CHRISDABASS Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) [quote name='LukeFRC' post='432008' date='Mar 11 2009, 10:54 PM']see I was intreagued and went and had a look at your myspace. the music's nae bad. The wee profile pics down the side of your page are great. The ones youve stuck here I dont like as much. The wee ones show you in your gear playing live, it looks natural and fun. The big one manages to bleach out all the colour of your singer. Compare her in red on a dk background to white on white. Also where you have tried to get away from a live shot it just seems like a live shot on a white background. Whats the concept. The cards and jigsaw pieces look odd, my guess is that at least some of them are photoshoped in. Also were they 2 separate photos stitched together? My guess is if the singer is standing where shes supposed to be you are a floating giant with an amp levitating a foot off the floor.... I may be wrong here though[/quote] hahaahahahh that last bit really made me laugh! we are stood in what i think is known as a cove! a room that has rounded corners so you cant see where the room ends!! its crazy when you first walk in! Oh and this is all ONE shot with nothing added afterwards! All the Playing cards and Casino chips were just thrown onto the floor randomly! the cards in the air were thrown by our lovely assistants just as the shot was taken! Id like to thank everyone for their feedback! its really helpful to know what we've done right/wrong so next time we can make a better job of it! cheers guys Edited March 12, 2009 by CHRISDABASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It's nice to see some professional looking band shots, good on you for making the effort with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 How was the gig Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='431571' date='Mar 11 2009, 03:10 PM']Thanks for all the feedback both + and - Its our first ever shoot so we're still learning! 99% of bands just stand against a brick wall wearing hoodies so at least we made a bit of effort! i expect some will love and some will hate it but im totally fine with that bare in mind that this shoot cost us nothing and was put together quickly as we needed some shots that looked better than just us playin a gig or whatever. [/quote] I think they look great (both band and breasts ;-) And yes, i think it does look better than the usual gloomy hoodie shot you see a lot of these days, fingers pointing at the camera etc. Well done, even better that it was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='431557' date='Mar 11 2009, 02:53 PM']Sorry to sound a neggy - especially since you appear to be really proud of the pics, but I can't really tell what your band sounds like from those - because it doenst really look like that's the gear you wear normally. And I have to agree that the outfits are a bit passé now anyway. I think the white BG style with stuff on the floor is a little naff too. The bad choices of make-up and dress do make the ladyvoice look a lot older than twenty something. I think the fact the photographer thought taking the shots from an elevation is probably the worst thing about them though. Are the set and choice of costumes what the snapper suggested? There we are, you did ask, terribly sorry.[/quote] That's what they wear on stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 They remind me of the Rembrandt's (minus the singer of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='Buzz' post='432054' date='Mar 12 2009, 12:21 AM']I do have to ask though, the clothing choices for the instrumentalists and the singer? The band really look like a backing band as the singer doens't really have a tie in at all to the rest of you.[/quote] If you're in a band with a female singer as far as the majority of the audience are concerned you are her backing band. If you don't get that and live with the fact your probably in the wrong business. At least the blokes aren't a bunch of fat ugly baldies, so they might just have a chance at being treated as equals... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='BigRedX' post='432167' date='Mar 12 2009, 09:32 AM']If you're in a band with a female singer as far as the majority of the audience are concerned you are her backing band. If you don't get that and live with the fact your probably in the wrong business. At least the blokes aren't a bunch of fat ugly baldies, so they might just have a chance at being treated as equals... ;-)[/quote] Suits me - a lady singer takes a lot of attention away from this inexperienced bass player. Only other bass players will notice the fluffed bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I like 'em. Nice one. The playing cards and chips are a nice touch. I'm with Buzz, not sure about the lady's togs... almost makes it look like Shirley Bassey being backed by Busted Good effort all round though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='BigRedX' post='432167' date='Mar 12 2009, 09:32 AM']If you're in a band with a female singer as far as the majority of the audience are concerned you are her backing band. If you don't get that and live with the fact your probably in the wrong business. At least the blokes aren't a bunch of fat ugly baldies, so they might just have a chance at being treated as equals... ;-)[/quote] I agree but i would also expect the singer to act like she is part of the band and not fronting her own band (unless it is of course) My girlfriend was our lead singer and none of us (well, not me anyway) had a problem with her getting most of the attention. But, when she started to believe it was her band, and would refer to us like that then we had to bring her back down to earth a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyalfa Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) I like 'em. Similar to ones we had done, but with the cards and chips. I think they really break up the whiteness well, and are part of the Las Vegas theme. Ours are just plain white, which I kind of regret a little, but all in all we are pleased with the results. We are aiming for weddings/functions though, hence the black shirt shots... [attachment=21870:John_050.jpg][attachment=21871:John_070.jpg] [attachment=21873:John_132.jpg] Edited March 12, 2009 by Andyalfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 To the OP: You guys perhaps should dress more in the same style as yer lady there..... and possibly have a shot with her at the back or the side, not foreground. Nice clean pics tho!