Following my experience having to photograph Sierra Hull with my Point & Shoot, I had a few email exchanges with the owner of the venue. I wanted to shoot an upcoming concert with Roger McGuinn and preferred to be able to use a good camera. After getting an initial refusal, I sent the owner a photo of my M10M alongside my D-Lux 8, to show that there isn't much difference in size. He relented and said I could use the M10M unless McGuinn objected. He didn't. I'm pretty sure the only people in the audience who were even aware I was shooting were the people directly behind me, and that was only because they could see me raise the camera to my eye. The shutter is super quiet and I had my screen turned off, so it was less obtrusive than even a cell phone. Maybe I can get him to change his policy on cameras.
Roger McGuinn #1
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We occasionally attend performances of legacy groups at a large performing arts center. Aside from the audio being painfully loud, a major disincentive for attending is the obstructed view resulting from mobile phones (not for all performances though).
We occasionally attend performances of legacy groups at a large performing arts center. Aside from the audio being painfully loud, a major disincentive for attending is the obstructed view resulting from mobile phones (not for all performances though).
Kudos for obtaining permission.
Bob
I agree. It's really kind of puzzling that people are allowed to hold their phones up high as they record performances. The screen light is distracting and just holding the phone up blocks the view of people behind. My wife and I are not shy about telling people we'd appreciate them putting their phone away.
Brent
Brent, This must have been an intimate venue. One of the last concerts I went to was Simon & Garfunkel last world tour at a 10-12K seat area. They built a cyclone fence cage on the floor about 60-70 yards from the stage. All the media photogs were ushered in to shoot through the fence for 10 minutes - then kicked out. Of course, S&G didn't need promotion, but most artist want press. You did well - the lighting looks very harsh.
Jim
James Markus wrote:
Brent, This must have been an intimate venue. One of the last concerts I went to was Simon & Garfunkel last world tour at a 10-12K seat area. They built a cyclone fence cage on the floor about 60-70 yards from the stage. All the media photogs were ushered in to shoot through the fence for 10 minutes - then kicked out. Of course, S&G didn't need promotion, but most artist want press. You did well - the lighting looks very harsh.
Jim
The venue is very new and is small with a capacity of just 400 to 500, depending on whether it's a standing or seated show. This one was seated and I came early enough to secure a second row aisle seat. There was no press area and actually no room for one. The lighting was indeed very harsh with a jet black background. It didn't help that McGuinn wore his trademark hat with a brim that kept his eyes in deep shadow. One thing the venue has working for it is the excellent acoustics.
Brent
