February 2008

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02.28.08

Trey Songz @ the Pageant — 2008.02.26
concert, pageant, photography, show images (14)
With men in slick suits and woman decked out in fur and heels, you'd think the crowd passing into the Pageant was hitting the latest late-night hot spot rather than a music event. But that's exactly what the masses came for as they braved the cold for an evening of soulful heat from rising R&B star Trey Songz.
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02.24.08

White Rabbits @ the Duckroom — 2008.01.21
concert, photography, show images (8)
Following a ferocious set by White Denim, for a moment the Duckroom seems to lapse into restlessness; it's approaching 10pm on a Monday night, the venue is wrapped in a damp chill, and only the first of three bands has played. However, without fanfare, two drum kits are being assembled on stage, and the crowd at the front is beginning to perk up. A few minutes after the hour, White Rabbits are bring the double drums, the double singers, the double rock, and suddenly we've forgotten what time it is.
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02.20.08

Pushing the Nikon D3
gear, photography (14)
Continuing to dig into the performance of the Nikon D3, the files it creates, and processing with Nikon Capture NX, one thing that has struck me is the very nice level of shadow recovery that is possible with Nikon's newest flagship.
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02.18.08

Galactic w/ Chali 2na @ the Pageant — 2008.02.17
concert, pageant, photography, show images (5)
There's a thick haze inside the Pageant, and a little use of the olfactory senses immediately makes it clear that it's not just the water hazers at work in the venue. In a sprawling two-hour set, New Orleans-based funk group Galactic brought grooving, feel good performance with special guest Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 fame.
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02.17.08

Concert Photography: Frequently Asked Questions
how-to, wordpress (10)
I've added a FAQ page that touches on a few of the more recurrent questions I receive about shooting shows, including answers to how I got started with concert photography, advice for becoming established, who I contact for photo passes, and more.
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02.14.08

Ours @ the Pageant — 2008.02.10
concert, pageant, photography, show images (9)
Ours opened for Marilyn Manson in a solid, 45-minute performance that laid down straight ahead rock in contrast to Manson's particular brand of circus that followed.
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02.11.08

Marilyn Manson @ the Pageant — 2008.02.10
concert, pageant, photography, show images (28)
The new cult of Manson is chanting the icon's name as the lights go down, and moments later, when the black kabuki curtain bearing the singer's initials drops, the roar is palpable.
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02.06.08

Nikon D3: 100% crops at ISO 3200, 6400
gear, show images (18)
As a concert photographer, I'm constantly battling available light and using camera settings that never see the light of day for normal use. There's been a lot of noise about the performance of the Nikon D3 at high ISO, so I thought I'd post some real-world examples from the camera with some 100% crops.
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02.04.08

Every Time I Die @ the Pageant — 2008.01.26
concert, pageant, photography, show images (11)
Opening for Killswitch Engage and Dillinger Escape Plan, Buffalo's Every Time I Die laid down a tight set of their signature blend of metalcore and Southern metal at the Pageant.
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