I love photography so much, and I really hope to pursue concert photography as a career. I knew the basics but it was really helpful having RAW shooting explained. My photo teacher didn't explain it much when she told us to shoot with it.
I don’t even own a camera that this is relevant for, but I watched all of it (and it made sense, without any prior photography knowledge). It actually makes me want to get a camera and pick up a new hobby, tbh. Thanks for sharing the expertise, hope you keep doing more of these.
thanks ! been working with my canon rebel t6i because i cant afford anything else right now.. but i just bought myself a 50mm lens which has helped a lot in concert settings. this was the most straight forward video ive found that explains the relationships between iso, shutter speed and aperture .
Did not know much about the photography and camera settings. This video made a lot of sense to me. Thanks a lot for explaing it in such a simple yet effective way.
subscribed instantly when i realized who this was!!! had no idea you had a youtube channel. thank you so much for this + the extra info on RAW!! helps a lot :)
This was the MOST informative video about concert photography I have bumped into on youtube. So thank you, very very much. I will subscribe now. Much love from Finland.
I get the impression that was deliberate because people familiar with his work will know that Jawn and Waterparks are pretty much synonymous at this point 😂
Most venues and artists don't allow flash photos considering it can be distracting and/or disorienting to the performers. You're most likely gonna have to increase your ISO which may create more noise/grain. But in that case, I'd suggest trying to lean into the darker or grainy style with editing. Lightroom also has a great Denoise plug-in built in if you use that for editing, just make sure to shoot in RAW!
Your work is amazing Jawn !! Was very happy and lucky to met you at Slam dunk and London Waterparks tour and tell you irl how good your work is !! xxx Love from France !
Hi, thank you for your nice vídeo! One question...Let's say you have a prime lens 1.4 and you shoot right open to let more light in... If you are shooting a band and you're very close to the stage, you will only have one band member in focus, right? Or it really doesn't matter and we don't notice it in low light? If you shooting a band, don't you have to close down the aperture a bit to get everybody in focus? Or in these low light conditions, you have to choose between a wider aperture, less ISO and depth of field? Something else, you said that you need at least 1/250 to freeze motion, but what is the average SS you use on the concerts (I know it varies but in average).. Actually, could you give us a setting you use a lot of the 3 combine, SS, ISO and Aperture? Thank you so much in advance. In August I will be shooting an event and there will be also artists on stage in a low-light room...
Hi Anna, I hope your shoot went well! For the most part, I'm not really able to get the full band all in the same shot all in focus because they're either spaced out, I'm too close to the stage and can't get them all in frame, or for many other reasons. But you're right shooting that open at 1.4 will make it very hard to get them all in focus unless you are shooting with a very wide angle 16-24ish and shooting from further away like near the soundboard or behind the crowd. Depending on the lighting of course I *usually* try to stay around 1/250 f2.8 ISO 800 but if there's extra light I prefer 1/320 and ISO 400. Thanks for the questions!
I think one point missing is banding due to LED lights, as now a lot of bands are using these . Trying to keep a decent shutter speed to freeze action and avoiding banding is so annoying , any suggestions on how you tackle this issue with light frequency issues? cheers.
Everything depends on the situation! If you have a camera that can shoot clean 10fps (frames per second just in case) and it's a high energy musician, it can help a lot to shoot in bursts to catch one specific moment. For example: if someone is jumping in the air you can choose the frame at their highest point mid-jump instead of settling for right when they land. It also helps with lowkey things like if the musician blinks, you can look at the next shot to see if its better. However! If you're camera is a bit slower, it might be better to just try and focus on taken better, deliberate one-shots with intention instead of mashing the shutter button. It makes you think more since you have to be pickier with your shots, but honestly you'll eventually practice enough to know when to use bursts and when you don't need to!
Loved this! All my gigs got cancelled so it was nice to get a lil concert photography content! Also tell me why I’m wearing the same hoodie rn lmaooo 😂😂😂
Very well explained my dude. Going to my 2nd live gig photography tonight. Last time, the photos were a bit meh but this time hopefully I can blow it out of the park. Liked and subbed :)
ty so much, I'm only 16 but I'm asked to shoot for a huge band in the Netherlands... friday is the day and dI'm hella nervous since it's my 1st concert shoot
Ok so I have shot about 8 shows so far. I use a Canon 7D and a 70D. I keep my aperture wide open (1.4 on my 50mm, 2.8 on my 17-55 zoom), shutter speed around 250-300, ISO between 1600-2000 if I can keep it that low. But I am STILL consistently getting so much grain in my photos. Any ideas? I am super frustrated!
