Hey friends,

Its pretty rare that I shoot a band this young because they usually can't pay me, but these guys have nice parents and I cut them a deal. I really didn't know what to expect.

This is the first of three shots. What do you think?

Rian

Rad. your gonna get 15 people telling you you shouldn't have chopped the foot. I'm fine with it. High style dude. If I was in a band I'd hire you.

~Sam

Great capture. Don't mind the cut off foot. Didn't even pay attention to it first.
How did u manage to pack this much action in one shot? Many takes/shutters to choose from?

Greetings Rian,

This one caused me to smile.

Well done.

I also think these guys are lucky to have hired you.

I like the fact that these are 15 year olds. THAT is important to the image in my opinion.

Now...here is what I would do: Keep in touch and take a similar picture years in the future. Should be fun for all involved. "Band Reunion" when they turn 18 or so.

In fact...I think this is may be my favorite image you have shown of bands.

It is not as "over the top" in some ways...but definitely has "fun" "action" "expression" and "style." Good use of "light" too.

Is it perfect? Would the foot (and top of guitar) help the image? Matter of degree. As "picky" as I am, i can still enjoy the image as is.

I hope these comments help and encourage you.

fabulous.

I also like it and the foot / guitar don't bother me at all. Was this a two light setup and care to share your PP for this shot.

Krosavcheg wrote:
Great capture. Don't mind the cut off foot. Didn't even pay attention to it first.
How did u manage to pack this much action in one shot? Many takes/shutters to choose from?


hey hey. actually this was actually a single shot! they just managed to do it right after a couple tries. I did take and hdr background plate do help with some of the shadows on th ground.

rian

Chetster wrote:
I also like it and the foot / guitar don't bother me at all. Was this a two light setup and care to share your PP for this shot.


hey! actually it was a 4 light setup

Rian

Love the post work

awesome shot and great action...very well done!!!!!

Thanks everyone

Rian

Awesome work. But I expect nothing less.

Faaaan-tastic. Give them all a pat on the back for great expressions... however, the dude on the front left is priceless. He nailed it. Quality post work. I'm impressed by this image. They've gotta be thrilled.

As expected - great work.

I just love to look at your stuff

Really well done, Rian. Wonderful action, expressions, background separation - it's all there. Nice work.

love the image.
are those birds in the sky?
do they have a myspace?

-amy

I plan to store the knowledge obtained from your explanations for further reference..
Once again, great capture!

I love the shot. Don't care about the foot. I agree with everyone's praise. There is just one thing about it that bugs me a little and it would probably only bug a photographer or an art director....and it probably doesn't really matter. The thing that bugs me is that the dude in front is lit from camera left and the two dudes in back from the right. I know it is not supposed to look "natural".... and I believe it is one "live shot". However, the difference in lighting makes my first reaction that it might be a couple of different shots put together in post.

As I said, I love the shot and I think they were lucky to get you to shoot them.

JohnC

Rian,

Love your work, this is great.

Anyone else think the one in the air looks like he could be Jerry Seinfeld's son?

Cool shot, Rian! Who's the dude in the background climbing the fence? Is it a band member splitting?

Really well done I bet they'll be thrilled to see the work you've done.

Jenna

Stripper wrote:
I love the shot. Don't care about the foot. I agree with everyone's praise. There is just one thing about it that bugs me a little and it would probably only bug a photographer or an art director....and it probably doesn't really matter. The thing that bugs me is that the dude in front is lit from camera left and the two dudes in back from the right. I know it is not supposed to look "natural".... and I believe it is one "live shot". However, the difference in lighting makes my first reaction that it might be a couple of different shots put together in post.

As I said, I love the shot and I think they were lucky to get you to shoot them.

JohnC

Good eye! I should have thought of that. I wanted the dramatic effect of a beauty dish shooting up from the ground up at him. I thought it would be more epic, but looking back I should have lit the scene consistently

Rian

Awesome... that's all I can say! Spyros

real good!

Love this shot...

That bass player looks like a young OZZY in that picture.

Lance