Hello from TheatrePhotographer
Sep 12, 2011 09:48:06 #
Hi Everyone,
I'm a professor of theatre and dance, and I've been the department's production photographer for the past 15 years. I shoot with a Canon EOS. Theatre and dance are very tricky because the intensity of the existing light contrasted against the black perimeter. Sometimes I don't have enough light, and, of course, I can't use a flash. Finally, I sometimes have quickly moving targets. Lots of technical questions and discussion items.
Here are three examples of my work.
I look forward to chatting and sharing.
I'm a professor of theatre and dance, and I've been the department's production photographer for the past 15 years. I shoot with a Canon EOS. Theatre and dance are very tricky because the intensity of the existing light contrasted against the black perimeter. Sometimes I don't have enough light, and, of course, I can't use a flash. Finally, I sometimes have quickly moving targets. Lots of technical questions and discussion items.
Here are three examples of my work.
I look forward to chatting and sharing.
Fall for Dance
In the Boom Boom Room
Dance-apalooza
Sep 12, 2011 09:50:29 #
Sep 12, 2011 09:53:11 #
Hi Everyone,
I'm a professor of theatre and dance, and I've been the department's production photographer for the past 15 years. I shoot with a Canon EOS. Theatre and dance are very tricky because the intensity of the existing light contrasted against the black perimeter. Sometimes I don't have enough light, and, of course, I can't use a flash. Finally, I sometimes have quickly moving targets. Lots of technical questions and discussion items.
Here are three examples of my work.
I look forward to chatting and sharing.
I'm a professor of theatre and dance, and I've been the department's production photographer for the past 15 years. I shoot with a Canon EOS. Theatre and dance are very tricky because the intensity of the existing light contrasted against the black perimeter. Sometimes I don't have enough light, and, of course, I can't use a flash. Finally, I sometimes have quickly moving targets. Lots of technical questions and discussion items.
Here are three examples of my work.
I look forward to chatting and sharing.
Dance Concert 5223
In the Boom Boom Room - Play
Dance Concert 5212
Sep 12, 2011 09:57:27 #
Sep 12, 2011 10:10:36 #
TheatrePhoto_"Hi Everyone,
I'm a professor of theatre and dance, and I've been the department's production photographer for the past 15 years. I shoot with a Canon EOS. Theatre and dance are very tricky because the intensity of the existing light contrasted against the black perimeter. Sometimes I don't have enough light, and, of course, I can't use a flash. Finally, I sometimes have quickly moving targets. Lots of technical questions and discussion items.
Here are three examples of my work.
I look forward to chatting and sharing."
Seems to me the challange of "the intensity of the existing light contrasted agains the black perimeter"is a problem you handled well.
There is an old quote that was something like-
"Photography is a strange pursuit in that it's primary elements are light and time."
You seem to do a very nice job with both and I will be looking forward to seeing more.
I'm a professor of theatre and dance, and I've been the department's production photographer for the past 15 years. I shoot with a Canon EOS. Theatre and dance are very tricky because the intensity of the existing light contrasted against the black perimeter. Sometimes I don't have enough light, and, of course, I can't use a flash. Finally, I sometimes have quickly moving targets. Lots of technical questions and discussion items.
Here are three examples of my work.
I look forward to chatting and sharing."
Seems to me the challange of "the intensity of the existing light contrasted agains the black perimeter"is a problem you handled well.
There is an old quote that was something like-
"Photography is a strange pursuit in that it's primary elements are light and time."
You seem to do a very nice job with both and I will be looking forward to seeing more.
Sep 12, 2011 14:20:19 #
Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment. I look forward to chatting with everyone.
Sep 12, 2011 20:45:56 #
not normaly a dance fan either but I do like the intensity and facial expressions of these shots. You can almost feel the sweat off the dancers. Danceapalooza showed great movemnt. I have no suggestions only great admiration for your talent. You also prove a theory of mine that artistic talent in other fields can flow over into photography. :thumbup:
Sep 13, 2011 09:55:35 #
Thank you, Sinatrafan! I agree. Photography can capture isolated moments more powerfully than any other medium.
Sep 13, 2011 09:55:59 #
Sep 13, 2011 10:29:45 #
Sep 13, 2011 10:47:39 #
Sep 13, 2011 10:50:36 #
TheatrePhoto wrote:
I joined this group so that I may learn from you.
Not sure I could teach you anything. Still at the bottom myself. There are others on here that have a life time of knowledge and will have to be the teachers for now.
Your photography is beautiful.
Sep 13, 2011 13:15:41 #
jeh3
Loc: Ft Collins, CO
I like your images fine the way they are ...
Couple of things you could try to improve future shots:
First shot - Show her eyes (at the least, one of them), even if they're closed. Captures emotion. A slightly lower perspective would accomplish that.
Second shot - Not sure what you were going after ... image seems scattered. Suggestions: light the cigar, remove her top too, express more similar or more polarized emotions, ...dunno really, can't suggest/help much on this one.
In the final shot I would have asked the dancers to look at a certain spot off camera ... the same spot for everyone. Maybe the back of the front dancers head.
Couple of things you could try to improve future shots:
First shot - Show her eyes (at the least, one of them), even if they're closed. Captures emotion. A slightly lower perspective would accomplish that.
Second shot - Not sure what you were going after ... image seems scattered. Suggestions: light the cigar, remove her top too, express more similar or more polarized emotions, ...dunno really, can't suggest/help much on this one.
In the final shot I would have asked the dancers to look at a certain spot off camera ... the same spot for everyone. Maybe the back of the front dancers head.
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