Nikon D90 with 35mm lens, 1/50sec at f1.8, ISO1000
Although I've dabbled in live music photography in the past, I consider this show at the Bottom Lounge to be one of my first serious attempts at the craft. By "serious", I mean, a) this wasn't one of my friend's bands, b) I had the correct gear with me, and c) most importantly, someone besides me wanted to see the photos. In this case, I was photographing the show for the venue.
All in all, I think these turned out okay. The lighting for this show was pretty poor, and I lost a lot of photos because of that. Liars are an exiting, visceral live band, but apparently they like to play in the dark, draped mostly in red. Or at least that's what the lighting guy must have thought.
In retrospect I should have jacked up the ISO higher and not been so worried about noise-- which I've always considered the devil, but a noisy photo is still better than a massively underexposed one.
Nikon D90 with 105mm lens, 1/50sec at f2.8, ISO1000
Nikon D90 with 105mm lens, 1/50sec at f2.8, ISO1000
Nikon D90 with 35mm lens, 1/50sec at f1.8, ISO1000
Nikon D90 with 105mm lens, 1/60sec at f2.8, ISO1000
As an aside, I should note that the Bottom Lounge is an excellent and I'd argue under appreciated venue. Friendly staff, great room to watch and listen to music in, and although I didn't try their food, they have a large bar/restaurant area if you're hungry. Also, if you drive, parking around the venue is a breeze.
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