Oh no, another gig shot, hang on its SLASH! new pics pg 2 post #26

smelltheglove

Guys I think I may have had the best photographic experience of my life last night. Here is the first shot I have edited, I am almost afraid to look at the shots, seriously!

I was very disappointed to miss out on the Slash tickets and was doing my best to try and source one that wasnt going to cost an arm and a leg until I got a phonecall to photograph Glyder. An added bonus was a pass for Slash, imo the greatest rock legend of my time, I went in there a nervous wreck, I just kept thinking Oh my God what if I'm not happy, I love this guy and this is possibly the best opportunity I have had to enjoy my photography thus far. Well I did my work on the support act, enjoyed it as always, then for Slash the pit was no more all mine:( but thankfully I got the perfect spot, directly in front of the man himself and boy did I stand my ground. At first my hands were shaking, I was completely starstruck and shocked that yes, I was actually there taking his pic. Anyway when the others got closer and closer to me I got my act together and let the nerves go. I did still have the odd moment where I had to pull the camera away and look at this legend with my naked eye, I could almost have touched him, I must have been beaming from ear to ear and boy did he play to the cameras, and the crowd of course!

So I unveil my first edited shot. I looked through the shots on camera but not yet on screen, as I said Im a bit nervous but I know a few that I am really excited about seeing, which I will do now in a few minutes after I share this. I hope its not the best, as bad as that sounds I just hope there is better to come, well we'll see soon, I'll upload more later.

I should also say, sorry for the watermark, but you know yourselves, has to be done with some pics.

Connavar

In all your excitement you forgot the picture

smelltheglove

Connavar wrote: »

In all your excitement you forgot the picture

No its there although its linked from facebook so if thats blocked for you maybe you cant see it, I am very excited though!

Connavar

Yup facebook is blocked alright, will have a look from home later;)

smelltheglove

Connavar wrote: »

Yup facebook is blocked alright, will have a look from home later;)

Sorry, I'll do a flickr link.

Connavar

smelltheglove wrote: »

Sorry, I'll do a flickr link.

Its ok ill be going home in 15 mins anyway

hbr

smelltheglove wrote: »

Guys I think I may have had the best photographic experience of my life last night.

Great picture!

At first my hands were shaking, I was completely starstruck and shocked that yes, I was actually there taking his pic.

He seems like a genuine and humble sort of guy. He is prone to
being starstruck too:
http://videosift.com/video/Rory-Gallagher-Tribute-by-Slash

sineadw

I seriously wouldn't post a pic I care about directly onto Facebook..

Connavar

Wow nice pic, you really were in the perfect spot for it

smelltheglove

sineadw wrote: »

I seriously wouldn't post a pic I care about directly onto Facebook..

Well I dont mind posting on facebook with a big ugly watermark.

sineadw

even with a watermark.. Not necessarily that it'll get stolen (happens everywhere, fact of life etc) but Facebook's terms. And the fact that they cheat on them all the time (allegedly ). Wouldn't be surprised to see the shot used on someone's page with an ad for guitar lessons is all..

youllneverknow

your a lucky shyte....good photos of him.

smelltheglove

youllneverknow wrote: »

your a lucky shyte....good photos of him.

haha G, wondering when you'd see them, I'll fill you in on all the details on the weekend.

eas

well done Rachel, congrats on getting the gig & some shots you're thrilled with. Did you get the customary 3 songs?

"the greatest rock legend of my time"....you're wacky!

smelltheglove

eas wrote: »

"the greatest rock legend of my time"....you're wacky!

Lol, that was the nickname my dad gave me:p Yes the 3 songs, and honestly with the heat from that stage and in the venue I was knackered but it was all over too quick, such a pity. And he is the greatest rock legend of my time to me, alongside Axl. I mean he has got to be one of the most famous musicians in the world!

Myrddin

Im not jealous one bit, not one bit at all I tell you :P

He IS a proper rock legend, and seems like a really cool guy too. I can feel the urge to plug in and play Estranged or something already :D

smelltheglove

EnterNow wrote: »

Im not jealous one bit, not one bit at all I tell you :P

He IS a proper rock legend, and seems like a really cool guy too. I can feel the urge to plug in and play Estranged or something already :D

Our friends met him at the end of the night as they were playing support and all said he was lovely. It was a great experience to be honest, really good.

joolsveer

Who or what is slash?

Mental Mickey

joolsveer wrote: »

Who or what is slash?

are you serious?

the_syco

joolsveer wrote: »

Who or what is slash?

Are you taking the piss? :pac:

AnCatDubh

Well done Rachel. May photography always bring you such enjoyment and excitement. Very special story.

bullpost

I was watching his Glasto appearance on tele. He was very good.
Well done Rachel.

smelltheglove

Thanks everyone. Just watermarking the last of them, I narrowed it down to 47 edits so will cut down a bit more before uploading. I'll put a few more here too.

artyeva

joolsveer wrote: »

Who or what is slash?

i had to ask my OH the same thing.

really happy for you though, STG. it's always cool meetin yer idols and while i may not appreciate his music [or that genre in general:o] i really like the pics. fair play to yez!!

pullandbang

artyeva wrote: »

i had to ask my OH the same thing.

Well there's an excuse for you - you're in Mayooooooo!

Nice shots though STG - he is a living legend and they are class shots.

smelltheglove

Thanks guys, I'm looking at the pics and it doesnt feel real, like it wasnt actually me that took them.

