Copyright (C) 2009 Mary Weiland
The stage lighting made it difficult to come away with solid shots (is it okay to blame the lighting instead of the photographer?...in this case, I say yes until I learn more). The lights were coming from behind the stage so that the band members were backlit…which equates to silhouettes or darkened faces. Hard-to-work-with lighting combined with non-stop movement from the band members made the majority of the shots blurred and unusable.
Copyright (C) 2009 Mary Weiland
As of my 3rd try on shooting bands, I’m finding it more satisfying to take pictures of the stage and what is on it rather than the band. This may solely be because the stage, equipment, and instruments remain still, which makes it easy to come away with a clear shot…not to mention I don’t need to fight with the crowd to get up close during set breaks. It may also be because I am shy when it comes to shooting people and am still learning what the best angles are that make a solid photograph. Whatever it is, I really do just love the simple, clean look of the guitars and drums standing by themselves in the spotlight.
Copyright (C) 2009 Mary Weiland
The last picture in this post just makes me laugh. After the band left the stage, the crowd was emphatically cheering them on to play one more song. I love the girl on the left clapping and eagerly waiting for Baroness to return. The two guys to the right of her look just as enthused and completely satisfied with the show they just witnessed. But what makes the shot for me is the 4th guy from the left. He totally caught me taking pics of the fans, and his expression screams “I see you!” all the while saying, "Hey! I'm having my picture taken!"
Copyright (C) 2009 Mary Weiland
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