Concert Photography

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Afternoon,

been too a few concerts this past week and noticed that, what i presumed was the event photographer, wasn't using a flash.

so in the dark atmosphere of the concert, i wondered what kit he would have likely had so that they didn't need flashes.

Thanks
 
They would use a combination of fast lenses (f2.8 or faster) and high ISO. I have been shooting gigs for 3 years and never use flash, with my favourite lenses being the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L and 50mm f1.4. And ISO is usually between 800-3200.
 
just having a look at both of your websites and your images don't look like they have a lot of noise as i may have expected for such high iso's
 
I have never seen a concert photographer using a flash from the pit. As said you need fast lenses, high ISO, a steady hand and sometimes a bit of luck! 24-70 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 should definitely be in your bag if you're planning on shooting from the pit any time soon.
 
ohara said:
I have never seen a concert photographer using a flash from the pit. As said you need fast lenses, high ISO, a steady hand and sometimes a bit of luck! 24-70 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 should definitely be in your bag if you're planning on shooting from the pit any time soon.
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yeah those 2 lenses are the most used from my bag but I never go anywhere without my 50mm 1.4 has save my bacon on more than one occasion
 
Attended a talk this week by a gig photographer and he said it was normally a condition of entry that no flash is allowed. Some artistes allow shooting during the first one or two songs then that is it. Any pros allowed on have to adhere to strict rules on where they can stand etc in addition to the no flash rules. This more or less dictates the sort of kit needed - generally as in ohara’s reply. Some artistes may insist on vetting all images that might appear in print. Any infringement of the conditions imposed will result in being ejected.
 
bornagain said:
Any infringement of the conditions imposed will result in being ejected.
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Worse than that. If you break how images can be used or not used then you can be looking at a lawyer and pretty much no chance of shooting major gigs again.

It is ridiculous now. We have 100 times better equipment than the 60s and 70s yet a thousand times worse access and even then people own your images from the second you shoot them, so if you want to earn a living wage, pretty much forget it.

I honestly believe this generation will not have that iconic imagery because of it.
 
Van Morrison not very fond of toggers.He's walked off and stoppedd his shows before now.
 
ding76uk said:
Worse than that. If you break how images can be used or not used then you can be looking at a lawyer and pretty much no chance of shooting major gigs again.

It is ridiculous now. We have 100 times better equipment than the 60s and 70s yet a thousand times worse access and even then people own your images from the second you shoot them, so if you want to earn a living wage, pretty much forget it.

I honestly believe this generation will not have that iconic imagery because of it.
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Have to adgreed,which seem ashame :(
 
ab2012 said:
Van Morrison not very fond of toggers.He's walked off and stoppedd his shows before now.
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I find that attitude immature and stupid. As a photographer you are there to do a job, promoting the artist through the media, if they didn't want that then their management should not allow passes. Same with the Odd Future attacking photographers this last week. Some people in the industry should grow up and get over themselves!
 
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