Led by the charismatic Spencer Chamberlain, metalcore goldenboys Underoath delivered a frenetic set that had the barricades heaving and the crowd surfers coming in waves.
Photographer’s Notes:
For this highly charged set, I made the executive decision to focus mainly on Spencer Chamberlain, due to the three-song limit and raucous shooting conditions.
Chamberlain himself proved to be a challenge of a target, whether he was doing hair whips or doubled-over in his delivery. The frontman did come to the front of the stage to stand on the bass stack in the pit, which made for some interesting opportunities.
Overall there was a fantastic energy to this set, as the band was clearly a fan favorite for the crowd that had amassed.
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I freakin LOVE 1 and 3. Chamberlain was DEF the center of attention with these guys. Not a disappointment photo wise. The wider the better for sure. I hope JM turned out well!
Hey Keith, thanks for the feedback. Between the frenzied performance and quick songs, I shot Chamberlain almost exclusively. I don’t regret that choice, though I do wish I had one shot of Aaron Gillespie on vocals/drums.
But alas, Spencer was too magnetic for me to tear my lens away from him for very long.
Love the forced perspective you were able to get on the 3rd shot!
Thanks, Keath, the 14-24mm certainly helped for that shot!
Yo yo yo! I dig 1, 7, and 8. 1 was a throw up between it and the one what looked just like it, but in the end the lighting and energy coming from 1 just beat it out [I like the sun in the photo :P]. 7 is a nice change up [but agree... getting Chamberlain more was probably a good idea] from the set, and it is a nice vertical shot of him on guitar. [Nice nipple, too]. I like the close-uppedness [yeah, I said it!] of 8, and of course his hand is in the air, so that just doubles your points.
Fav. is probably 3 [or between 1 and 3]. I love his leg leading the viewer into the photo. Plus, it’s the 14-24, so I’ll give you 17 points for that. And then there’s keith [I think?] on the far left, so you can have another 2 points.
Niiiice set, man!
[I hated the lighting last night... I have nothing from the first 3 bands... wow.]
Hey Chris!
Thanks for your picks. I, too, opted for #1 in place of the alternate because I preferred the interest added by the sun in the frame.
The 14-24mm definitely got a lot of use during this set, in part due to Chamberlain’s friendliness with the crowd.
Thanks again!
Hi Todd,
These are awesome, as always. I’ve been following your site since I saw you working at the Paul Van Dyk gig a little while ago. Fantastic stuff!
I’m wondering if you’ll be shooting Metallica at Scottrade on 11/17? I’m a big fan of theirs and I’d love to see what you’d get there. And I would be interested in prints :)
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