Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Jordin Sparks at Kidd Kraddick & Jonas Brothers Opening Night


Jordin Sparks
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
Mid June we had Jordin Sparks and Jessie James in studio again at kidd kraddick. Both girls were performing with the Jonas Brothers at Texas Stadium that weekend. Jordin was there to promote her cd that just came out yesterday and Jessie will have her debut cd out later this year. However since the last time she was in studio her single Wanted has definitely picked up in rotation. Here's a couple shots from that week!

Jordin
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Jessie
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I even shot the Jonas Brother show, but I'm not sure that I'm able to post the photos here. Sorry to the Jonas fans. HOWEVER you can go here to see them www.dfw.com/124/gallery/143864.html
Once again sorry the quality is a bit distorted compared to what I usually post, I dont know why they end up like that when they put them in the slideshow. Oh and some of the shots in the slideshow were shot by the reviewer after the first 3 we photographers were allowed. Just a heads up.

For any fellow photographers shooting the Jonas Brothers show for a daily or what not, lighting is good. First song we shot from the sound board. However because there was a crane blocking some of our shots we were taken to the front of the stage to shoot the 2nd and 3rd songs. HOWEVER the first song is the only song you will be able to get a shot of all three brothers together and its not an easy feat to get them all facing you, but its your best chance. I shot the first song with a 300 and then you'll need a 24-70 and a 70-200 for the 2nd and 3rd songs. It's in the round and the middle of the stage spins in a circle. The show I shot was the first night of the tour. I'm not sure if its still the same set up for shooters or not. But there's really no great advice to give other than good luck.

Sorry I haven't posted an entry in a bit. I've been tied up editing some shots from Warped Tour, and I shot Aerosmith Sunday. I do have photos coming soon from the Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball game. Lots of good stuff Warren Sapp + Joey Fatone = Gold.

And lastly I'm always looking for shoots if anyone in the Dallas area needs photos or if bands need promotional images. Rates are generally negotiable. Just letting yall know.

Later yall!
Rachel

Friday, July 10, 2009

No Doubt! w/Paramore & The Sounds


No Doubt
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
So at the end of May.. like literally the second to last day of the month, I was fortunate enough to get to shoot No Doubt. The last time I saw this band was way back in 2002. Let me just say 7 years without them was far too long. I have always and will always prefer Gwen with the band. There's just so much chemistry and the music is so fun.

Ok so needless to say I was stoked to shoot this one. Lighting on the tour is great, they have a pretty simple stage set up with lots of room for the band to run around and a big screen in the background, which I always like because it adds some color to the photos. If youre attending this show it's a good one. I don't often stay to watch shows after I'm done shooting, but I was glad this was one I did get to stay and watch.

Here are some pics
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Paramore
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The Sounds
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Ok thats all for now. There's some more over at the flickr page.

Later Yall!
Rachel

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Demi Lovato & Mandy Moore at Kidd Kraddick


Demi Lovato
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
In May we had Dallasite Demi Lovato in studio at Kidd Kraddick. She sounded great and during sound check I even got to hear her sing a little bit of Kelly Clarksons "My Life Would Suck Without You," which was playing on the radio during the break. That was pretty cool.
Demi Lovato
There's lots more photos over on www.kiddlive.com

We also had Mandy Moore stop by to chat about her cd that just came out. She was ridiculously nice and took time to meet everyone that came to see her.
Mandy Moore Mandy Moore
Once again there's lots more at www.kiddlive.com

I should have a post about the No Doubt show very very soon! Oh and then the Heroes Baseball Game.

Rachel

Friday, July 3, 2009

James Morrison


James Morrison
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
Ok so just as promised James Morrison photos. He put on one heck of a show. I wish I could have shot more than just the first 3 songs because he got into it more and more as the night progressed. He did come out with a bang though. The show was at the Granada, so lighting wasn't all that great, which is funny because they could have an awesome set up if they would be willing to shell out a few bucks and add few more lights and smoke... oh and learn how to use the lights they already have. That place has so much potential and books some great gigs, so it's a shame its such a cave to shoot in at times.

If James comes to your town you should definitely go see him! He doesn't come to the states too often, so its a rare treat!

Here's a few shots from the show
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And coming up I have some Kidd Kraddick stuff like Demi Lovato, plus I shot No Doubt and Paramore at the end of May which was awesome! This weekend is going to be insane. Warped Tour rolls through Dallas on sunday.

Rachel

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Believers Never Die Tour w/Fall Out Boy, 50 cent, and More


Fall Out Boy
Originally uploaded by rachelparker
So back to mid April when this tour rolled through town. I always always enjoy shooting Fall Out Boy. These guys put on a great show, it was my first time shooting 50 cent and I know it sounds crazy that he was opening for Fall Out Boy but he did a great job and it worked out well. Lighting for those two was great. Lots of colorful back lights and spotlights for consistent lighting.

For the other 3 acts however lighting was mostly that back lighting which is way tough to work with. When the fronts cant compete with the back light you end up with a lot of blown out photos. Oh well though!

Here are some shots!

Fall Out Boy
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50 Cent
50 Cent 50 Cent 50 Cent

Cobra Starship
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All Time Low
All Time Low All Time Low

Hey Monday
Hey Monday Hey Monday


Ok James Morrison shots coming very soon since theyre all edited and just need to be uploaded. Then No Doubt and Paramore plus some Kidd Kraddick stuff!


Later guys!
Rachel