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French Quarter Fest 2017
Photos from French Quarter Fest 2017.
The weather was perfect throughout the four days of festivities. Much of South Peter Street was closed to traffic, allowing people to meander between stages without feeling too confined to the sidewalks. As always, the people and the scenes around the musical performances were most interesting.
I like doing these little projects, like covering the FQFest because it's a great setting to work on compositions and light observations for future works. There are several projects in various phases of completion so this kind of practice is invaluable.
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More performance photography with the Fujifilm x100s
A little chat about what the Fujifilm x100s can do in low lit, musical performances. Featuring LODRO of Brooklyn, NY.
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!
