The Soft Moon at One Eyed Jacks, New Orleans

This was one of those nights.

One of those evenings in which you wish you could fully pay attention and photograph something important, like a favorite band's performance. But when you're dancing your ass off, holding a lens in one hand and a camera in the other, making pictures becomes messy. 

Add whiskey. Add beer.

I admit that this wasn't my best work but it was a great memory. I hadn't danced that hard in a long time and hadn't seen The Soft Moon perform even longer. It was a perfect performance from beginning to end. Although One Eyed Jacks wasn't crowded, the people who were there erupted into a vibrating dance ritual that is usually reserved for the typical New Orleans jazz/funk fare. 

It was great seeing one of my favorite bands perform in my new city and seeing a lot of people discover music that is really special to me and to a lot of other people. 

Enjoy the photos.

More performance photography with the Fujifilm x100s

To say that I'm obsessed with this camera could be an understatement. I often carry it with me even when I'm not taking pictures. While I love the Nikon D800, it's mostly used for work which relieves any stress I have taking it out at night, especially with the crime we have in New Orleans. 

What I like to show is the capabilities of this camera under low light, fast paced situations as well as the quality of the dynamic range of the camera and photographing musical performances is the one of the best methods of showcasing the Fujifilm x100s' ability. 

The photos below are from a rehearsal I shot with LODRO last year at their studio in Brooklyn, NY. The band has great energy and are natural performers on the stage. The performances match the intensity of the music. Although the lineup has changed slightly, they're still great. If you get the chance of checking them out, do so!