Photography of Entertainers
I enjoy photographing musicians and entertainers. Whether it be a studio or location shoot for marketing or CD covers or live performances there are challenges to be met. In a studio or controlled environment creating the lighting that tells the story and eliciting emotion and expression is the challenge. During a live performance, lighting is what it is and the emotion is always there but the challenge becomes capturing the right moment when all the pieces come together.
Whether it be a studio or location shoot for marketing or CD covers or live performances there are challenges to be met. In a studio or controlled environment creating the lighting that tells the story and eliciting emotion and expression is the challenge. During a live performance, lighting is what it is and the emotion is always there but the challenge becomes capturing the right moment when all the pieces come together.
I love a challenge.
Here are some images from a location photo shoot for the Saith band (here’s lead singer Nathan’s web site). I was hired by Valerie Romanoff (Sedona/New York Musician) to capture here working with the band over in Jerome at the Spirit room. And here’s bass player Dom’s web-site.
In between sets we needed to make a band/group photo. The awning out front with everyone standing on the bench with a little fill flash was just the ticket.
Here’s one of my favorites of Valerie. It shows her in her element. Action and energy! The Lumix GX8 and the 7-14mm Lumix G Vario f4.0 lens was perfect for getting in all the action from a very close position.
Another fav… Shows the sparkle in her eyes and smile!
Images in this post were captured with the Lumix GH4 and 35-100mm Lumix Vario f2.8 lens (except for the ‘dancing guitar’ image) I’m still enjoying the smal, lightweight form factor of the Lumix line of pro camera gear. It allows me to be low key in live situations but still gives me the quality I need!
Just a reminder I am a Lumix Luminary and am sponsored by them for speaking to photography groups. That means I get to try out a lot of the new gear too!
Yours in Creative Photography, Bob
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