 Linda L. Clark |
Tips on Taking a Band's Picture Inside I am going to photograph a 6-piece band that will be playing for a high school reunion. It will be inside - probably low light (?)... except obviously for lights on the band's faces. Should I angle the flash? Shoot direct flash? Any tips? Thanks. They want to use these pictures for their Web site.
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Jenny Pate-Hyndman |
I'm also very interested in hearing any ideas on this as well. Thanks in advance!
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Diane Dupuis |
If there's any chance you can get there early before the event starts and have them pose in position with extra lighting, that would be best. If not, then bring a tripod, stake out a good spot, and try with flash and without.
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Linda L. Clark |
That's a good idea. I think I will get there early and try to get a shot of the band when they are dressed ... but before the crowd gets there.
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Roy Blinston |
From experience, I have found Band members always get there a bit late ... and they are often nervous (edgy) as they are about to perform (which is understandable). Good luck with getting some pics before the event! I personally would move in as close as possible, highlighting one band member at a time, with the others in the background (if they move, so what ... it can add drama to ambient light. Forget the flash for overall use, but it can be used effectively close in (as above). Meter off the background and fill in with your flash. You may have more of a chance getting pics as the night wears on (after playing).
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Linda L. Clark |
The photo shoot went well! I bounced the flash most of the time. I also had my flash power cut back 1/3-2/3. I used my telephoto lens to get a lot of close up shots of the individual band members. You are right about taking the group pic later in the evening. I waited until after the 2nd set ... and they were much more relaxed and that helped me to get a really good group photo. I used ISO 200 ... shot on Auto ... bounced flash ... and had great results! (D70 Nikon)
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David M |
show us some pics...
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Linda L. Clark |
I will do that as soon as I can...at work now. :)
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BetterPhoto Member |
Include the instruments. See my gallery.. One good photo of a bassist for a local band.
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