Chapter 14. Shoot That Music Style: Rock

Guy McKnight, 2002. Fujifilm Finepix S2, 1/350 sec, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 140 mm

Figure 14.1. Guy McKnight, 2002. Fujifilm Finepix S2, 1/350 sec, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 140 mm

It's not important who the singer is in this photo. (Guy McKnight of The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster). This picture breathes rock 'n' roll because of the color, the harsh lighting, and the charisma of the silhouette. The monitors in front of him complete the picture. Because of its simplicity, it's one of my favorite shots.

Jon Bon Jovi, 2005. Nikon D2X, 1/320 sec, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 160 mm

Figure 14.2. Jon Bon Jovi, 2005. Nikon D2X, 1/320 sec, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 160 mm

Jon Bon Jovi gives ...

Get Three Songs, No Flash!: Your Ultimate Guide to Concert Photography now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.