Band Photo shoot
Jun 15, 2017 16:41:40 #
The lead singer in my Husband's band asked for me to do a photo shoot of them. I'm excited and nervous. I was thinking of having them hold they're instruments for one pose. The singer can hold the mic, but do you think it is enough for the drummer to just hold his sticks? Any other suggestions are appreciated. Three are average height and thin. One is short and heavier. Any ideas of posing them? In case any grumpies read this: Yes, I have looked on line. I also have a few example pictures. I just wanted to, for my research, reach out to this group also.
Jun 15, 2017 16:54:55 #
Tracy B. wrote:
The lead singer in my Husband's band asked for me ... (show quote)
You may wish to consider a range of options, some with good lighting and clean, but others with a concert setting, capturing the motion, especially for the drummer...
Somehow capturing the energy and ambiance of a performance seems to work. Check out Polly Samson's photographs... http://pollysamson.com/gallery_OAI.htm
Of course she has all the access that she needs and can afford all the Leicas that have ever been manufactured!
Jun 15, 2017 16:58:44 #
Peterff wrote:
You may wish to consider a range of options, some with good lighting and clean, but others with a concert setting, capturing the motion, especially for the drummer...
Yea, I like that idea. Thanks
Jun 15, 2017 17:01:43 #
This one depends on the personality of the drummer. Have the band assemble for a typical posed photo, the guys holding their instruments, the singer holding the mic. Have the drummer fully included, but doing something non-congruent to the pose of the others, something almost creatively distracting. However, avoid anything corny looking.
--Bob
--Bob
Tracy B. wrote:
The lead singer in my Husband's band asked for me ... (show quote)
Jun 15, 2017 17:08:24 #
rmalarz wrote:
This one depends on the personality of the drummer. Have the band assemble for a typical posed photo, the guys holding their instruments, the singer holding the mic. Have the drummer fully included, but doing something non-congruent to the pose of the others, something almost creatively distracting. However, avoid anything corny looking.
--Bob
--Bob
That could be interesting.
Jun 15, 2017 17:35:06 #
Don't know why I didn't suggest this right off. Go to google and click on images. Then enter
band photos
in the search window. Google will even suggest photo shoot ideas, etc., as a topic to search. You'll have more inspiration than you'll have time to review.
--Bob
band photos
in the search window. Google will even suggest photo shoot ideas, etc., as a topic to search. You'll have more inspiration than you'll have time to review.
--Bob
Tracy B. wrote:
That could be interesting.
Jun 15, 2017 17:43:16 #
rmalarz wrote:
Don't know why I didn't suggest this right off. Go to google and click on images. Then enter
band photos
in the search window. Google will even suggest photo shoot ideas, etc., as a topic to search. You'll have more inspirat ion than you'll have time to review.
--Bob
band photos
in the search window. Google will even suggest photo shoot ideas, etc., as a topic to search. You'll have more inspirat ion than you'll have time to review.
--Bob
Thamks Bob. I did get some examples on Google. They are-very helpful.
Jun 15, 2017 19:16:33 #
Tracy B. wrote:
The lead singer in my Husband's band asked for me ... (show quote)
Capture them in their natural setting while they're playing on stage! Try to capture their emotions while they're playing. Here's an example I shot during the bass player's solo.
Jun 15, 2017 19:34:23 #
skingfong wrote:
Capture them in their natural setting while they're playing on stage! Try to capture their emotions while they're playing. Here's an example I shot during the bass player's solo.
Yep: Hard to do of course, but technical (photographic) quality isn't always the main criterion
Jun 15, 2017 20:09:49 #
skingfong wrote:
Capture them in their natural setting while they're playing on stage! Try to capture their emotions while they're playing. Here's an example I shot during the bass player's solo.
That would be great, however, these photos will be their promotion before their first gig.
Jun 15, 2017 20:10:14 #
Peterff wrote:
Yep: Hard to do of course, but technical (photographic) quality isn't always the main criterion
True!
Jun 15, 2017 20:20:43 #
Tracy B. wrote:
True!
So, catch them in rehearsal. Also try some video, it will help you see where the characteristic 'personality moments' occur and also make them comfortable with you being there and taking pictures. You may never use the video, it may not be any good, but it will help you identify when the 'money shots' are likely to occur. Here's a short crappy video segment I took of Ruthie Foster (no external mic, just the in camera mic) before I wandered closer to the stage to take stills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgLeyPzUhnU
With Ruthie, the mouth opens, the teeth shine, the head goes back and that wonderful soulful sound comes out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkYh2BYONms
An external mic will do a better job for video of course in case you get some good moments!
Jun 15, 2017 20:58:30 #
Tracy B. wrote:
The lead singer in my Husband's band asked for me ... (show quote)
Would you ask a guitarist to just hold his pick? A cellist to just hold her bow?
Do a group shot with no instruments. Do a group shot with instruments as if on stage. Get some pictures of them actually playing.
Oh, and get a picture of them crossing the street.
Jun 15, 2017 21:06:56 #
Music is motion.
If you want to make the picture about them making music, shoot during a rehearsal with you able to control the lights and able to stick your camera anywhere you want, or shoot on stage using the light their fans see them in and you fighting the crowd for photo position, and your aspect being somewhat controlled.
If you are doing a portrait, don't try and make it look like they are or are about to play. Take their instruments away from them and study then capture their personalities. Then move their instruments back in to highlight and strengthen their personality. Consider environmental settings that, again, complement and highlight their personalities and their music. Bluegrass in a glen, country with a truck, ... you get the picture
If you want to make the picture about them making music, shoot during a rehearsal with you able to control the lights and able to stick your camera anywhere you want, or shoot on stage using the light their fans see them in and you fighting the crowd for photo position, and your aspect being somewhat controlled.
If you are doing a portrait, don't try and make it look like they are or are about to play. Take their instruments away from them and study then capture their personalities. Then move their instruments back in to highlight and strengthen their personality. Consider environmental settings that, again, complement and highlight their personalities and their music. Bluegrass in a glen, country with a truck, ... you get the picture
Jun 15, 2017 21:18:35 #
jcboy3 wrote:
Would you ask a guitarist to just hold his pick? A cellist to just hold her bow?
Do a group shot with no instruments. Do a group shot with instruments as if on stage. Get some pictures of them actually playing.
Oh, and get a picture of them crossing the street.
Do a group shot with no instruments. Do a group shot with instruments as if on stage. Get some pictures of them actually playing.
Oh, and get a picture of them crossing the street.
That Abbey Road crossing is still there!
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