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Wed, 04 Aug 10
Doing a photo shoot for a band couldn’t really be further away from shooting gigs, as an exercise. For starters you’re in control of the lighting (which is nice), but you don’t have the natural energy and dynamism that a live performance (or a decent one at least) soars along on – instead you have to rely on the subject [...] Tue, 25 May 10
An even darker gig was Dinosaur Jr and Built To Spill in the main room at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, on the 16th of May. Apparently the band had actually requested the lowest light possible… Still, great bands, great gig – and it didn’t stop me getting some good shots Once again, full photo set and review at www.midlandsrocks.co.uk Sat, 22 May 10
Don’t know what it is, but there’s been a theme for the last few gigs I’ve been to of the band requesting as little light as possible… My overriding thought is, if somebody doesn’t really want to be seen then why did they join a band and get on the stage to begin with? Aw well, fortunately it’s occasions such as [...] Tue, 04 May 10
Great gig at the Wulfrun last Friday night. Levellers still pulling the crowds and giving it all they’ve got. Had the photo pit to myself again, which was a surprise… Thu, 29 Apr 10
Some really extreme lighting at the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club gig at the Wulfun Hall last night, and instead of fighting it I decided to try and embrace it – forget about burn out, etc just go with the flow and see what happens. Very happy with the results! Very impressed with the support band Dark Horses as well – [...] Tue, 27 Apr 10
…at least they did last Sunday. I’ve been waiting to see The Primitives live for over 20 years, and I’m glad to say they didn’t disappoint! Next up BRMC tomorrow night – as I enter into another busy gig period |
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