Hammersmith Photos

[MartyMoffatt]

Well, I know I haven't finished editing my photos from Bournemouth, Cardiff or Birmingham yet, but Hammersmith was just such a special show that I wanted to do them first.
Not only was it a GREAT concert, but I managed to get an unprecedented level of access during the show to shoot where I wanted. The result is a few images that really give a band's eye view of the show.

Unfortunately the view from out front for photography was not as good as at other venues. Anybody without a camera got pounced upon and even those with a photo pass, such as myself, had to stand specifically in one of two positions at the front of the stage - neither of which offered a good view of Deen.

Fortunately, at the invitation of the band I was able to take some shots from the side of the stage and even from behind Deen's drumkit.

Take a look for yourself http://www.martymoffatt.com/journey2007hammersmith

There are 106 photos in this slideshow, and at least half are taken from positions that the average punter like you and me wouldn't normally be privy to.

Hope you enjoy them

Marty

[Uncle heFTy]

Awesome Marty - just needs a soundtrack to put us right there in the audience again.

FT

[Clasicrockldy]

Awesome pics, Marty ! Thanks for sharing them !

[MartyMoffatt]

Awesome Marty - just needs a soundtrack to put us right there in the audience again.

FT

Frank, I'll have to send you one of the pictures, because, when enlarged up there are several which clearly show your face in the audience beaming from ear to ear.

Marty

[fredinator]

I loved these pictures, Marty!! It looked like SO MUCH fun! Did the audience give a standing ovation at the end? It kind of looks like it... What a wonderful venue, and slideshow with crowd pictures, too! I really love the English and the Euros (does that include the French?)!

[MartyMoffatt]

I loved these pictures, Marty!! It looked like SO MUCH fun! Did the audience give a standing ovation at the end? It kind of looks like it... What a wonderful venue, and slideshow with crowd pictures, too! I really love the English and the Euros (does that include the French?)!

Throughout the encore and for several minutes afterwards the entire crowd were on their feet, right back to the last row in the balcony, cheering and clapping. The venue (Hammersmith Apollo, it used to be called Hammersmith Odeon), is probably the most famous rock concert venue in the UK. Just about everybody has played there.

Marty

[AR]

Awesome!

Marty, question?

Why is Hammersmith Apollo the name now? I recall it being Hammersmith Odeon from the Kerrang days.

[bionic]

Well, I know I haven't finished editing my photos from Bournemouth, Cardiff or Birmingham yet, but Hammersmith was just such a special show that I wanted to do them first.
Not only was it a GREAT concert, but I managed to get an unprecedented level of access during the show to shoot where I wanted. The result is a few images that really give a band's eye view of the show.

Unfortunately the view from out front for photography was not as good as at other venues. Anybody without a camera got pounced upon and even those with a photo pass, such as myself, had to stand specifically in one of two positions at the front of the stage - neither of which offered a good view of Deen.

Fortunately, at the invitation of the band I was able to take some shots from the side of the stage and even from behind Deen's drumkit.

Take a look for yourself http://www.martymoffatt.com/journey2007hammersmith

There are 106 photos in this slideshow, and at least half are taken from positions that the average punter like you and me wouldn't normally be privy to.

Hope you enjoy them

Marty

Stunning pictures you have really captured the energy of the band,there was one of myself girlfriend and friends that i would like from the Hammersmith show,how much do you charge for a photo?

[Just Mindy]

Incredible pics, Marty! Love the B&W ones, they are awesome.

[MartyMoffatt]

Stunning pictures you have really captured the energy of the band,there was one of myself girlfriend and friends that i would like from the Hammersmith show,how much do you charge for a photo?

Hi Ray, I'm not looking to make any profit from these photos, but if there is one you'd like as a personal keepsake, I'll happily send you the full sized JPEG so you can print it yourself. Alternatively, I can print it at any size up to about 16x12, but would then have to charge for materials etc. Just let me know the image number (you can get to that by clicking on the gallery icon in the bottom right corner of the slideshow). I'll also look at my photos that didn't make it into the slideshow, as there may be one that shows you even more clearly.

Marty

[Uncle heFTy]

Awesome Marty - just needs a soundtrack to put us right there in the audience again.

FT

Frank, I'll have to send you one of the pictures, because, when enlarged up there are several which clearly show your face in the audience beaming from ear to ear.

Marty

I thought I could see my son Tom, Jen and I - beaming doesn't do it justice though. Maybe its the fact that Jeff is there (we've been through so much over the past 4 years) and he is finally getting the recognition he deserves with a band of consumate musicians, or may be I left the toothbrush in situ.

Love the pic.

Ta
Uncle H

[MartyMoffatt]

Awesome!

Marty, question?

Why is Hammersmith Apollo the name now? I recall it being Hammersmith Odeon from the Kerrang days.

Throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's it was always the Hammersmith Odeon, and so many great bands played ther, from Rush to AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Whitesnake, Def Leppard etc. Then, several years ago Labatts bought the venue and renamed it the Labatts Apollo. About 3-4 years Carling bought it and renamed it the Carling Apollo, which I think may still be it's official name, but everybody knows it as the Hammersmith Apollo.

Marty

[Matthew]

Great pictures Marty! Thank you.

And I especially loved all the shots from behind the drum kit at the end. A night of triumph!

[*Laura]

Wow!Thanks so much for these.
You have outdone yourself,Marty,those are some fantastic shots!
As usual,the b & w ones are really really beautiful.

Gotta love Jeff's black coat,he looks so damn fine in it.

[Blueskies]

Awesome pics, Marty!
....I have a son that wants to be a photographer. He recently applied to a school and was accepted but is thinking twice about going because it will cost about $6000 a quarter for a 2 year program. He doesnt want to incur that much debt with student loans and he doesnt want to ask me to pay for more. He thinks he can do it without the school. Do you think going to a good school and getting a degree in photography would be a good idea or do you think he should just start taking alot of various shots, build up a portfolio and start knocking on doors? He is artistic and has a good eye and understands composition. I have taught him how to "look" as an artist, but would the school, iyo, be a good idea to attend?

[Moon Beam]

Thanks so much Marty, these are some
of the nicest concert photos I've ever seen!
I love the one of Sir Soto sharing the mic with
a lady in the crowd, Fan-tastic!.
There was also a superb shot of Neal smiling.

Great job Marty!

[Saint John]

Awesome, Awesome pictures. Several questions, though.

1) Why is Ross dressed like a member of the Cobra Kai Dojo (from the Karate Kid)?

2) Why is Jeff still the only member with any sort of style?

3) Why did they travel to Europe to play such small venues?

[MartyMoffatt]

Awesome pics, Marty!
....I have a son that wants to be a photographer. He recently applied to a school and was accepted but is thinking twice about going because it will cost about $6000 a quarter for a 2 year program. He doesnt want to incur that much debt with student loans and he doesnt want to ask me to pay for more. He thinks he can do it without the school. Do you think going to a good school and getting a degree in photography would be a good idea or do you think he should just start taking alot of various shots, build up a portfolio and start knocking on doors? He is artistic and has a good eye and understands composition. I have taught him how to "look" as an artist, but would the school, iyo, be a good idea to attend?

That's a difficult question, and I don't think there is any right or wrong answer. Getting a Degree in photography is a huge investment with no guarantee it would lead to anything. If he can afford it it could be a worthwhile investment. If he can't then it isn't.

I don't earn my income from photography - luckily I have a full time job in IT that pays the bills - and I treat photography as a part time business which just about pays for itself and keeps me in consumables and equipment upgrades, so maybe I'm not the best person to offer advice. Certainly, I can say that an area such as concert photography doesn't pay. Wedding and portrait photography does pay better but, particularly the former, is a difficult and stressful way to earn money from photography. Commercial photography can also pay well but IMHO is a much less interesting way from an artistic viewpoint. There are also many other areas to photography.

None of these jobs require a Degree, although some form of qualification and/or membership of a professional body certainly helps to give your work credibility to clients. However, I've found the best way to generate business is to keep improving through practice, and build up a big portfolio of quality work. Tell him to keep taking photos and trying new things and remember what works and what doesn't. Then, when he's under pressure to produce results those little tricks he's tried in the past will start to become instinctive, and it is a proven ability to produce good work time after time that will impress clients more than whether he has a Degree to his name.

In the UK there is a program called City & Guilds which covers training in a number of areas, one of which is photography. This can be done part time or in evening classes and does give a good grounding in the basics of photography, both from a technical and compositional view. I'd certainly recommend some form of training like that, but other than that there is no magic formula that a paper qualification will provide that will turn you into a better photographer. With today's hi tech cameras anybody can produce a stunning photo. The objective should be to do it time after time, and that comes mainly from practice, practice and more practice.

Marty

[RocknRoll]

I love the one of Sir Soto sharing the mic with
a lady in the crowd, Fan-tastic!.
)

I sure hope your not talking about the one sharing the mic with Danny Vaughn. He's definately no lady, but certainly a great vocalist. Love his new CD.

[Uncle heFTy]

Thanks so much Marty, these are some
of the nicest concert photos I've ever seen!
I love the one of Sir Soto sharing the mic with
a lady in the crowd, Fan-tastic!.
There was also a superb shot of Neal smiling.

One question, can the guys not afford their own clothes?
Cain starts off wearing a Japanese smock then Ross
has it on in remaining pics?

Great job Marty!

