After performances by Apocalyptica and Bullet For My Valentine, American rockers Puddle of Mudd took the main stage at Pointfest to deliver a tight, high energy set. Led by the charismatic Wes Scantlin, the four-piece from Kansas City laid into fan-favorites like “She Hates Me,” “Psycho,” and “Blurry.”
Photographer’s Notes:
This shoot was pretty straight forward and was the one show on the main stage that had the benefit of a spotlight. Singer Wes Scantlin benefited from this white light the most, with considerably less light on the other players, while a multi-colored treatment came in from behind.
Scantlin proved to be the most interesting subject on stage and hoisted up the mic stand toward the audience on two separate occasions.
Before the band hit the stage, I manage to catch Scantlin for a few quick snaps. Very honorably, the singer volunteered to go it solo and save his bandmates from the shoot, taking one for the team.
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Awesome set todd, I think the fourth one is my favorite.
Hey Nathan, thanks for the comment. It was kind of tricky photographing Wes, since he was behind the mic so much of the time.
Some of my favorite moments came when he was moving around, like in the shot you picked where he’s letting it rip. :)
this light is amazing. and i love the portraits!
ps: does your photopass only let you to shoot the opening bands as well?
Hi Jessie,
Yup, the lighting was pretty cool at times, and pretty even for the most part without too many changes.
As far as photographing opening acts, it depends on the tour. Some supporting bands require separate permission, while for others a photo pass from the main act means everything is fair game.
It will also depend on the venue, as some check lists for all bands and some don’t.
I noticed All Time Low is off your list.
Aaaah, I see. I only asked that question because I would love to see your shots of Forever The Sickest Kids when they open for Cobra Starship…
I have a conflicting assignment with All Time Low. Metallica wins.
I should be shooting FTSK and Cobra next weekend, waiting on confirmation.