I love to photographs events like inaugurations, concerts, parties, etc… Usually a lot of things are happening, in every corners, it keeps me running everywhere to be sure to be at the right spot at the right moment. Also, people are enjoying themeself, getting really happy and possibly buzzed… Which make them more relax in front of the camera…
In those events light is always challenging, because there is usually… none or let’s say very few. Flash becomes a necessity, but the on camera flash (even the best pro ones), in an open space, with none easy way to bounce it again walls or ceiling, is not giving the king of light you want to keep the party’s atmosphere… That’s why I use the Nikon CLS system, flash off camera in one hand, usually with an umbrella to soften the light, that way I can move around freely to capture quickly and smoothly what’s going on. When I shot the musicians, performers, or whatever subjects that is not moving from a given space, I set up my external flashes on stands and recreate a more dramatic light, more contrasted. Thank to 2.8 lenses and the good noise management at relative high ISO of my camera I also shoot with ambient light as soon as it possible…
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“Le Beach Club” and “Bar Stage” are located on the Beach in Playa Tamarindo, (Guanacaste, Costa rica) in front of the crossrod to playa Langosta. It’s an ideal spot to spend the afternoon on the sand and to wait for the sunset and a cocktail…
