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What does Aerosmith and Weezer have in common?
Nick Lucero, Photographer
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San Luis Obispo | CA | USA | Posted: 2:48 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> They are both playing at the California Mid State Fair and I get to photograph both groups.
However, I have never seen either group perform live. So I was wondering if anyone has been to a live performance or photographed either band before and could offer some advice on what to expect or how to approach each group.
Thanks in advance. |
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Greg Kendall-Ball, Photographer, Assistant
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Abilene | TX | USA | Posted: 3:36 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Nick-
Just don't ask Mr. Cuomo about his sweater. Ever. Apparently the last guy who attempted to pull a thread and walk away has never been seen or heard from. |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 3:41 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> last time I shot Aerosmith we were at the soundboard, so bring a long lens.
Their lighting was great. Steven Tyler (lead singer) and Joe Perry (guitarist) shared the microphone and were close to one another a lot of the time so you can get the 2-shot |
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Tim Snow, Photographer
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Montreal | Qc | Canada | Posted: 3:47 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> Also, make sure Steven Tyler doesn't fall on you. I've shot Aerosmith a few times, Tyler and Perry move around quite a bit. Tyler also plays to the cameras quite a bit, be ready at all times! |
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Jason Myers, Photographer
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West Palm Beach | FL | | Posted: 4:07 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Weezer front man Rivers Cuomo puts on a good show....is all over the place. At the end the entire band jumped on the drummer stage and played....was fun to watch and shoot.
enjoy |
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David Seelig, Photographer
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Hailey | ID | USA | Posted: 5:42 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> It is the Steve Tyler show when the light is on him watch out. The best time to get Perry is when he is with Tyler or during a solo. |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 6:09 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> I LOVE Weezer. They are my favorite band from way back when...
I shot them at Coachella a few years back.
I imagine a nice shot would be of Tyler with his (huge) mouth open... |
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Nick Lucero, Photographer
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San Luis Obispo | CA | USA | Posted: 6:55 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Thanks for all the advice! I will be shooting from the photo pit in between the first row and the stage so no long lens necessary, can't wait to be within feet of Steven Tyler and Rivers Cuomo!
From what my editor has told me, I will only be allowed to shoot 3-4 songs from the pit though, bummer...
@Nic~ Weezer is a personal favorite of mine too, us Nic(k)'s know great music when we hear it! I just hope I will remember that I am there for business, not pleasure! |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 7:25 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> Nick, be happy you get three or four songs. that is a gift nowadays. |
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Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Pasadena | Ca | USA | Posted: 8:05 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> " what to expect "
Some contract saying the band/label owns all rights and privileges to your photos covering this moment for ever and ever and after.
Just hope its not back lit for the time allowed to shoot.
Get your needed shots and then let others get their needed take. No need to be the one that photo blocked the others in the pit. And pack ear plugs.
Other than enjoy the opportunity. |
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Tim Snow, Photographer
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Montreal | Qc | Canada | Posted: 8:06 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Nick, bring a long lens anyways. Longish anyways, like a 70-200. Some of the stages are so high that you will be shooting up their nose with a wide, you are best dropping a bit further back (from the artist, not into the crowd) and to a side to shoot with longer glass; the angle won't be as severe.
Also, while rare, I have had some shows where I was told we will be in the pit only to show up and find out the management changed their mind and we are shooting from the soundboard. |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 8:38 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> ALso, I was thinking about it further and I remember you from my college days. I went to Cal Poly SLO and worked at the Mustang Daily and recognized your name. |
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Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 10:11 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Put your camera on burst mode and take no prisoners. I have no idea about Weezer, but obviously Steven Tyler is very animated onstage, and it pays to anticipate movement. He's been photographed to death, so getting "the" shot is going to take some effort. That's why I say go burst mode, compose your shot and just spray that buffer to capacity. With the short access you'll have, get all you can get and sort out the good from the bad later.
Weezer will most certainly be performing at sunset or dusk, so ambient light will be overwhelming. Last time I shot there, the stage faced west, so dusk light will at least be illuminating your subjects, but spotlights will most certainly not be your primary lighting source.
If it were me I'd look to shoot Aerosmith during "Walk This Way" or "Jamie's Got A Gun" for the movement and animation, and "Don't Want To Miss A Thing" for facial contortions. Geez, what a great show it's going to be. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 11:14 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> Phil, what is this "burst mode" of which you speak? |
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David Seelig, Photographer
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Hailey | ID | USA | Posted: 11:51 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> Hey Bring the 300 things can change at the last minute |
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