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The Best ISO To Use For Low Light Photography

Drive-By Truckers performing at The Pageant in St. Louis on October 28, 2011. © Todd Owyoung. (Todd Owyoung)

Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers. 1/160 and f/2.8 at ISO 6400 with the Nikon D700. I've printed this image 20"x30" and you know what? It looks fantastic.

These days, just about every digital camera better than your iPhone has a user-selectable ISO range. While choice may be paralyzing, there’s always the concern of image quality as well.

Since live music at indoor venues is often very dimly lit (by relative photography standards), I often get asked about what ISO I shoot at for live music photograp15hy, or what camera sensitivity I recommend for live music in general.

Here’s my answer on what the best ISO sensitivity to use is for low light photography shot in any kind of photojournalism capacity.

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Photos: Willie Nelson @ The Pageant

Country music legend Willie Nelson performing at the Pageant in St. Louis on April 17, 2012. (TODD OWYOUNG)

There are some musical acts that never seem to get old. I’ve photographed Willie Nelson four times now, but even though the show hardly changes, it’s always a thrill. After all, the man is a legend. (more…)

Preview: The Fray @ The Pageant

The Fray performing in concert at the Pageant in St. Louis on May 8, 2012. (TODD OWYOUNG)

Here’s a quick three-image preview of The Fray from last night, staring Isaac Slade, who must run on Energizer batteries the way he runs around the stage. (more…)

Preview: Dia Frampton @ The Pageant

Dia Frampton, former contestant on the talent show The Voice, performing in support of The Fray at the Pageant in St. Louis on May 8, 2012. (TODD OWYOUNG)

Quick preview of Dia Frampton from tonight’s show with The Fray before I hit the sack. Whether her fans know her Meg & Dia or The Voice, there was big love for this talented singer and line out the door when she did a meet and greet after her performance.

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How to Shoot Better Concert Photos With A Point & Shoot Camera

Atmosphere during Steve Aoki's performance at the Pageant in St. Louis on February 1, 2012. (Todd Owyoung)

You’ve seen it before. A sea of point and shoot digital cameras and cell phones held aloft during concerts, snapping away for posterity. In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve done it yourself.

Here are five simple tips for making better live music photos when you’re shooting from the crowd, especially with a cell phone, P&S or other consumer camera. Take it from me, a professional music photographer. If I were shooting my favorite band from the crowd at a gig, this is what I’d do.

Trust me. I’m a professional.  (more…)

Photos: Evanescence @ The Pageant

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In a triumphant return to the Pageant, Evanescence stormed the big club’s stage in a big ripper of a show that had the 2,000-strong crowd losing their collective mind over Amy Lee and company.

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The Best ISO To Use For Low Light Photography

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Portraits: Justin Waters

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Review: Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Telephoto Lens

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Todd Owyoung Interview with Ride The Lighting

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