Thank you so much for this! Been doing photography for almost two years now but only had a very old camera until a week ago. I knew about the settings and what they do kinda but this explained it once more so now I actually understand it. I really hope I get to shoot a show once this is all over especially with the better camera. Though I first wanted to save for a lens that's better for concert photography. I kinda could need more practice and advise for editing tbh but I think you might already have videos about that
Really informative video, thank you! I don’t pretend to be a photographer but I’ve definitely seen things like the iso on my point and shoot and been like “what the hell does that mean” 😂 Can I ask what you mean by only getting 3 minutes for photos? I genuinely thought you were down there the whole time 🙃
Theres a 3 song rule that is usually applied. Look it up - it's quite interesting. Unless you're with the artist themselves you might be able to stay longer but it's usually the 3 song rule and then you leave. Hope thats helpful :)
Hey yall, dont get discouraged by the three song time limit as thats only the case at events where that is specified and requested usually by the acts. Festivals often wont have this rule as well as all sorts of underground events. be CREATIVE. You don't need to take the mainstream route to make money and get busy. The best wa to get started is to do just that GET STARTED. Buy or borrow a camera and go to community events and share photos you're proud of with the bands and artists alike. place a watermark on photos or ask them to five you Photo Credit. This will get you Jobs! Peace
If you are face on Use a 1.4 lens set it to 1.4 and do test pics at shutter 160 and ISO 400, increase shutter speed to reduce motion blur and play with the ISO.
How come in every photography beginner's guide with the aperture explanation no one has yet to compare the analogy with a earring gauge???? That's the easiest way to understand the lower vs higher number terms.
Useless video, you focused on a exposure triangle which is a subjest related to camera basics, not concert photography, which should be the main topic.
Who needs to take a photography course when you’re subscribed to Jawn.
I would say this is pretty helpful of a guide cus I don’t know much at all about photography but this made complete sense to me
I love photography so much, and I really hope to pursue concert photography as a career. I knew the basics but it was really helpful having RAW shooting explained. My photo teacher didn't explain it much when she told us to shoot with it.
Did you do it?!!
I don’t even own a camera that this is relevant for, but I watched all of it (and it made sense, without any prior photography knowledge). It actually makes me want to get a camera and pick up a new hobby, tbh. Thanks for sharing the expertise, hope you keep doing more of these.
jawn is better at teaching than the teachers being paid at my college. like i understand this and i have to ask 20 questions in class
How does Jawn suddenly make a somewhat convoluted subject seem interesting? I’ve never been interested in photography but this is enjoyable to watch
Because he's passionate about his work and reflects that onto viewers.. you're enjoying his passion for his work
thanks ! been working with my canon rebel t6i because i cant afford anything else right now.. but i just bought myself a 50mm lens which has helped a lot in concert settings. this was the most straight forward video ive found that explains the relationships between iso, shutter speed and aperture .
Did not know much about the photography and camera settings.
This video made a lot of sense to me.
Thanks a lot for explaing it in such a simple yet effective way.
subscribed instantly when i realized who this was!!! had no idea you had a youtube channel. thank you so much for this + the extra info on RAW!! helps a lot :)
This was the MOST informative video about concert photography I have bumped into on youtube. So thank you, very very much. I will subscribe now. Much love from Finland.
I'm very glad you found it informative! Thank you for liking and subscribing, good luck with your future shoots!
i know nothing about photography but ur very good at explaining things so this actually made sense !
Jawn: Is wearing a Waterparks shirt.
Also Jawn: Neglects to mention that he's worked with Waterparks.
EDIT: He pointed them out after. Nevermind.
I get the impression that was deliberate because people familiar with his work will know that Jawn and Waterparks are pretty much synonymous at this point 😂
today has been really good, and seeing you uploaded made it even better!!
jawn uve always been an inspo to me ! just getting back into photog so ty for this!
Good splaining ❤
SO LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND YOUR CHANNEL.
Straight to the point video. Thank you!
Underrated content. Subscribed.
I appreciate that David!
You are a liFE SAVEERRRRRRR
Thank you Jawn 🤝
Could you use an external flash to make up for the lack of aperture 3.5-5.6 aperture using a zoom lens? I have canon 600d
Most venues and artists don't allow flash photos considering it can be distracting and/or disorienting to the performers.
You're most likely gonna have to increase your ISO which may create more noise/grain. But in that case, I'd suggest trying to lean into the darker or grainy style with editing. Lightroom also has a great Denoise plug-in built in if you use that for editing, just make sure to shoot in RAW!