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='neilb' post='432274' date='Mar 12 2009, 11:37 AM']To the OP: You guys perhaps should dress more in the same style as yer lady there.....[/quote] what in a dress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='neilb' post='432274' date='Mar 12 2009, 11:37 AM']To the OP: You guys perhaps should dress more in the same style as yer lady there..... and possibly have a shot with her at the back or the side, not foreground. Nice clean pics tho!![/quote] Yeah hopefully we'll try dressing like that next time we had limited budget, time etc so we did the best we could with what we had i cant wait for the next shoot now so we can try to include some of the above suggestions! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Any way you look at it, pretty brave to put this up here... Edited March 12, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='432334' date='Mar 12 2009, 12:39 PM']Any way you look at it, pretty brave to put this up here...[/quote] What makes you say that mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Well, things can get a bit sarky and, shall we say, 'unhelpful' round here at times. As I said, I like the shots and I'll go check out the music presently Edited March 12, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='432342' date='Mar 12 2009, 12:49 PM']What makes you say that mate? [/quote] I guess he's thinking that most people don't voluntarily set themselves up to be mauled in public. You deserve credit for that and also for taking the criticism in such a positive spirit. Leaving aside all the costume and setting stuff, in the last picture you all look natural and relaxed, like you're comfortable with what you're being asked to do. In the first picture you don't. That is the most difficult thing to do and it's down to the photographer to create a setting in which you can deliver that and they can capture it. That would be thing to work on the next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='spinynorman' post='432371' date='Mar 12 2009, 01:15 PM']I guess he's thinking that most people don't voluntarily set themselves up to be mauled in public. You deserve credit for that and also for taking the criticism in such a positive spirit.[/quote] Much more eloquently expressed, Sir. Exactly what was in my mind... Er...and what's the myspace address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) [quote name='spinynorman' post='432371' date='Mar 12 2009, 01:15 PM']I guess he's thinking that most people don't voluntarily set themselves up to be mauled in public. You deserve credit for that and also for taking the criticism in such a positive spirit. Leaving aside all the costume and setting stuff, in the last picture you all look natural and relaxed, like you're comfortable with what you're being asked to do. In the first picture you don't. That is the most difficult thing to do and it's down to the photographer to create a setting in which you can deliver that and they can capture it. That would be thing to work on the next time.[/quote] Ahh I see That's great advice! As with most things we'll get better with more experience and advice One of the main reason I put these on here is because I respect all your opinions and I knew I could learn something! Edited March 12, 2009 by CHRISDABASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='432374' date='Mar 12 2009, 01:19 PM']Much more eloquently expressed, Sir. Exactly what was in my mind... Er...and what's the myspace address?[/quote] www.myspace.com/mmivmusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I like them, much better than anything I'm likely to get of my motley crew, but then we are Reluctant. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) [url="http://www.myspace.com/mmivmusic"]http://www.myspace.com/mmivmusic[/url] You realise, to some old-fashioned people like me, your myspace address reads as "2004 music" Edited March 12, 2009 by The Funk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 From a photographic perspective there's a couple of cardinal sins committed here. drummer wacking back of singer's head, halo behind singer (I know it's the cymbal the drummer is playing), some flying cards are distractions rather than add. The band appears to be playing whilst the singer stands aloof and stiff in a somewhat condescending royal pose - ah but that's what singers do don't they Having said that, the pictures are not bad, really good in fact Lighting is very well done, plenty detail retained in shadows and (most) highlights. Oops this is starting to be a photographic critique. If the pictures convey the image the band wants to portray then you've been very successful. Having listened to your music, which I enjoyed very much, think more dynamic for your next photo shoot. You could make the Vegas theme bigger (showgirls, neonlights, showgirls, one armed bandits, showgirls, etc,). Ok maybe just the neons, moody lighting and the singer dressed as a showgirl just the tuppence worth of an old codger .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Chris I really like your band photography and your music. I think that your pics are very good; if that's the image that you looking to project then what's not to like. They're well lit pro shots and you all look good. Ties and trainers? well it's all so subjective isn't it. Whatever works for your band image. Great bass playing and sound too. I'd come and see you if you were playing around here err... and I like the look of your singer singer too. Both of them ps I'm a professional photographer of some 25years standing so know a little bit about pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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