Conquest
Metal-studded gauntlets, cut-off t-shirts and all, Conquest opened up for Anvil on the Anvil experience to rock the Pageant with a little oldschool heavy metal. Even with lighting that had me practically scrambling for primes, this performance was an unexpected surprise and a lot of fun to cover.
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Choosing Lenses for Concert Photography
Given the shooting constraints of concert photography, from song limits to bad lighting, the last thing you want to do is show up for a gig lenses that aren’t cut out for the job.
If you’re just starting out with gig photography, here are a few suggestions for lenses that are up to the low-light challenge [...]
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White Rabbits @ the Duckroom — 2008.01.21
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 [...]
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Marilyn Manson @ the Pageant — 2008.02.10
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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Impressions on the Nikon D3: High ISO Performance
Just from its specs, the D3 seems like an ideal tool for concert photography, where light is so often at a premium. In August, I posted an article highlighting my picks for the camera’s top features for low-light work, as well as other notable advancements. Naturally, the question is, does the camera live up to [...]
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