Concert Photography

Whenever you attend a concert, people always tell you take pictures. Photography and concerts go hand in hand. People enjoy looking at them. It makes them feel like they were there. But sometimes your pictures don’t always turn out right. They can be blurry, out of focus, too dark or just off center. Unless you are up close, front row, you are not getting great pictures. So here are some tips that will help you.

Avoid Using Compact Cameras. They are slow to start up and have shutter-lag. If you want good photographs use a digital SLR camera.

Use High ISO. Concert venues normally have a well-lit stage but the rest of the area is dark. The light is not enough to capture a good exposure so use higher ISO. Avoid ISO 1600 because it can get too grainy.

Use Shutter Priority Mode. You can customize the shutter speed based on your capability to hold the camera still. Using the program mode will capture the best picture.

Use Zoom Lens. Unless you friends with band you are not getting up close and personal. Bring lenses such as an 18-70 and 70-300 to switch on and off.

Don’t Use Matrix Metering. If you don’t understand go back and read the manual! Switch to Spot Metering and meter for the person whom you want to take the picture.

Flash is useless, most of the time. Using a flash just whites out the people and objects in close range and doesn’t even get the artist.

Here are some of my good and bad concert photographs!

Travis & Drew of We The Kings

Brendon of P!ATD

Tom of Plain White T's

Yellowcard

Source: http://www.srajaram.com/2007/07/6-tips-to-take-great-photographs-at.html

Friday is Forever!!!

We The Kings is a band based in Bradenton, FL. They formed in 2003. The band is comprised of singer/guitarist Travis Clark, drummer Danny Duncan, guitarist Hunter Thomsen and bassist Drew Thomsen. King Middle School is where the boys met up and decided to name the band after the school. They went on to be signed to S-Curve records. Their first album was self-titled. It had hit singles such as “Skyway Avenue,” “Check Yes Juliet,” and “Secret Valentine.” The band’s second album was entitled “Smile Kid.” The record had more up beat songs including, “Heaven Can Wait” and a ballad performed with Disney star Demi Lovato, “We’ll Be a Dream.” WTK has toured promoting their music on different tours such as Warped Tour and headliners. They are even performing the festival, Bamboozle in East Rutherford, NJ.  Now the band is preparing to release their third full-length album. The first single is called “Friday is Forever.” It can be found on iTunes!

Through all the success, the band remains very close to the their fan base with the help of Twitter and Facebook.  Travis tweets all the time and is connected to fans through his blog. They also are very connected to their hometown as well. The band has received a key to the city. Also they threw the first pitch at a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game. Most recently the band performed for “Rock Out For a Cause” at one of the area’s local high schools. Proceeds went to a charity of the fans choice.

We the Kings are just a bunch of regular guys who like to have a good time! They are always cracking jokes and making people laugh. They are excited to release their third album and go on tour to promote it! Below is a recent video that Travis did for buzznet.com. He talks about the new album! Enjoy! 

Travis Clark from We The Kings Talks 'Beachy' New Album from Buzznet on Vimeo.