Comments on: Barry Manilow @ the Chaifetz Arena — 2008.04.25

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:48:20 +0000

Thanks, Gus. I normally shoot Auto WB most of the time, actually, including this performance. The lighting on Barry was actually quite stable.

By: gus

gus — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:28:17 +0000

Nice work Todd, dispite the restrictions. What white balance do you typically go with such extreme color changes?

By: Gabbi

Gabbi — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:20:05 +0000

Hi Todd
just writing regarding the N.E.R.D. contact. I can imagine how difficult it must of been getting a photo pass. But being a fan of their music and seeing your photos of their performance, i am willing to knock on the doors too. if you can email me
the.only.one.ever@hotmail.co.uk just that i don’t have your email add. Thanks so Much for all your help.

Gabbi x

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:43:56 +0000

Thanks, Lori. I never really thought about the Manilow-Aiken connection, ha.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:50:09 +0000

Phenomenal captures. I love the silhouette.

Barry’s looking like an older, more weathered, plastic-y version of Clay Aiken. Gulp.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:34:33 +0000

Hey Andi, thanks for your thoughts. I agree, the soundboard is a difficult shooting position to get any really dynamic and unique shots of a performer. It really comes down to timing and the limited freedom of composition.

I’d rather be in the pit for almost any show if I can.

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:27:22 +0000

Hi Gabbi, glad to hear the advice for some of your recent gigs worked out. I’m happy to help.

As for N.E.R.D., it took a little work and several phone calls. I’d say it was probably the hardest pass to get so far, simply in the amount of work it took to find the right contact and actually get ahold of someone who could set something up. Send me an e-mail and I’ll get you started on the right track.

By: Andi

Andi — Sat, 17 May 2008 14:37:12 +0000

Mmmh .. I was a bit worried when I heard you had to shoot from the soundboard. This is such a silly position for a photographer, to transport real concert atmosphere from such an isolated point of view is hard. But I think you did quite a good job there, although the pics just don’t have that depth that could have been achieved from the pit.

By: Gabbi

Gabbi — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:15:33 +0000

Hi todd!
its been a while since i last posted up on here, but i used your advice for recent hardcore/punk shows and they worked amazingly! so thank you so much! i also wanted to ask you how you got in touch with NERD. just that they are coming into london next month and i would love to jump at that opportunity. Thanks for all your help and im sure i will be up here checking out your skills soon.
take care Todd.
Gabbi

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:10:56 +0000

Thanks, Neetu!