bclaytonphoto opened this issue on May 17, 2011 · 8 posts
bclaytonphoto posted Sat, 18 June 2011 at 9:03 AM
making friends is important..especially since I tend to shoot a lot of "metal" shows..The security keeps the bodys comming over the wall from hitting you and your gear..I found a nice little aluminum wallet to keep my cards in. a couple of weeks ago I shot two 8 band shows back to back..Usually I take a day to let my head clear before I look at what I shot..I had to transfer after the first and before the second. I have a two battery grip that works well, and a spare beseides that.
One other thing I like to do, is carry my very small point and shoot..It's great for casual shots..Normally after I exit the "pit" my gear goes into the backpack..the point and shoot is nice because people will pose for shots with that backstage..simple because it's not "pro" looking..
I've spent most of my adult life working in the music business, so I tend to leave folks alone backstage..It's their time to chill and be "normal"..No pressure..
Last year at "Moedown"..I had lunch with Grace Potter and her band..No pictures..But as stated above..I got a nice little wave from the band onstage..