Gary Barlow Tour 2014

Gary Barlow & Eliza Doolittle Bournemouth BIC.

I have always had a great respect for Gary Barlow, one of the most famous musicians in the world with oodles of hits yet still manages to remain a down to earth guy, so I was really looking forward to covering the last night of his "Since I saw you last" tour at Bournemouth BIC for www.safeconcerts.com

The tour had been a sell out and this gig was no exception. A full sell out with 3 rows of VIP seats covering where the pit usually is. So for today's gig its a soundboard shoot. For those who don't know what that means, basically you shoot from the mixing desk at the back of the venue. this is usually a bit of a pain but the lighting was that good that it wasn't a problem.

First up was Eliza Doolittle, entering the stage in a blue light and looking totally stunning. running through a great set of her popular songs and the crowd loving every bit of it. she was great to photograph and even though I was at the back of the room I managed to get a few nice images.

After a short interval Gary Barlow emerges from a lazer covered stage and bangs straight into Since I saw you last ... All I can say is WOW... What a show .. in fact I was totally speechless to how amazing he is live. note perfect and oozing confidence I now realise why this guy is so famous. hats off to him and 10 out of 10 for an awesome show. 

Top man Mr Barlow I have been enlightened :)

full set of Images from the night can be found here..

http://www.safeconcerts.com/photos/artist-photos.asp

Seb X

Sarah & Andy Spring Pre Shoot at Sandbanks

A great afternoon at sandbanks 

So after a few re scheduled dates due to the typical British weather, we finally got together with Sarah & Andy to have a nice walk by the beach and take a few shots in the sun.

Anyone who knows Sandbanks will agree that its one of the most beautiful places in the South and with the level of the dunes, the afternoon light can be spectacular.

After meeting up we walked through shell bay avoiding a triathlon that was underway on the beach.

Sarah & Andy were pretty chilled out about being photographed so being in the thick of it didn't phase them at all, which is great for us and makes for good pictures.

we spent a couple of hours walking through the sand dunes, photographing through the grass and using the natural light to advantage, then down to the edge of the water to bag a few wide shots. 

Sarah & Andy were a great couple to photograph and we are looking forward to their wedding in August, from what they tell us about their friends I have a feeling we are going to get some great images ... and perhaps a hangover.

Here's a few shots from the afternoon

cheers

Seb X

Bastille at Bournemouth BIC

Bastille, Angel Haze, Brother & Bones

So off to another packed out night at the BIC  to cover Bastille for safeconcerts.com

I turn up early (as usual)..I hate being late for anything. to pick my press pass up for the nights gig, there's a real  positive vibe in the air and a great audience of different age groups, in fact it looks sold out.

first up was Brother & Bones http://www.brotherandbones.com/ the guys voice is pretty damn awesome. normal house lights made it pretty hard to shoot but it was a case of following the spotlight and getting the shot, this of course is easier to say than do but I got through it pretty well.

next up was Angel Haze http://www.angelhazemusic.com/ another strong act who kept the crowd going, loads of energy but a bugger to photograph as she moves at lightning speed.

Both acts were a great warm up for Bastille who were up next http://www.bastillebastille.com/home/

Its the first time I have seen these guys and they didn't disappoint, really strong sound and pretty theatrical (which live music should be IMO). As from a photography point of view it was damn hard, anything below 1600 ISO and 1/250 second and you're screwed. the guy moves like an eel on speed Whoopa.. click and you miss him. so it was another learning curve for me, but hey life is all about learning and that's fine with me.

overall Bastille put on a great show and I'd recommend catching them on their current tour.

The full set of images from all 3 bands can be found here on the safeconcerts website http://www.safeconcerts.com/photos/artist-photos.asp

but for now here's a few quick edits

cheers

Seb X

Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding Magazine

Your Hampshire & Dorset wedding magazine

www.lewisandschofield.co.uk 

We are really stoked to have our first cover image of the year for this months Hampshire & Dorset wedding magazine.

It features a fab wedding we shot in 2013 at Parley Manor .

for more info please follow the link below

http://www.yourhampshiredorsetwedding.com/previousissues_detail.cfm?Issue_ID=821

or contact us via our website www.lewisandschofield.co.uk

All the best

Seb

Kerrang Tour Southampton Guildhall 2014

 

Limp Bizkit, Crossfaith & Nekrogoblikon

 

I was lucky enough to bag a press pass for this years Kerrang tour (kindness of SJM concerts and www.safeconcerts.com) featuring Limp Bizkit and friends.

 

And what a great gig it was and totally sold out. It's the first time I have photographed at Southampton's Guildhall and I love the set up they have there, mainly the low stage which lets you shoot a really good head on image. It turned out to be a bit nostalgic too as its where I had my graduation many moons ago ...sigh..

 

I love shooting metal bands as there's so much energy and sheer dedication to the performances the bands put in and tonight was no exception.

 

Sadly I missed Baby Godzilla but Nekrogoblikon were awesome. what's not to like? sheer power with a dancing goblin..Sorted!

 

They were followed by Crossfaith who were equally superb and brilliant to photograph and then Limp Bizkit who put on a blinder.

 

The lighting was a lot better than I expected and its great to have bands play up to the camera. Tonight we were spoilt.

 

loads of images from the night can be found here on the safeconcerts website http://www.safeconcerts.com/photos/artist-photos.asp

 

for now here's a few from the night

 

Rock on!

 

Seb X

 

 

 

London Grammar 02 Academy 2014

 

 

Another packed out show at the 02

 

So after a late call from a fellow photographer friend I raced down to the 02 to catch London Grammar and do a bit of photo coverage for safeconcerts.com

 

I was slightly gutted that I missed the support acts and no confirmation of a photo pass leaving me to take a chance at the last minute. (these things happen so you take it on the chin) Luckily I got there in time to shoot LG.

 

A new one on me but we were informed that we could only shoot from one position in the pit and strictly no moving around. This of course means less variety in the shots and especially if the lights aren't  in your favour you're pretty screwed.

 

Of course this is all good practice and luckily the band put on a great show and all the local togs were pretty happy with their images.

 

Here's a few from the night, more can be found here http://www.safeconcerts.com/photos/london-grammar/2014/bournemouth-international-centre-bic.asp

 

Cheers

 

Seb X

 

 



The 197502 Academy

 

 

Sold out show at the 02

 

So I headed down to the 02 on Friday to cover The 1975 for safeconcerts.com

 

The fans queued round the block in the rubbish weather to get to see one of the UK's up and coming bands.

 

First on was Wolf Alice who were pretty awesome followed by The Neighbourhood then The 1975.

 

All 3 bands put on a great show but from a Togs point of view the lighting was pretty dire, dark and back lit .... But saying that a challenge makes you a better photographer, plus I only had one lens for the show which makes it a bit harder but hey I bagged a few shots and saw some good acts.

 

for more info on the bands see the links below.

 

http://the1975.com/

 

https://www.facebook.com/wolfalicemusic

 

http://thenbhd.com/gb/

 

 

So here are a few shots from the other night, more images can be found at http://www.safeconcerts.com/photos/the-1975/bournemouth-international-centre-bic.asp