Yes Bill O'Reilly, We'll Do it Live!

Live band photography is truly an art form of its own, and I give so much credit to the guys and gals out there that do it for a living. I know I always appreciated seeing live shots of my projects, when a photographer captured the energy and magic of a performance. It's also not an easy art form! I tried my hand at live band photography for a good year at a local club, and it takes a lot of practice, and knowing not only when to shoot, but everything has to be taken into consideration. Lighting, equipment, and knowing when to get that perfect shot. This picture was taken of a band at Mickey Finn's in Libertyville, called Cold Comfort, during an all ages show a few years back. It's magic when you snap off a shot that brings out a performance during a live set. These high-schooler's were really talented. Not sure if they are still around now, or what they may be doing, but I hope they are still playing music in some form or another, as talent should never go to waste!