Disqus - Latest Comments for chrisowyoung

Re: Introducing the Pablo Chrome Extension: Create Social Media Images From Anywhere On The Web

Chris Owyoung — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:06:06 -0000

Hey Roy, maybe I'm missing something here but how exactly - inside the actual UX for Pablo or the Pablo terms & conditions (which I could not find) - are you encouraging users to double check that they have the proper rights to the images they upload? It seems to me that (at minimum) you would make sure that the metadata of the original image was maintained in the final version but that's not the case.

Re: First Light – WIN $4K of Photo Gear!

Chris Owyoung — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:34:44 -0000

The FirstLight 20L looks like the best for my needs.

Re: How To Price Magazine Assignments

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:18:32 -0000

Huge props to Bill Cramer for sharing his considerable expertise. I've been shooting for editorial clients for years and I even learned a few things.

Re: Luminance: Amy Dresser

Chris Owyoung — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:01:27 -0000

Such a great talk. It's interesting to see how far Amy will take an image while still leaving the underlying "imperfect" details.

Re: MUTEMATH, preview

Chris Owyoung — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:39:53 -0000

Hi Amber,

I typically do not shoot video at concerts. I'm sure there is something from this show on Youtube though. Have you looked?

Re: Cat Power @ Terminal 5 â€“ 06.02.2008

Chris Owyoung — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:20:35 -0000

Hi Rachel,

First off, the camera I was using, the Canon 1D Mark 3 has significantly less noise than the Nikon D300. In my opinion, the best way to control noise is to shoot RAW and get as close to the proper exposure and white balance as possible at the time of capture.

Since lots of exposure compensation and white balance changes in post can make whatever noise is in the image really stand out, I try to keep my post processing to a minimum.

Re: Info

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:07:35 -0000

Todd and I work together on projects whenever possible, but we haven't had a chance since Warped Tour this summer. I'm not sure when we'll be doing anything together.

Re: Info

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:31:13 -0000

Hi Janessa,

Since NYC is such a different market from St. Louis, my schedule is much more erratic than Todd's. I used to keep a list of upcoming shows but found that it was impossibly to keep accurate. Right now, I post whatever I can whenever I can. Thanks for looking me up and see you on twitter!

Re: Regina Spektor @ Sound Fix Records – 19.04.2008

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:27:51 -0000

Hi Luiz,

It pains me to say this, but the high res versions of these photos were totally lost in a bad hard drive crash shortly after I took them. Sorry.

Re: A Few from the Circle Pit

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:25:32 -0000

Okay, that's awesome!

Re: Dealing with Rights Grab Photo Releases

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:08:48 -0000

Hi Michael,

I'm not convinced that Nasty Little Man has anything to do with the way the releases they distribute are written. In my personal experience NLM is not trying to screw photographers outright either. As far as I know, rights-grab waivers that they use are actually written and required by Silva Artist Management.

Re: MUTEMATH

Chris Owyoung — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:16 -0000

I'm familiar with 80% of the bands I shoot. The other 20% are usually opening acts. Of the headlining bands I end up photographing, I'm a "true fan" of 30% at best.

Re: A Few from the Circle Pit

Chris Owyoung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:16:12 -0000

Alexis!

I think a video of the "walls of death" would be great. Where can I see these?

Re: MUTEMATH

Chris Owyoung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:10:15 -0000

When Paul did his flip over the piano, I just prayed that the lights would hold steady. Thankfully they did!

Re: MUTEMATH, preview

Chris Owyoung — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:11:14 -0000

Hi Matt,

(It seems the first time I wrote back it got cut off.)

My ticket window issues were something that just unfortunately comes with the territory. For the record, there is nothing wrong with your website - the work is easy to browse and your contact info is easy to find - that's all that really matters. Talk to you soon!

Re: MUTEMATH, preview

Chris Owyoung — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:08:52 -0000

Thanks. Mutemath totally won me over with their live show. Every member of the band has their moments to shine. Definitely check them out!

Re: Warbringer

Chris Owyoung — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:51:16 -0000

Hi Raul,

For the most part, the Nikon D3 is just that badass. I also try to nail my exposures at the time of capture which definitely helps control any noise that would result from exposure compensation in post-editing. I very rarely use noise ninja and even then I only use it to remove color (chroma) noise.

I sometimes use the flash bare and sometimes use the included plastic diffuser (like the omni-bounce) that comes with the SB-900. These photos were taken using the diffuser.

Thanks for the comment!

Re: My New Business Cards

Chris Owyoung — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:48:47 -0000

Elisa,

If those were not the EXACT qualities I was going for. Stupid simplicity with a lux finish.

Re: My New Business Cards

Chris Owyoung — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:46:58 -0000

Thanks Elishia!

Re: My New Business Cards

Chris Owyoung — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:24:31 -0000

Thanks Russ. To be clear, Prestone only accepts jobs with the proper setup. So if you know how to format a document for a commercial press then by all means send them a job!

Re: Evanescence

Chris Owyoung — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:11:58 -0000

Hi Wilson. Knowing about "secret shows" is just a matter of waiting until they are generally common knowledge. Mind you this may be after tickets are completely sold out, but that shouldn't stop the enterprising concert photographer from hunting down the proper contact for a press pass!

Re: Evanescence a preview

Chris Owyoung — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:55 -0000

Thanks. I'll do my best to post the entire set today.

Re: August Burns Red

Chris Owyoung — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:40:10 -0000

Thanks Paul. This band is just so hard working. I'm glad I was able to do their live set some justice.

Re: Little Dragon

Chris Owyoung — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:36:52 -0000

Elisa,

Thanks for the comment. I think it's easy for photographers to get stuck in the creative rut of doing things the same way every time; I know I do. This was a zero-pressure attempt to shoot something other than a big rock show with great lights.

Re: The 69 Eyes

Chris Owyoung — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:26:40 -0000

Happy to help! Good luck with the access in Finland, I'm not sure who their PR contact is there.