Rocking a full house at the Chaifetz Arena, Chris Daughtry and band came out of the gate with all guns blazing. Despite a few last minute restrictions, Chris Daughtry’s intensity made this an interesting shoot.
Photographer’s Notes:
Just before Daughtry and the band came out, someone on the tour informed us that photographers were not allowed to go up the thrust (AKA, the ramp or catwalk) that jutted out from the center of the stage – all photography had to done from stage left. With two quick songs in which to work, this limited access made for an added challenge.
Luckily, I felt that Daughtry was still a good subject given the limitations. He moved around enough to keep things interesting, but also stayed put at the mic long enough to nail all the key shots.
When Daughtry did move up the ramp, he never lingered very long during the first two songs, which was perfect for getting those shots without feeling like I was missing out on too much goodness.
I shot with this gig with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8, and the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8.
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Last minute restrictions & two songs to make it happen, but Daughtry's intensity won out: http://bit.ly/9KUwkP
RT @toddowyoung: Last minute restrictions & two songs to make it happen, but Daughtry's intensity won out: http://bit.ly/9KUwkP
The last one is perfect. Nice work!
Hey FG,
Thanks for the comment.
About that last shot – when Daughtry went out onto the ramp, I quickly changed to the 14-24mm. He didn’t stay out there long, but when I came back I got the shot I wanted.
@Chris_Daughtry Some great shots here Chris Photos: Daughtry Performing At The Chaifetz Arena | ishootshows.com http://goo.gl/kXf4
RT @tyramisu: @Chris_Daughtry Some great shots here Chris Photos: Daughtry Performing At The Chaifetz Arena | ishootshows.com http://goo.gl/kXf4
http://ishootshows.com/2010/04/12/photos-daughtry/ @Chris_Daughtry Lookin mighty FINE!
I really cant take it! whoa. RT @HoldinMyHorsies http://ishootshows.com/2010/04/12/photos-daughtry/ @Chris_Daughtry Lookin mighty FINE!
The photos are really beautiful! Thank You!
Sidenote
You stated, “Just before Daughtry and the band came out”
The BAND is DAUGHTRY, it’s members are:
Chris Daughtry – Vocals
Josh Paul – Bass
Joey Barnes -Drums
Brian Craddock – Guitar
Josh Steely – Guitar
I totally agree! Very nice job, Todd. I love Daughtry =D I was kinda waiting for you to shoot them.
RT: “The last one is perfect. Nice work!”
Hey Roxanne,
Thanks very much, glad you like these shots.
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These are wonderful! thank you for sharing them. I was at a show and could not get good shots with my consumer camera, so I am thrilled to see the good ones. :)
Hi LIsa,
Thanks for the kind words.