How do you photograph a concert at night?

Best camera settings for concert photos.

  1. Set a low aperture, around f/1.8 or f/3.5 (or as low as your lens can go)
  2. Choose a fast shutter speed, around 1/100th and 1/200th (if not faster)
  3. Place the ISO between 1600 and 3200 (or higher if necessary)
  4. Use the auto white balance feature.
  5. Turn on continuous autofocus.

Do you use Flash for concert photography?

In general, you are not allowed to use a flash in concert photography. Imagine ten photographers burst their flashes at the same time. This would be quite annoying for the artist and this might also the reason why they came up with the rule “no flash” in the photo pit.

What is the best lens for photography at a concert?

Concert photographers will find themselves in all areas of the venues, whether it be right in the pit, up in the nosebleeds, or from the back of the crowd. The 70-200mm lens allows them to really zero in on the artist and isolate them out from their surroundings.

What is the best way to shoot backstage at concerts?

Shoot backstage. The walk up pictures to the stage are always used and if you can get in the dressing room backstage before and after the show then shoot as much as you can but have some awareness of the band’s mood and behave appropriately. AVENGED SEVENFOLD 2018 – DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, UK – copyright JOHN McMURTRIE

What are the benefits of buying cheap concert camera lenses?

They tend to be better glass than the ‘kit’ lenses that come supplied with cameras these days and will ensure you get sharp results, have a bright viewfinder and allow you take pictures in low light. You will never take good concert pictures with cheap glass.

What is the best shutter speed for stage photography?

Try and keep your shutter above 1/60th if you can unless you are shooting a wide shot of the entire stage. At 1/60th you will get sharp results but any fast movement of anyone jumping or turning will blur. Ideally, you want to be at 1/250th if at all possible.