Tips for band promotional photography - (President I)

Knowing your equipment and know how to achieve correct exposure is the basis for every good picture, no matter what style talk. But when it comes to promotional band photography , this is just a small part of the equation. And is that  in this case, the secret key is preparation - much more detailed than this, the session flow more naturally. So the following tips will not be focused on the equipment and settings, but in the organization, helping to use the time available the most effective way to get the best results and have a good time during the process.
Meet the band and their music feels . One possibility is photographed during a live presentation and meet with them after they have seen the pictures. During the meeting aims to identify the style of photos that look and what they will use. Depending on this you may have to leave a space for text composition, logo or other item in the case to be used in web page or an album cover.


Invest time in finding the place . Do not be afraid to ask the band if they have any in mind. Check with your family and friends too - you never know. Many environments in its bars, restaurants or even prior to concerts, but depending on the type of band you can also use original places - just be sure to always ask permission.


Make some shots on your own in the venue . It is best to do them the same time that the session will be held, and from all angles as possible. This preparation will help you to configure the camera so you can capture the best light. It also helps you know what photos you want to do, and therefore where to put the spotlight - something that should already be clear before starting the session. This is important given that probably not much time to improvise, and also because it will make it clear that you know what you're doing. This provides security to transmit the photographed, and that often has a positive impact on the final results.


In the next turn, give you more tips on how to approach the task of taking photographs of bands for promotional use. Meanwhile, enjoy the examples and inspire.