The Lady in the photo was Danny Vaughn (or his lovely lady - Hayley)
Jeff looks good in almost anything - in fact during each 2+ hour show he has around 8 changes (excluding the footy shirts)

When we were touring as JSSB he would strip off the wringing wet stuff and chuck it at me and if I wasn't looking....

In Manchester Deen delighted JSS' fan contingent by wearing a JSSB tour T-shirt.

Uncle H

[MartyMoffatt]

Thanks so much Marty, these are some
of the nicest concert photos I've ever seen!
I love the one of Sir Soto sharing the mic with
a lady in the crowd, Fan-tastic!.
There was also a superb shot of Neal smiling.

One question, can the guys not afford their own clothes?
Cain starts off wearing a Japanese smock then Ross
has it on in remaining pics?

Great job Marty!

Erm.. that 'lady' in the crowd is none other than Danny Vaughn, the support act, with his girlfriend. Thanks to some returned tickets from the batch we'd managed to get from the promoter we had a couple of spares and Danny snapped them up as he wanted to experience the Journey sound from the front for once rather than backstage. From the look of sheer joy on his face throughout the show I'd say he enjoyed it very much.

At one of the earlier shows Jeff had thrown his mike to the side of the stage for Danny to chime in with a chorus, this time he held the mike out to Danny in the audience.

Marty

[****]

Marty wonderful just as usual!

[txfirefighter]

All I can say is WOW! Great, great photography!

[Blueskies]

Awesome pics, Marty!
....I have a son that wants to be a photographer. He recently applied to a school and was accepted but is thinking twice about going because it will cost about $6000 a quarter for a 2 year program. He doesnt want to incur that much debt with student loans and he doesnt want to ask me to pay for more. He thinks he can do it without the school. Do you think going to a good school and getting a degree in photography would be a good idea or do you think he should just start taking alot of various shots, build up a portfolio and start knocking on doors? He is artistic and has a good eye and understands composition. I have taught him how to "look" as an artist, but would the school, iyo, be a good idea to attend?

That's a difficult question, and I don't think there is any right or wrong answer. Getting a Degree in photography is a huge investment with no guarantee it would lead to anything. If he can afford it it could be a worthwhile investment. If he can't then it isn't.

I don't earn my income from photography - luckily I have a full time job in IT that pays the bills - and I treat photography as a part time business which just about pays for itself and keeps me in consumables and equipment upgrades, so maybe I'm not the best person to offer advice. Certainly, I can say that an area such as concert photography doesn't pay. Wedding and portrait photography does pay better but, particularly the former, is a difficult and stressful way to earn money from photography. Commercial photography can also pay well but IMHO is a much less interesting way from an artistic viewpoint. There are also many other areas to photography.

None of these jobs require a Degree, although some form of qualification and/or membership of a professional body certainly helps to give your work credibility to clients. However, I've found the best way to generate business is to keep improving through practice, and build up a big portfolio of quality work. Tell him to keep taking photos and trying new things and remember what works and what doesn't. Then, when he's under pressure to produce results those little tricks he's tried in the past will start to become instinctive, and it is a proven ability to produce good work time after time that will impress clients more than whether he has a Degree to his name.

In the UK there is a program called City & Guilds which covers training in a number of areas, one of which is photography. This can be done part time or in evening classes and does give a good grounding in the basics of photography, both from a technical and compositional view. I'd certainly recommend some form of training like that, but other than that there is no magic formula that a paper qualification will provide that will turn you into a better photographer. With today's hi tech cameras anybody can produce a stunning photo. The objective should be to do it time after time, and that comes mainly from practice, practice and more practice.

Marty

Thank you very much for your advice! I'll let him know. Again, awesome pics! You have a great eye and really capture the emotion and atmosphere of the concert and the personalitys of the band. Thanks!

[cyndy!]

great pix, marty. thanks for sharing them with us! i love the shots at the end, especially the one of jss grabbing the frig's head.

i remember reading all about the hammersmith odeon in kerrang when i was a teenager. it was such a thrill when i got to see a couple of aerosmith shows there in 1989.

[larryfromnextdoor]

marty,, not all of your pics can be gems can they? i mean surely your not showing us 100 more because they are not framed up right , or they are blury, or your thumb is on the right side bottom of the shot.. come one man,, these are great!

[FormerJrnyFan]

Great pics as usual Marty, thanks!

[Moon Beam]

I am a complete Boob, my apologise to Mr Vaughn and to you Marty.
I only saw the pics once as they slideshowed by and obviously was
mistaken, thanks to all of you for noticing!

This is typical of me however, I once thought a lady round here was
Sir Soto in a pic she posted.
Maybe I really should get my eye's checked.
Again, I'm sorry.

[larryfromnextdoor]

moon boob!

[Moon Beam]

moon boob!

thanks