper equipment. The problem in these small venues is in the lack of stage light! Most of the concerts I was starting with had only a blue and a red spotlight on stage. Why not ask some friends who play in a band and offer them your skills next time? For sure they would be more than happy to have pictures of their next concert.īut all beginnings are difficult and so is concert photography. Therefore this is the perfect playground for you to change your camera settings and getting used to be in front of a stage. In these venues it’s more likely that you can enter with your camera equipment without any special press accreditation. What is the best way to start? The easiest way to build your career is to begin in small clubs. Getting started! Prepare yourself to become a concert photographer In this short tutorial I will write about my experience of being a concert photographer – I hope it will improve your skills in this exciting field of photography.ġ.

Not only do you have the ability to shoot one image but can take hundreds of pictures that you can carry home. Imagine yourself standing 6 feet away in front of your beloved idol and taking portraits of them. Being a concert photographer can be very exciting.