Although the whole experience was rather chaotic (sweaty, body-surfing teens sailing overhead as I gleefully snapped away), I honestly feel as if these shots accurately represent the group's set.
All but one or two look badly oof. I can't even get past that, sorry. What focus mode are you using? If you're using servo switch to one shot. Lock focus and recompose.
Matt OHarver wrote:
I have to agree, I looked through the set and many are badly underexposed, out of focus and generally aren't that good. Is this some kind of a joke?
No, it's not a joke. Sorry you don't feel they are very good. As previously stated in other threads, this is only my third attempt at concert photography. I am shooting with a Sony Cybershot (it's all I can afford at this point) and due to the 'No Flash' restrictions, I am forced to use the 'Sports' mode which, when the lighting is bright, works rather nicely.
I'm not posting photos here to waste everyone's time. I'm looking for input on how I can improve.
BigMusicGeek wrote:
No, it's not a joke. Sorry you don't feel they are very good. As previously stated in other threads, this is only my third attempt at concert photography. I am shooting with a Sony Cybershot (it's all I can afford at this point) and due to the 'No Flash' restrictions, I am forced to use the 'Sports' mode which, when the lighting is bright, works rather nicely.
I'm not posting photos here to waste everyone's time. I'm looking for input on how I can improve.
OK with some of the people around here you can never tell when a post is serious and when a post is a setup. Sad but its the general state thanks to a few posters on the board.
You need to upgrade your equipment if you want to improve. There is no substitute for fast glass and good focusing system when it comes to low light. That or only shoot daytime concerts or venues with good lighting that will help your equipment.
First thing I'm curious, I went back and looked at your older threads. I think I counted this as the 15th topic and hadn't realized I'd been commenting going back to last year on them. Is this actually your 3rd concert shoot and if so were your previous posts someone else's work?
It looks like you have taken my advice from months ago to self edit better which is great, I don't notice as much repetition in the shots. The biggest obstacle you have right now is your camera. People have been saying this since your first post. It's been ten months now and I don't know what your situation is but if you are serious about this, take a second job, or mow lawns, sell blood or do something to save up. You can get a basic dslr kit for like $400 now and while it won't be ideal, it will be lightyears ahead of what you have now. I know everyone has to start somewhere, but you won't get taken serious in the photo pit with a p&s. If you wind up somewhere like warped tour you might even be kicked out (saw it happen all day long last sunday).
Unfortunately until you have proper equipment I don't know how to help much other than critiques on your compositions. Numbers 2,3,6,9, and 21 I would ditch due to the obstructed face. You don't always need to see the face to be a good shot, but in these they are hurt by it. 1,4,12,13, and 19 are solid angles that with proper exposure would be good shots.
Oh, the last bit advice I can think of is have fun! Ultimately thats the most important part anyway.
