I've been lucky recently with gig photography. I've photographed a couple of great bands in the last couple of months (Manchester Orchestra and Frightened Rabbit).
Manchester Orchestra as such a great live band. There was no barrier and I got there 5 mins after doors opened so composition-wise the photos aren't great. But there was a couple I quite liked. I'm quite giddy that they are supporting another favourite band of mine (Biffy Clyro) on tour in November, of which I'm going to 2 shows!
Shooting Frightened Rabbit was a major thrill for me, as they happen to be one of my favourite bands. I happened to already be going to the gig, which I think on this occasion made it easier to get a photopass. They played the beautiful Queens Hall in Edinburgh. It was a great venue and the band were on top form. It was hard to tell who was most excited, the audience or the band! It was, to my knowledge, their biggest headline show to date (900 capacity) and it was a sell out.
I got some evil glances by a fellow photographer that night... I think maybe it's not the done thing to sing along with a huge grin on your face when shooting :/ But to be in the pit, in front of the front row was such an adrenaline rush (sorry, I can't be blase...it was too exciting!). And for once I'm actually reasonably pleased with my shots :D Now that doesn't happen often!
All being well I should be shooting at another 4 gigs at least before the year is out. None are 100% confirmed yet, but things are looking good *fingers crossed*
Also took the oportunity to snap some none gig stuff the other week. Saddleworth Wartime Weekend provided many a photographic oportunity, including a flyover by a Lancaster Bomber.
Currently listening to - Frank Turner - Love Ire & Song
Further photos can be viewed on my flickr
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