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Better PhotograPhy

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MaRCh 2015

any waterside

provides the ideal place

to find people lost in their

own thoughts. a long

exposure, in this case,

can set the mood of

the image.

When photographing

portraits, make sure

your frame does not

crop their appendages.

Keep the same rule

in mind if cropping

during postprocessing.

Quick Tip

Choose the right Gig

Not all live shows allow photography,

as they usually have an official team.

Check the rules before setting off with

a Calmer State of Mind

There is something about being near

a water body that calms down human

beings. Embrace this feeling, tap

deeper into yourself and photograph

as you feel. A slow shutterspeed and

flowing water make for exceptionally

dreamy photographs.

your equipment or you may find yourself

having to leave it with the security!

Get There early

Reaching the venue before the show

begins will mean that you can photograph

the band as they do their setup and warm

up before the show. There is usually some

pre-show banter and fun that can give

you priceless frames.

Get the exposure right!

With tricky lighting at concerts,

remember to use the Spot metering

mode as this will help you expose for

The background lights

at the live show could be

a problem. however, you

can cleverly use them to

create a dramatic frame.

STunninG ConCerT PhoToGraPhY

Ramasubramaniyan Krishnamoorthy

Ketan Kundargi