Band photography - Pictures that make you go WOW

02/04/2006 04:24:45 PM · #1

Do you know of any band photography that makes you go WOW.. or ooohh aahahhhhh....

I am doing a shoot on monday and am looking for inspiration.

ps. you have to pick OTHER peoples shots to share, not your own.

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

02/04/2006 04:32:01 PM · #2

Originally posted by leaf:

Are we talking posed cover shots or concert?

coolhar

02/04/2006 04:33:42 PM · #3

Check out the work of Bob Rose.

Zigomar

Fujifilm X100T

Lensbaby 2.0

02/04/2006 04:42:30 PM · #4

Originally posted by coolhar:

Check out the work of Bob Rose.

Baaah, you were faster...
Anyway, his photos make me go WOW too,...
nevermind...

Message edited by author 2006-02-04 16:43:15.

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

02/04/2006 05:10:33 PM · #5

I recently covered a local Battle of the Bands event. I don't know if they'll make the DPC crowd go WOW, but locally I've had some great reaction.

For those interested in the tech. info: Digital Rebel XT, 50mm f/1.8 II, ISO 1600, f/1.8 to f/2.2, 1/60 sec. to 1/125 sec. (Shutter Speeds and Apertures mostly in that approx. range).

Oh yeah, I like Bobs work too. Also, you should check out Goldberry's work; she's making quite a name for herself on the Calgary music scene.

leaf

02/04/2006 05:13:40 PM · #6

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Originally posted by leaf:
Do you know of any band photography that makes you go WOW.. or ooohh aahahhhhh....

I am doing a shoot on monday and am looking for inspiration.

ps. you have to pick OTHER peoples shots to share, not your own.

Are we talking posed cover shots or concert?

sorry, I was thinking posed pics, for cd cover use, or posters and such.

hanneke

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/04/2006 05:16:19 PM · #7

Anton Corbijn

blindjustice

Canon EOS-7D

02/04/2006 06:16:08 PM · #8

check out bobsterlobster-
also nazgul
plus, they both have great other shots in their portfolio--

Message edited by author 2006-02-04 18:19:56.

Hail the Heartbreaker

Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

02/04/2006 06:31:26 PM · #9

here.

I like band shots that don't scream "look at me, I'm in a BAND!!!"

edit: html!!!

Message edited by author 2006-02-04 18:32:02.

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

02/04/2006 06:35:11 PM · #10

Originally posted by biteme:

Anton Corbijn

Definitely great stuff.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

02/04/2006 06:37:35 PM · #11

Ã�rni Torfason (arnit) also has some excellent shots:

stare_at_the_sun

Canon EOS-10D

02/04/2006 06:42:20 PM · #12

I thought that was freaking amazing when I saw it...

02/04/2006 07:05:21 PM · #13

Not anything that will make you go WOW!, but here's some shot's I did a few months ago.

Shooting bands and trying to be original is a bitch.

leaf

02/04/2006 07:18:37 PM · #14

Originally posted by Hail the Heartbreaker:

here.

I like band shots that don't scream "look at me, I'm in a BAND!!!"

edit: html!!!

I agree very much. I really am not a big fan of the group of people standing there looking 'tough' with arms crossed, or cowboy stanse, looking poeticly off to the side, or curiosly serios into the camera... but it is a challenge to have 4 people posing together and not have them look either family portrait like, or tough guy band shot....

02/04/2006 07:24:53 PM · #15

Originally posted by leaf:

Originally posted by Hail the Heartbreaker:
here.

I like band shots that don't scream "look at me, I'm in a BAND!!!"

edit: html!!!

I agree very much. I really am not a big fan of the group of people standing there looking 'tough' with arms crossed, or cowboy stanse, looking poeticly off to the side, or curiosly serios into the camera... but it is a challenge to have 4 people posing together and not have them look either family portrait like, or tough guy band shot....

Try shooting a band whre the drummer is 3 times the size of the lead guitarist and make then have the same importance in the shot...that was hsot with a 24mm in very cramped quarters to boot.

02/04/2006 07:26:48 PM · #16

Originally posted by leaf:

I did this a while back for the now defunct band US:

02/04/2006 07:28:11 PM · #17

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Originally posted by leaf:

Originally posted by Hail the Heartbreaker:
here.

I like band shots that don't scream "look at me, I'm in a BAND!!!"

edit: html!!!

I agree very much. I really am not a big fan of the group of people standing there looking 'tough' with arms crossed, or cowboy stanse, looking poeticly off to the side, or curiosly serios into the camera... but it is a challenge to have 4 people posing together and not have them look either family portrait like, or tough guy band shot....

I did this a while back for the now defunct band US:

I like it.

Hey, I saw you were selling your 600. Did anybody on FM buy it?

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/04/2006 07:34:52 PM · #18

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

Hey, I saw you were selling your 600. Did anybody on FM buy it?

Somebody bought it. I never use it now that I am down here in Mobile.

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

02/04/2006 07:44:12 PM · #19

my own meager contribution:
Concert Photos

oops...i missed the part about not posting your own shots. sorry :(

Message edited by author 2006-02-04 20:36:05.

Pedro

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

02/04/2006 08:05:48 PM · #20

Alecia does some awesome stuff, though she doesn't post very much of it.

This oneof Sher's is awesome. who doesn't love Alice Cooper? :D

pawdrix

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

02/04/2006 08:19:57 PM · #21

Nazgul

02/04/2006 08:21:27 PM · #22

Shooting concert shots that have spent thousands light the stage is much easier than posing and lighting the band from scratch...

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/04/2006 10:26:26 PM · #23

Here is my attempt. I would like nothing better than to do this for a job.. full stop.. It is such a thrill.

my try at bands

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

02/04/2006 10:35:21 PM · #24

I did a small photoshoot for a 3 guys band. They asked me not to share pictures until they decide what they like and what they do not want to be shown to anybody. I had to follow since one of the guys is my boss.

Nick