I was “commissioned” to photograph the “We Sing, You Sing” Concert in Croydon in June. I use the word commissioned because I realise that it means that as an artist I have been given free reign to photograph what I want and how I want the show photographed. Though I was quite exhausted doing this job as I’d just finished covering a wedding the day before I quite enjoyed it. It’s very important for an artist to enjoy his work while doing these shows otherwise “you will miss the shots.” Stage work can be quite boring as you haven’t got much to play with. If you’re not concentrating hard enough, all your shots will look very similar and there is a very huge chance that you’re gonna have a few good ones in your mix.
Equipment : EOS Canon 5D Mark II, Canon EF 35mm f/1.4, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L and Sigma EX DG HSM 50mm f/1.4
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5 comments
Nice work Jide, but does not strike me as much as the last sing concert you shot. Just my opinion.
Hmmmmm…….. I did not attend this event.. but I can hear the children singing laughing, the music playing and the loud applause just by looking at these pictures. Jide your reputation precedes you. Attention to DETAIL and good use of light. Well use of grain. E ku ise.
Hmmmmm…….. I did not attend this event.. but I can hear the children singing laughing, the music playing and the loud applause just by looking at these pictures. Jide your reputation precedes you. Attention to DETAIL and good use of light. Well use of grain. E ku ise.
Hmm concerts are a tough one but you can see everyone was having a good time, which it’s all about.
My fav is of the sole performer with the blue spotlight behind him…tis a great use of light.
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I love this your documentary style of Photography