Old School Abbey- Live Performance

[taykuyphotoart]

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[xxpinballxx]

Just curious as to what aspects you are looking to be critiqued?
When posting to the critique section we ask you give some information about the shot and question as to how you are wanting it critiqued.
For me the lighting seems to be a bit too cool. Also the botom right corner is distracting having just a touch of the hand and guitar in frame. Did you crop it down or is this right from camera?

[taykuyphotoart]

The Shot is straight from the camera, I was actually wondering what I could do to improve the lighting situation at a club I attend regularly in Huntington for magazine assignments. The lights are colored and always from the back. Is there a way I can photograph the band without flash? The flash kind of kills the atmoshpere, but is quite effective. I was curious if anyone had any trade secret tips on low light photography.

[xxpinballxx]

there are some here that shoot concerts so they might be better able to help out. Are you using the on board flash or external?
Just wondering maybe if you used a gel to color the flash or bring down the power some.

[taykuyphotoart]

I am using the Canon Speedlite 430EX, and like I said it works, but it makes all the warm fuzzy lights look like a warehouse shot...

[clockdoc]

Shooting available light against colored house lights is always going to be quite a challenge. What white balance were you using here? Have you experimentd with the different white balance options your camera offers? As pinball suggested, try getting some of the sample gel filters packs and use the ones in the warm orange range (CTO ) for starters.

[xxpinballxx]

Shooting available light against colored house lights is always going to be quite a challenge. What white balance were you using here? Have you experimentd with the different white balance options your camera offers? As pinball suggested, try getting some of the sample gel filters packs and use the ones in the warm orange range (CTO ) for starters.

yeah!!!!! I got a lighting question somewhat right?
Lee, i was waiting for you to chime in on this one. When I think of lighting you are the one that pops in my head....you and Trelaflip but hes never around.