As promised some more, sorry these are from facebook for anyone who is blocked, heading to bed now so no time to upload twice.











So I guess you can see more so from these why I was so insistent on not budging for anyone!

Thecageyone

Excellent shots, looks like you had a brill spot

You should send some to his web site, those are better than ones you see in the usual rock mags.

hoganpoly

Great shots rachel,well captured,would love to do a gig or 2 ,how do you apply for passes

smelltheglove

hoganpoly wrote: »

Great shots rachel,well captured,would love to do a gig or 2 ,how do you apply for passes

The press usually get the passes, I got in though as I was photographing the support act! I was extremely lucky as I didn't have to rush off to submit pics or anything so I could stay and enjoy the rest of the gig!

mehfesto

I was down to shoot this... and I put my back out. Was sitting watching Dora the bleedin' explorer when I shoulda been rockin' it large. :(:(:(:(

smog

what a great opportunity to photo a legend like slash that has years of playing for the cameras. And captured nicely, well done

cena

what do you mean by water mark the photo. i'v got a few good photos too just haven't got them up yet.

was really hoping too of got a photo with him. i'm going too get one of two of the photos framed. but i'm worried the framer may copy the photo too sell.

can you copy write photos. would like too take it up as a job. have been told I take good photos.

moralproduction

nice shots,fair play to ya !

Thecageyone

cena wrote: »

what do you mean by water mark the photo. i'v got a few good photos too just haven't got them up yet.

was really hoping too of got a photo with him. i'm going too get one of two of the photos framed. but i'm worried the framer may copy the photo too sell.

can you copy write photos. would like too take it up as a job. have been told I take good photos.

You can add watermarks to your images using most processing programs.

Your photos hold all the necessary data digitally to copyright them to you. But printing is different. If you're really that worried why not print them yourself? Or get them done at a local lab - Pretty certain nobody will steal your image, but if you are that paranoid, have them done in one hour photo. The people working in these places are just doing a job, they really don't care about the photos, hardly even look at them I bet.

bernard0368

Some cracking shots there.

SinLight

Great shots - great capture and something to look up to in years to come - congrats

cena

Thecageyone wrote: »

You can add watermarks to your images using most processing programs.

Your photos hold all the necessary data digitally to copyright them to you. But printing is different. If you're really that worried why not print them yourself? Or get them done at a local lab - Pretty certain nobody will steal your image, but if you are that paranoid, have them done in one hour photo. The people working in these places are just doing a job, they really don't care about the photos, hardly even look at them I bet.

ok thanks for the help. I just don't want too people too use them is all. my cousin does framing work and I think he can print out photos as well.

such a great night

blastman

Great shots, wish I could get some of my gig shots to come out that well!

It may have been asked already, but what camera do you use?

smelltheglove

blastman wrote: »

Great shots, wish I could get some of my gig shots to come out that well!

It may have been asked already, but what camera do you use?

Thanks so much!

That was the nikon d300 i bumped iso to 1600 which is mad cos I'm an iso freak, I hate high iso. The thing is though it's easier taking pics of the big bands as they have better lighting!

Guys you are not going to believe this, the other guitarist has just messages me on facebook for print prices! I'm in shock here!

CiaranK

smelltheglove wrote: »

Guys you are not going to believe this, the other guitarist has just messages me on facebook for print prices! I'm in shock here!

Thats is fantastic!! Your shots are absolutly fantastic. You are so lucky to have had that oppertunity! You said that they are edited, What did you do to them?

smelltheglove

CiaranK wrote: »

Thats is fantastic!! Your shots are absolutly fantastic. You are so lucky to have had that oppertunity! You said that they are edited, What did you do to them?

I use Guy Gowans techniques for good exposure colour and contrast then a little sharpening and clarity.

I have also just received a mail from the Alter Bridge UK website asking for pics, of course I said I'd be available to photograph them if they come here.

This is amazing though, I went out and had the night of my life and now I'm getting such a huge response with people emailing and pming asking to buy pics and even band members wanting the pics, isnt photography the best job EVER!

IamBlip

Wow, Nice one.

I was showing the wife the thread and our 11 YO was asking what all the fuss was about

"ah Slash, He used to be in Micheal Jackon's band" :eek:

joolsveer wrote: »

Who or what is slash?

So now you know.

http://allforloveblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/slash.jpg

Apoligies STG

smelltheglove

IamBlip wrote: »

Wow, Nice one.

I was showing the wife the thread and our 11 YO was asking what all the fuss was about

"ah Slash, He used to be in Micheal Jackon's band" :eek:


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Brilliant, yeah my mam and dad didnt know who he was, or my 22 yr old bro, I actually am kinda shocked at the amount of people who didnt know him but anyone who does knows what all the fuss is about.

cena

smelltheglove wrote: »

The press usually get the passes, I got in though as I was photographing the support act! I was extremely lucky as I didn't have to rush off to submit pics or anything so I could stay and enjoy the rest of the gig!

how did you get asked too photo the support band

smelltheglove

cena wrote: »

how did you get asked too photo the support band

My husband was in a band with the guitarist years back, we've been good friends since, go to as many gigs of theirs as we can, I photographed his wedding and shots for promotional material and albums.

cena

how are you putting your name across the photo. is it some sort of software.

smelltheglove

No just a text layer in photoshop with a low opacity.

mielag

Brilliant shots! Pity i missed that