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Shooting in a nightclub is one of the most challenging genres of photography! you have to really know you kit and understand photography to get the best results!
You can't beat going out and practicing so i advise you to experiment as much as possible! In the meantime here are some tips on settings that could help you!
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@janne_alves 5 лет назад

Again, it's like the best class we can have! First time ever I see someone talking on nightclub photography with so deep knowledge. I can identify myself in what you say. I started with a very poor camera faced so many problems but I've learned a lot on photography experimenting in the worst conditions we can find to shoot. In the end it was the best way to learn photography. Now I'm buying better equipment and feel I am starting again but in another level challenging myself to do a real pro and high quality work. And your advices and tips are really helping me, confirming things I've learned by myself but was not sure about and teaching some great new stuff. THANK YOU!

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks so much! Your very right we all start at the bottom and learn in the hardest environment... but you will learn to be a great photographer that is adaptable! Thanks for watching again! I will do a video on the question you asked :-)

@janne_alves 5 лет назад

@@LukeCurtis great I really appreciatte! Greetings from Porto!

@theelifloresshow 4 года назад

IM A CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER TOO CHECK MINES OUT PLEASE ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--4o6ex2NlzM.html

@CSmaniac 7 месяцев назад

I work at a nightclub with horrendous conditions, with my Sony a7 III nothing I can do about it but thank you for this video, recently switched to the FX30 and am looking to upgrade my hybrid to the Sony a7 R V

@LukeCurtis 7 месяцев назад

The r5 is incredible for event stuff, such a powerful machine !!

@AndreDreler1 5 лет назад

The FIRST good video about clubphotography i found on youtube! Thank you!

@MADEBRILLIANTFAMILY 5 лет назад

i can second that, however which you had more examples b-roll of him putting the camera settings and so forth.....#ConstructiveCriticim

@ivantodorov Месяц назад

Dude this was great, thanks for the tips, learned a lot.

@simoncole2564 Год назад

This was really helpful , thanks.... a friend has asked me to take photos of their gig..... gonna be applying what ive learned here cheers

@andybell1726 5 лет назад

Brilliant video Luke. I only wish I had seen this about 4 years ago. I cut my teeth on doing nightclub shoots and doing parties. A lot of hit and miss. I have added weddings to my work and it has it's challenges and pressures but nothing like dark night clubs. I have learnt even more from this video. Thanks.

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching and sorry I didn’t get this video out 4 years ago haha. It’s amazing where nightclub photography can take you. :-)

@thepokecon Год назад

Prepping for my first official gig today! Cheers mate! Appreciate you, subbed

@th3madman Год назад

thanks a lot for sharing, great guidance! Starting to take photos and video at a nightclub

@mattlocdproductions 2 года назад

This was an awesome video. I did my first night club shoot tonight

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

I hope it went well

@GillyBoy 5 лет назад

Glad I found this channel, helps me a lot! Thanks, keep it up!

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks

@cityguyx 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience!

@B.dot123 2 года назад

I still use a 7R2 and I love it

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

It’s a fantastic camera

@neilfoulks5521 3 года назад

So I'm looking for a new lens and you pop up in the 3 videos offered. Always informative. It is time to go full frame. £££.

@LukeCurtis 3 года назад

That’s a world no one needs to live in hahahahaha thanks neil, glad it’s helped

@fiidcreate2899 5 лет назад

Been looking for this type of information for a while now!!! You are LEGEND Brother!! Keep up the good work!!

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks felix :-)

@Iskhakoff 4 года назад

you do not need a rear-curtain sync in order to shoot with a long exposure. First curtain-sync is better because you can control the moment which you will catch with the flash. And when you shoot with a long exposure and with rear curtain sync, you can not know what moment you will catch, expecially if you exposure is about one second.

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and you input :-)

@TheHouseaholics 5 лет назад

Bossing it mate! Fantastic insight into club photography.. I’m working so hard behind the scenes here to get myself up and running..

@georgiaday2344 2 года назад

Thank you so much for such a helpful video!!

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

My pleasure

@RetroBathingApe 2 года назад

AMAZING VIDEO!!🙏🏽

@rabinrasaili5496 8 месяцев назад

Best and detailed 🤝 Appreciate, subbed mate.

@LukeCurtis 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@Eyetrap 4 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you!

@RIDEMusicYT 3 года назад

Great video man, proper down to earth - subbed!

@LukeCurtis 3 года назад

Much appreciated mate thanks

@grouchomarxmusic 2 года назад

Great video

@TheHouseaholics 5 лет назад

Love this... watching and referring back again!

