Gym Class Heroes at College

I enjoy shooting concerts. They're a break from everyday podium shots, portraits, and general news assignments.



Being a musician, I get more out of the concert than might other photographers. I love listening and shooting; they go hand it hand for me. Not to mention the crowd and the crazy lighting and the ambiance all adds to an atmosphere that could get a congressman hyped up.



I was disappointed when I first heard that Gym Class Heroes were coming to Towson. I think they're an ok band, but I knew that my editor was going to get to shoot it over me.

That was until he got men...lymes disease.

Yay lymes disease! (sorry Pat)

I consider concerts to be somewhat tricky. Light flying everywhere, low light environment, fog, lots of movement...exciting, but tricky if you're inexperienced. Not saying that I am experienced at concerts, but I have shot a few before, so I wasn't clueless going into it.



I was with the Arts editor, Alex Plimack, for most of the time. He had a terrible night, first not getting a press pass and then getting screwed over by a certain campus organization that will rename unnamed. As crappy as his night was, however, both of us got to go onto the band's tour bus for an interview with the drummer, Matt McGinley.

Overall, the concert was fun. The "first 3 songs and you're out" limitation caught me off guard, but I think I did pretty well considering the circumstances.



Next up: Cops, mayors, potraits, oh my! Another portrait heavy issue at the Towerlight, all by yours truly.