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If I were to describe concert photography in one word, that would definitely be timing. Both good and bad timing will greatly determine whether or not you'll get your money shot. You have to be ...Read More
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If I were to describe concert photography in one word, that would definitely be timing. Both good and bad timing will greatly determine whether or not you'll get your money shot. You have to be at the right place, at the right time.
This project needed 101% concentration and a study of the artist as you have to almost, just almost, predict his or her next move. Another technique highly utilized in such cases is known as "burst" - this basically means, you don't have time to take a photo and immediately look at it, you just keep pressing that shutter button (a burst), and then, go through the images later. This ensures you essentially don't miss not even a single piece of the action.
Obviously, some shots won't be so appealing, some will be completely blurry and whatever other wrong thing that could possibly go wrong in a photo. But, you'd rather have a not-so-good shot (which can be fixed), than no shot at all.
I did not have earplugs; and this is one of the most crucial things you ought to have during any concert, lest your ears bleed (in the extreme case) or go home with an overly sensitive ear, like myself. And extremely painful and sensitive my left ear was indeed. All in all though, I went home with even more than I'd expected; photos to show, lessons learnt and an experience never to forget. The project was worthwhile, and for that I'm grateful.
Published 7 years ago
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I am a Kenyan photographer residing in Nairobi, Kenya, specialising in landscape and travel photography. I aim to travel more in pursuit of expanses within and without the country, encouraging and inspiring people to explore for themselves and appreciate creation around them. I have also received local recognition via radio and newspaper, both physical and online. I was exposed to the great outdoors at the very tender age of 7, travelling and camping at different locales country-wide, and I trust this is where my drive for exploration came from. I have my mother to thank for this. With a thirst for adventure, passion for nature and a unique creative vision, I have a knack for pulling off crazy ideas. I recently swam in a naturally formed dam in Turkana together with the locals, rock-climbed in Hell's Gate for an aerial view of the park & spent five days hiking up the second highest summit in Africa, and one of the toughest summits globally, Mt. Kenya, twice. After summitting Mt. Kenya for the second time in September 2016, I realised I am greatly inspired by rock, mountains and snow - subjects I aim to pursue for life. I am currently on the verge of completing my undergraduate studies in preventive medicine; Public Health (Bsc. Environmental Health), at Kenyatta University. I engage in creating pictorial content for sustainable development and work that goes the mile in helping communities in society lead healthier lives through health education, health promotion and awareness creation. My work encapsulates the seasonal change that grips the Kenyan landscape throughout the year as I continuously and persistently strive to passionately story-tell through both my, domestic and international travels and photographs, with the aim of telling the world about Kenya, and Kenya about the world.
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