March 24-26, 2012 - Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Washington, DC
Live concert photography is tough. Moving lights, moving subjects, dark venues, time restrictions, smoke, and limited access all make for difficult shooting. At the Photoshop World Las Vegas in 2009 we introduced a new Pre conference workshop that would allow participants to learn and practice concert photography and it was so much fun that it is offered again in Orlando at Photoshop World 2010.
First I’d like to tell you a little about Scott Diussa and myself since we are the instructors. Scott is the Manager of Nikon Professional Services and Training but that’s not all, he is a great photographer and teacher. He plays a mean guitar and brings that knowledge to his concert photography. Scott has shot bands both big and small from clubs to stadiums. I am a photographer, author and instructor. I have being shooting concerts since the days of film and have shot bands both big and small. But enough about us, lets talk about the class.
The class is broken into three distinctive parts: The classroom, the live shoot and back to the classroom.
We start in the classroom where we cover the ins and outs of concert photography, from getting the credentials to picking the right gear and what settings to use.We cover why we shoot in manual mode and how to get the best results by using the best metering mode for the situation. Photo pit etiquette is covered along with dealing with time limitations, space concerns and composition problems and solutions. Its a lot of information and it comes pretty fast but that’s because we need to have plenty of time for the live shoot.
We take the class information and put it to use in an actual concert environment. Lights, music, and explosive guitar solos. All the great excitement that makes concert shooting so much fun. Not only will you get three songs to shoot the band, but we will have a bunch of Nikon gear on hand for those who want to try a different body or lens. Scott and I will also be on hand to help with any problems you might have or any questions you need answered. When we did this in Vegas last year, we also had a couple of other photographers around who knew their way around a concert shoot and were happy to help so we really strive to make sure everyone gets their questions answered.
We return to the classroom after the shoot and discuss what went right and what went wrong, what worked and what didn’t. We also discuss the post processing. So if you have ever wanted to shoot a concert, or want to get some controlled practice in, then this class is for you.
The class is limited to 40 people. For more information and to sign up, go here: http://www.photoshopworld.com/?page=workshops#concert
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