Your work is amazing Jawn !! Was very happy and lucky to met you at Slam dunk and London Waterparks tour and tell you irl how good your work is !! xxx Love from France !
Subscribed within the first 2 minutes. Well done!
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
amazing crash course!
Thanks for the tips, I do have a passion for photography but have never started to pursue that passion, and you really inspire me, thank you ❤🖤
Great video, do you shoot in VA or Manual, please?
“ISO is a blessing and a curse” No truer words have ever been spoken 🥴😮💨
This would have been super helpful to mee.. 10 yrs ago.. dang.. youre awesome thank you for sharing i appreciate you very much
I’m trying to pursue concert photography and this video really helped ❤️
very informative, thanks !
Hi, thank you for your nice vídeo! One question...Let's say you have a prime lens 1.4 and you shoot right open to let more light in... If you are shooting a band and you're very close to the stage, you will only have one band member in focus, right? Or it really doesn't matter and we don't notice it in low light? If you shooting a band, don't you have to close down the aperture a bit to get everybody in focus? Or in these low light conditions, you have to choose between a wider aperture, less ISO and depth of field? Something else, you said that you need at least 1/250 to freeze motion, but what is the average SS you use on the concerts (I know it varies but in average).. Actually, could you give us a setting you use a lot of the 3 combine, SS, ISO and Aperture? Thank you so much in advance. In August I will be shooting an event and there will be also artists on stage in a low-light room...
Hi Anna, I hope your shoot went well!
For the most part, I'm not really able to get the full band all in the same shot all in focus because they're either spaced out, I'm too close to the stage and can't get them all in frame, or for many other reasons. But you're right shooting that open at 1.4 will make it very hard to get them all in focus unless you are shooting with a very wide angle 16-24ish and shooting from further away like near the soundboard or behind the crowd.
Depending on the lighting of course I *usually* try to stay around 1/250 f2.8 ISO 800 but if there's extra light I prefer 1/320 and ISO 400. Thanks for the questions!
Thank you so much, you're very good at explaining how everything works! So glad I found you! 🤘
jawn: i cant them all,,, there might be one or two im forgetting
the waterparks hoodie and fandom vynl: am i a joke to you???
I think one point missing is banding due to LED lights, as now a lot of bands are using these . Trying to keep a decent shutter speed to freeze action and avoiding banding is so annoying , any suggestions on how you tackle this issue with light frequency issues? cheers.
Sorry but what's banding? Never heard of it!
@@Ramalangadingdang where the frequency of the lights causes lines across the image due to scan rates , caused by power cylcle like 50 htz
I am very interested in learning more.. I need to step up my game in so many ways
This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much.
Is shooting in burst mode a good idea when photographing musicans or is it better to stick to single shots? Anyway thanks a lot for the tips!
Everything depends on the situation! If you have a camera that can shoot clean 10fps (frames per second just in case) and it's a high energy musician, it can help a lot to shoot in bursts to catch one specific moment. For example: if someone is jumping in the air you can choose the frame at their highest point mid-jump instead of settling for right when they land. It also helps with lowkey things like if the musician blinks, you can look at the next shot to see if its better.
However! If you're camera is a bit slower, it might be better to just try and focus on taken better, deliberate one-shots with intention instead of mashing the shutter button. It makes you think more since you have to be pickier with your shots, but honestly you'll eventually practice enough to know when to use bursts and when you don't need to!
@@JAWN. I couldn't wish for a better answer, I'm definitely gonna experiment at the next gig. Thanks again for all the detailed tips!!
Excellent tutorial, to the point and very clear to understand; Thank you!
THANK YOU FOR THIS YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS HELPS :)
period king, speak da truth!!!
Loved this! All my gigs got cancelled so it was nice to get a lil concert photography content! Also tell me why I’m wearing the same hoodie rn lmaooo 😂😂😂
Great explanation. TY for posting.
wow im really late to this but great video jawn ! love this!
The sweatshirt tho😂 also Ive askes this question so thank you so much😭
great video man!!
Very well explained my dude. Going to my 2nd live gig photography tonight. Last time, the photos were a bit meh but this time hopefully I can blow it out of the park. Liked and subbed :)
How did it go? Just did my first one, can’t wait for the 2nd! Please share your insta as well.
Hello! I am in search of a great mid range camera phone for concerts. Do you have any suggestions?