@DigitantMedia 5 лет назад

Inspiring talk man! Let's all wish ourselves the best. And thank you again

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks giacomo, take care mate

@DigitantMedia 5 лет назад

@@LukeCurtis You too man! Wish you all the best and if you'd ever need a videographer for any behind-the-shoot in London ;-) Sorry always networking

@mzmuziqsoul 4 года назад

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

Thanks for watching

@seane.c7207 7 месяцев назад

how do you stay in focus when doing long exposure effects ?

@LukeCurtis 7 месяцев назад

It’s tricky of course, but possible . I use continuous auto focus and try shooting stuff that isn’t moving to fast so I can stay locked in

@richierich3140 Год назад

Thank you- great content

@LukeCurtis Год назад

Very welcome

@gymmybal4454 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video!!! It was great!!

@reggydofe 3 года назад

im confused. Don't you mean burst shot, not shutter priority? shutter priority means the camera controls shutter speed to gain the correct exposure

@azgrant 9 месяцев назад

I have just been given a camera, Nikon d5000, I know nothing about cameras but I am a dj and I am in clubs regularly and get the chance to get some awesome photos! Is this a good starter or not? I guess I need a flash then 😮

@LukeCurtis 9 месяцев назад

Being given a camera is a great gift! What lens do you have with it? It can defo be used, you might just have to master getting to grips with it. A wireless flash would help but the lenses is crucial. ??

@SteelBustingBiker 5 лет назад

I used a small plastic milk color.. Tang Breakfast Drink bottle cut out over the speed lite.

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Very creative

@gm010379 5 лет назад

THANKYOU

@V-Lipz Год назад

Nice video! But with an ISO range of 100-800, this is almost never working for me. I’m almost always shooting with an ISO of 2000 or more, when using an f2.8 lens and a shutter speed of around 1/250th

@LukeCurtis Год назад

Thanks for watching and appreciate your commenting,

@SterlingWood 2 года назад

Wonderful video!! Can anyone in the comments recommend a good video on RU-vid in regards to VIDEO in a club environment? Thank you so much!

@kipkemoi_philipe 4 года назад

I'm a beginner but I think I'm gonna save this vid... Thanks @zoomtherapist

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

Glad it helped

@debashishbaidya5696 3 года назад

sometimes it doesn't focus in night environment when you see through viewfinder, how to tackle that? which focus mode to work on?

@danteboy7287 5 лет назад

this was great !!! thanks

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching Dante

@boxerdo8810 4 года назад

Thanks for this solid advice! My question is can I take my camera to a nightclub or bar if I dont work in there? cheers :D

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

Glad you found it useful. The question you ask can have so many answers. I would always ask the venue first and they tend to not let you use professional cameras. Point and shoot are fine but bigger more pro looking cameras it’s always worth asking. :-)

@boxerdo8810 4 года назад

@@LukeCurtis Cheers for reply mate, Yes I was thinking of Sony A6000 smaller lense ofc that would fit in your pockets

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

You might get away with that. Always worth asking :-)

@roblawes5873 5 лет назад

Hi , great information, thank you . What do you recommend about focus in the club environment?

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching, what do you shoot on?

@brianbenjamin4574 5 лет назад

Luke Curtis I shoot in a Sony a7iii should it be continuous AF or one shot AF?

@Createseven 4 года назад

@@brianbenjamin4574, I use the same camera and I turn off face priority and use flexible and sometimes auto

@mzmuziqsoul 4 года назад

Luke Curtis same question for a7ii?

@RobbyJHope 2 года назад

@@Createseven Why do you take it off of face priority?

@dhylanrivera6180 5 лет назад

Great video !

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching :-)

@Liamd330 5 лет назад

Iv always used Sony for my nightclub work atm I'm using the Sony A99 atm but for the 3rd time iv had a image stabilisation error I'm ragin with Sony iv been doing it for 9 years I use Maual flash too ttl is amazing how quick it works !

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Ah that’s a shame, the a99 is an older model, might just need some tlc

@Liamd330 5 лет назад

It's been repaired twice before and because the sensor is moved cause of the problem there's a dark mark up corner of image

@dannyc3306 4 года назад

do you always shoot with flash? I tried a gig with no flash sigma 16-50 f2.8 and my ISO was crazy, left the images very grainy. I got a few nice shots but not ideal. the club was dark with no production or lighting.

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

Dannywho thanks for watching and commenting. It depends on the production, if it’s good then you can do no flash. If it’s not then flash is a must. Try get to 1.8 or 2.8 and keep iso night but bear in mind that will give you a grainy look to images

@arttusalonen473 5 лет назад

great video!!

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks arttu

@00bigben00 4 года назад

Great video! Thanks Luke. I’m curious though...with the point around using rear sync, would you not get the same effect just shooting normally (with speed light) but with a lower shutter speed? I am assuming the action would just be frozen at the start of the shot instead, but the light trails etc. would still be there from the remaining exposure?

