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I keep saying tomorrow<\/em> I will post wise quotes as a follow-up to my last Exposed!<\/a> Newsletter “Wise Words from Working Photographers<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

Alas, regular programming has been interrupted again<\/em>. Last night I went to see Neil Young <\/a>in concert in Ottawa. I was a paying fan this time not a media photographer. So I was not going to comment on this blog… but it was a good show!<\/em><\/strong> Read a review and some media shooting ideas, etc.<\/p>\n

Neil Young Review<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

First, Neil Young<\/a> was pretty amazing. His wife was his back-up singer – nice to see them together. There were all kinds of idiosyncrasies<\/strong> on stage like the fine artist hidden at the back working on canvasses. He did an encore… a set of Beatles tunes. Oh, I admire what he has done.<\/p>\n

I left all cameras at home<\/em> – even my teency point and shoot – as I was not working. And I was longing to be shooting the show. That’s a good sign<\/strong><\/em> – if the spark or urge to shoot doesn’t exist that’s a sign of burn-out!<\/p>\n

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Shooting Concerts<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I also checked the media pit<\/strong> at the front of the stage – I recognized veteran Ottawa media photographer John Major<\/strong><\/a>. I have shot a little for newspapers and it’s a tough job down there in the pit. Technically, there are some challenges beyond solid skills – mostly anticipating the performers and being in the right place at the right time.<\/p>\n

The tough part<\/strong> can be the logistics. At performances, photographers usually get 10 minutes or 1-3 songs to capture their photos. Shows often start at 9pm. Deadlines<\/strong> are often between 9 and 10pm. You need to shoot, download, edit and send photos in a very short period of time. Any significant glitches and you are cooked. Neil Young should be front page of a newspaper section – there is no room for glitches!<\/p>\n

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Past Work<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I have shot many shows with work going to different clients from the Ottawa Sun<\/strong> to Tourism Canada<\/strong>. Photos have appeared in magazines, newspapers and websites in the US and Canada. Some coverage:<\/p>\n