Comments on: Concert Photography Masterclass

By: Phife

Phife — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:49:06 +0000

hiya there, excellent article. took some shots last weekend at a 3 day jazz festival (www.javajazzfestival.com), here’s the flickr page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33860547@N02/
appreciate your input, tried some of your tips, especially trying high ISO. in large stage w/ abundant light, it’s a blast getting great shots. But if the stage is small, I was having problems getting the correct exposure (the stage was small, the audicen was sitting on the floor, the distance b/w the audience to the band is only 3 metres away (9 feet?). Tried using ISO 1600, helped a bit, but still a bit dimmed results.
Let me know your input for such condition.
Thanks.

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:11:36 +0000

Hey Dan,
I love the article, as I do concert photography myself for my website, and I’m always looking for new tips to make my shots look better.
Right now both my wife and I are using D40’s which aren’t the best concert shooters around but they fit our limited budget (website isn’t going to be near profitable for a long time). Do you have any suggestions for an upgrade when the time comes (hopefully can replace one this year)?

By: Mi Lady

Mi Lady — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:27:52 +0000

Sorry i meant f3.5

By: Mi Lady

Mi Lady — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:14:28 +0000

Hey, gret info…i have a musician boyfriend and am continously trying to take good pics of him and his band and i am often dissapointed as i find it hard to take pictures without a flash, this article has helped alot. However i would like to ask a question to dan or anyone who reads this, i have a Canon EOS 400D and my lens only goes to f4.5, any advise on what setting to use…. i recently took come pictures using ISO 1600 and i must say i was dissapointed in how grainy some of the photos were. Thanks.

By: Darkspore

Darkspore — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:15:45 +0000

You are an inspiration! Lovely pictures and great advice! I learnt something from this very helpful article. Thanks!

By: Barney Poole

Barney Poole — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:37:30 +0000

Hi Dan,
Like your shots/site/advice. I too have the 5D and take the occasional concert shot in small london venues..can you advise on white balance settings as many of these venues rely heavily on red light that comes out real bad in my photos!
Cheers, Barney

By: Rebecca Lee

Rebecca Lee — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:59:19 +0000

This is such an easy to follow guide – thanks so much!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:49:32 +0000

Definitely some great advise.
You have some nice pics too.
I’ve been out of the scene for awhile but I took hundreds of live concert shots back in the 80’s.
I may just have to start shooting bands again..I miss it.
I recently made some of my pics available at
http://www.liveloudphotos.com
Take care

By: snyggast

snyggast — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:04:34 +0000

Great info. In night clubs, strobe lights makes everything tricky. On my last I got ghost images. Any tips on this one?

By: Kafreen

Kafreen — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:03:40 +0000

WOW.
amazing, thanks so much.
you’re a very, very inspiring man!