New Photographer

RocknRollDave · #1 (**permalink**) 28-07-05, 12:20

Hello, i am new to the photography world, am hopefully starting a 1 day week course to do AS level photography in sept and bought myself a Canon D60.

My main interests are band photography (gigs, promos etc) i have pics i have taken in past which i will post up if requested, just wondered if anyone had any advice etc.

Id love to do it as a career one day maybe work for a newspaper/music mag who knows.....

Col.Kurtz · #2 (**permalink**) 30-07-05, 11:20

Hi Rnr Dave, I used to take photos of bands quite a lot as I was looking at photography as a career, but got side-tracked into video. I still do photography as a hobby though, but don't get out enough to photograph bands lol.

Love to see some of your photos in the gallery, I mainly use film cameras, but I borrow digital cameras occasionally - if the circumstances call for it.

KIPAX · #3 (**permalink**) 17-05-07, 10:25

I am currently dipping my toe into band photogrpahy.. Started at the attic in accrington the other week but the lighting was so bad I had to use flash and that just killed the atmosphere of the shots.. they where all crisp and clean which isn't good for bands... I am doing one next friday night where I am told lighting is better so I can try non flash photography which I prefer anyway.. I aint good at flash.. I have a 1.8 and some 2.8 lenses so if the lighting is half decent I will be OK :)

WillowTheWhisp · #4 (**permalink**) 17-05-07, 11:39

Why not post some of your pics in the gallery Dave?

Col.Kurtz · #5 (**permalink**) 21-05-07, 22:11

I think R&RDave is long gone!

I agree with Kipax about flash, although I have had some interesting results by using flash on an open shutter at gigs. I'll have a look for one to show you what I mean.

WillowTheWhisp · #6 (**permalink**) 21-05-07, 22:15

oops. Hadn't noticed how old the original post was.

KIPAX · #7 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 13:42

yeagh I didnt either willow... silly us :)

hi kurtz... I know theres some good effects to be had with flash.... it's me.. I am just not good with it.. I prefer none flash work.. Can get good band pics without flash given half decent lighting and good camera that deals with noise...

I am doing a band on friday night without flash.. never been before but am told half decent lighting... my fingers are crossed :) Still prefer an outdoor event :)

WillowTheWhisp · #8 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 13:57

Hey look KIPAX! You've got 13 posts.

Look forward to seeing the photos. Natural lighting always looks better to me from an atmosphere point of view at a concert or something.

Poppy · #9 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 19:20

They really are very good Willow, well worth a look. Wish I could understand how to use proper cameras, instead of only idiot proof automatics. My brain just switches off every time I try.

WillowTheWhisp · #10 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 19:46

I've got a Canon350D but half the time I never have it with me and end up doing point and click with my very ancient camera phone!

I've seen KIPAX's website and the albums of Accrington Stanley. Some brilliant shots in there.

KIPAX · #11 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 19:50

Heres two done in ossy theatre with NO flash and from the back of the room

sIGH.. cant post pictures either :(

KIPAX · #12 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 19:51

I cant wait to get to 15 posts then I am finally TRUSTED!

KIPAX · #13 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 19:52

Wahay 15 :)

heres two from the back of ossie thetre with NO flash and set in evening so only minimum stage lights

Poppy · #14 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 20:09

Excellent! you would lose all the drama with a flash evening it all out.

WillowTheWhisp · #15 (**permalink**) 22-05-07, 20:14

There's a familiar looking face.