Concert Shot

[Gromguitar4]

Hey guys!

I took this at a local open mic nite at my college and I was wondering what you guys think! What other tips do you have for concert photography?

[Nicole]

I think this is really well done. I like the composition and sharpness of it. My only suggestion might be to see what you can do to get her face just a little bit lighter.

[Learner]

Nice and sharp. Good angle. But too dark, with deep dark shadow at the forehead and eye. Maybe lightened up a bit with lessening of shadows. I'm a real newbie so you can take this with a grain. Thanks for posting.

[testmonkey]

Awesome. I think there's an argument to be made about leaving it dark as is. The red under-lighting pulls the eye up into the shot. I also like the ambiguity of it that can only come without copious details on the face. I think it captures the setting and feel of the concert.

[Quamen]

One good way to improve is to check out examples of good photos in the genre you are working in. That way you can get a better idea of what works and what doesn't, and in which situations (and types of bands) different styles of image work well.

Daniel Boud is one example of a photographer who takes very nice concert photos: http://boudist.com/

[Gromguitar4]

Thanks everyone! Yeah I will look into lighten the forehead at least. An Quamen I really likee the link! Thanks!