I will touch on that more at the later section on why. Lenses with large apertures are preferred in such low light conditions. A zoom lens is mandatory for me to enable me to reach out to the stage and get close-ups of the dancers. The most important piece of equipment you need after understanding the grounds and location is the right lens. I usually have my Canon 5D Mark II, and also my Sony 7R for such assignments. In such challenging conditions, a camera with capability to handle high ISO settings without producing too much noise is preferred. The use of LED light is good as well for after the show shots. With the above, you can know decide what equipment you need for the shoot.Īs most performances prohibit use of flash during show, you can omit having one on your camera during the performance but do still carry one with you (I use it for group photo at the end of the show). Personally if I can only sit at one location throughout the show, I will prefer this seat as it provide me a comfortable direction to the stage and most of my shots will be facing the dancers. On the ground level, a few rows behind the front, right in the middle is the ideal seat. Below are some explanations of some problem you may encounter at different locations.Ĭons: Too far from the stage, shooting angle not directly perpendicular to the dancers.Ĭons: shooting angle not directly perpendicular to the dancers, too many distractions in photos (sometimes you can see dancers at the side before entry to the stage. My personal recommendation is to locate yourself on the ground level, a few rows behind the front, right in the middle. Most theatres can accommodate hundreds, to thousands of spectators at various elevations. I am very particular in my location of shoot as it reflect the quality if work I will produce from the assignment. I will cover location of seat for shooting in the technique part later.Ĭhoosing your seat (if you have a choice) Take this opportunity to talk to the organizer on which seats you will be allocated or which seat you prefer. You can then be better prepared to know the photos you will wish to take, and at which location you’ll need to be so you’ll be ready for the shot. This not only gives you a chance to enter the theatre but also to understand what is to be performed and its sequence. Request to attend a rehearsal prior to the performance (usual this is done free of charge) if possible, but to me this is mandatory if the opportunity exist. This can be done through an early visit (if allowed), or a search online for other’s work in the same location, to understand the layout and surroundings. Preparation for the shoot Know the groundĪ protocol for all professional photographers is to understand the grounds and what to expect. Some of the points might not be relevant or accessible for you if you are attending a performance as a member of the public. I am writing this guide based on an assignment you have with the organizer, as photographer of the event. You may be faced with very dim lighting conditions, dancers moving around at great speed, different lighting settings during the show, no use of flash, and your movement in the theatre during the show may be limited. One of the biggest challenges as photographer is shooting inside a theatre, simply because the only thing that you can control is the camera.
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