Bullet For My Valentine 1-20-2014
Photographing heavy metal shows is an intense workout with relentless movement, blaring monitors, and strobe lights firing off in every direction. During this Bullet For My Valentine set, the bassist Jason James struck a classic rock pose, holding his instrument upright while showing devil horns. Catching that exact beat between riffs made the experience worthwhile. This shot was taken at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, Connecticut.
The high-contrast black and white processing strips away harsh venue colors to spotlight the raw stage energy. Angled spotlights sweep down from the rafters, carving out the musicians’ silhouettes against massive speaker stacks. Outstretched hands from the front crowd reach into the bottom edge, locking in the energy of a live performance.