This was so so helpful
can u plssszz sedn m&g photosz pleazzzzzse jaw btw good vid 😁👍👍👍👍
ty so much, I'm only 16 but I'm asked to shoot for a huge band in the Netherlands... friday is the day and dI'm hella nervous since it's my 1st concert shoot
Tonight’s the night! Good luck!
This video has helped me so much!!! Thank you
Ok so I have shot about 8 shows so far. I use a Canon 7D and a 70D. I keep my aperture wide open (1.4 on my 50mm, 2.8 on my 17-55 zoom), shutter speed around 250-300, ISO between 1600-2000 if I can keep it that low. But I am STILL consistently getting so much grain in my photos. Any ideas? I am super frustrated!
Hi Kelly, did you find a way to get less noise?
This helped me more than my photography course, thank you so much!!!!
You get a sub for that cat clip
Excelente!
Extremely helpful and easy to digest Ty!
I have my first gig soon and I’m wondering should i shoot in MF or auto?
wasnt having a great day then you uploaded :) thanks jawn 💕
What camera and lens are you using in this video?
This is the Canon EOS R w/ 16-35mm. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the advice
amazing vid
This video is so helpful! Thank you!
Good touch with the cat!
I am a beginner which will be good for entry level stage photography canon 1500d Or Nikon 3500d
This is a very helpful video thank you!
Thank you so much for this! Been doing photography for almost two years now but only had a very old camera until a week ago. I knew about the settings and what they do kinda but this explained it once more so now I actually understand it. I really hope I get to shoot a show once this is all over especially with the better camera. Though I first wanted to save for a lens that's better for concert photography. I kinda could need more practice and advise for editing tbh but I think you might already have videos about that
what camera/lenses do you recommend for beginner concert photographers?
Should I apply the rule of thirds as well or is it not that important in a concert shoot
Good advices!! Thanks
Really informative video, thank you! I don’t pretend to be a photographer but I’ve definitely seen things like the iso on my point and shoot and been like “what the hell does that mean” 😂 Can I ask what you mean by only getting 3 minutes for photos? I genuinely thought you were down there the whole time 🙃
Theres a 3 song rule that is usually applied. Look it up - it's quite interesting. Unless you're with the artist themselves you might be able to stay longer but it's usually the 3 song rule and then you leave. Hope thats helpful :)
@@gracebristo ahh okay, thank you!
And metering mode, white balance, focus mode? Auto ISO?
i use jpg when I shoot something for me just for fun or if the client wants something fast af
Hey yall, dont get discouraged by the three song time limit as thats only the case at events where that is specified and requested usually by the acts. Festivals often wont have this rule as well as all sorts of underground events. be CREATIVE. You don't need to take the mainstream route to make money and get busy.
The best wa to get started is to do just that GET STARTED. Buy or borrow a camera and go to community events and share photos you're proud of with the bands and artists alike. place a watermark on photos or ask them to five you Photo Credit. This will get you Jobs! Peace
My issue is with getting the correct focus!! What mode? Eye focus? Please help!!
let's hope I get some good shots from this weekend's death metal show.
Loved it :)
Thanks for.your video. I juat shot a concert on 2500 ISO. Regreted soucj. Só grainy the pictures came out. So disappointed!
If you are face on Use a 1.4 lens set it to 1.4 and do test pics at shutter 160 and ISO 400, increase shutter speed to reduce motion blur and play with the ISO.
Thank you so freaking much
Awesome thank you.
the minute shows are a thing again i will be taking all of this advice
🔥🔥🔥🔥dope
we all miss going to shows, it's okay
How do you record the video?
Rock music Life 🤘
tnx a lot
İt was really useful
I had a P&S camera, and it did shoot RAW
Thanks!
any idea how i can practice with real people without working for them as a lot of venues don’t seem to allow cameras with detachable lenses? :)
You can email people who work for the band, like a manager, to ask for a photo pass :)
First 🤪
I dont actually know if I'm first oops.
Spencer Shafer Spencer you already know all this stuff 💯
@@JAWN. yes I do but I'm still gonna watch the video bc I'm cool like that 😎
yasss king
How come in every photography beginner's guide with the aperture explanation no one has yet to compare the analogy with a earring gauge???? That's the easiest way to understand the lower vs higher number terms.
how is the baby angel pup?
Useless video, you focused on a exposure triangle which is a subjest related to camera basics, not concert photography, which should be the main topic.
Hi jawn :)
Do you mentor?
JAWN!
I shoot raw with ilford delta 3200 b&w. 😂
Same lol but on my M6 and Mamiya 7
rad
Is it just me or you look like Jon Bellion?
You totally missed focus