The Surroundings

The last key to capturing the perfect live concert picture is to be mindful and aware of the artists surrounding for they can frame the artist in a way that makes your final image seem more balanced and better composed. https://www.grimygoods.com/2019/12/27/best-concert-photography-los-angeles-2019/ "https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccb7e8_9aa911f3a05749c4b209d4d98a2794a1~mv2_d_5184_2912_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1650,h_926,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Morrissey.jpg" When shooting the stage it can become a huge aspect of your photos overall final look which if your lucky sometimes artists are accompanied with out of this world stage designs. https://www.festivalsherpa.com/concert-set-designs-thatll-blow-mind/ Another aspect to some live events is cool stage props which always adds to an interesting shot. "https://nickstonenar.wixsite.com/website-3/copy-of-the-revivalists?pgid=jz77ygf0-6efc86fd-36d3-406e-87f5-409d69bf8744" The stage setups aren’t always appealing or eye catching so this doesn’t apply to some shows but can still be done framing the artists with their gear, lighting on them and the angle you shoot them from. "https://nickstonenar.wixsite.com/website-1/copy-2-of-5?pgid=jvihq3i0-8b01db29-7e81-4847-854d-b4d41a3dc436" When I shoot I tend to pretend I’m framing the artists in a way that has a cinematic look such as framing the artists using the rule of thirds. https://www.polarprofilters.com/blogs/polarpro/filmmaking-101-types-of-camera-shots-and-angles