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

There are a few methods to getting this effect and that is one. All down to preference. Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it

@andrewkim4832 4 года назад

do you recommend a specific type of speed light?

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

Kiyun I’ve used nissin and youngnou and they are all good

@andrewkim4832 4 года назад

Luke Curtis thank you!

@wagwarnuk Год назад

Hi, For "table service" night club photography do you need all this kit? If not what are the essentials?

@LukeCurtis Год назад

Thanks for watching. For table service stuff I’d have a nice wide lenses and a flash with a soft bouncer

@wagwarnuk Год назад

@@LukeCurtis ok great thanks for responding. Would you recommend getting an expensive camera to begin with?

@LukeCurtis Год назад

@@wagwarnuk get the best camera you can afford to start with. 2nd hand market has a lot of great cameras the Sony a7 is a mirror less full frame gem that is cheap now!

@Niababii585 3 года назад

I'm a beginner I just got a Canon M100. Would I be able to get good photos with this?

@LukeCurtis 3 года назад

Definitely I would try and get one of the new sigma lenses that are made for m series that will be a good combo

@Niababii585 3 года назад

@@LukeCurtis Thanks you, do you have a recommendation?

@LukeCurtis 3 года назад

The 16mm 1.4 is great

@TheHouseaholics 5 лет назад

Ok I have a question. You said you only use 16gb cards (great idea) if I’m correct a A7rII raw uncompressed file are 82mb? Again I’m guessing you’ll get around 125 images per card? Ok we need loads of 16gb cards.. any memory cards to avoid? Or what cards in your opinion have been reliable for you. Thank you in advance

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

The file size is also effected if you use a 3/3rds lens you can shoot more . I use scandisk never had an issue and I use the faster write rate cards to keep things moving

@Cosmicvzn 2 года назад

I have the Sony A7C and manual mode makes it look super dark under the settings youve described almost looks like a black screen, on auto its super bright though, would u happen to know what hidden setting i may need to change? Ive been shooting dark techno with minimal lighting so its been very difficult to figure this out lol. A lot of places arent allowing flash too, what do you do under clubs that dont allow flash?

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

Are you shooting in raw? It will look super dark in screen but will edit well of raw. There might be a different in quality as I was using the a7rii which is super high res and the 7c is less I think? So maybe bump up the iso.. on the new Sonys you can easy go to 1000 no issue with quality but ensure it’s in raw to keep the integrity of the files

@Cosmicvzn 2 года назад

@@LukeCurtis Hi Luke, Thank you for taking to reply! Yes I am shooting in raw, may be im not bumping up the ISO enough. Anyway, thanks again!

@SpinRMusic 5 лет назад

Brilliant video Luke ! @NxmadicStudios

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed it :-)

@p3nglin 4 года назад

I might have missed it in the video but do you have any advice on WB? Thanks!

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

I set to auto and adjust in post :-)

@spectrexfpv 5 лет назад

for PSAM settings go to 4:00

@mr-ys3wr 5 лет назад

good video

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks

@arunashamal 4 года назад

Serious question. If you can only use 1 prime lens to shoot in a nightclub which one would you take?

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

35mm 1.4

@arunashamal 4 года назад

Luke Curtis cheers! One more q. I have a 10 year old nikon dx camera I just started shooting nightclub and I'm using the kit lens 18-105 which works fine, but the quality is not in the level I want it to be. Do you think if I take a 35 mm equivalent lens instead that would make it better quality? I could get a 24/28 mm screw drive lens on cheap. Or stick to current combo and upgrade to full frame??

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

It’s all about how much light you can get into the lens either via the lens or flash or both . Full frame will help but it’s a. Investment some can’t make easily. Fast lenses will always help 1.4/1.8 etc

@BigBowndox 4 года назад

Do you think it would be viable to use a non AF lens in a club? Kind of a stupid question I know but at the moment my lenses aren’t able to auto focus, I can imagine trying to pull focus as fast as possible 😂

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

It’s possible of course, but I think it would wear you out quickly and some images might not be as sharp as you need ?

@Canoneosmiami 4 года назад

Cannt understand are u saying 1/13th or 1/30th of a Sec ?

@tvandijk1408 5 лет назад

I can't watch it.. :( looks like it will not load

@prashanthbhogaraju2944 Год назад

How do you handle autofocus in Night Clubs as there is such low light and your camera is always flighting to find or lock your focus?

@LukeCurtis Год назад

Some cameras have an infrared focus lock that helps this also some speedlights can do this too. This is what I used to use to get lock in clubs and also you should get into the practice of shooting a lot as not always you’ll get it in focus so taking more shoots increase the probability of getting usable images

@prashanthbhogaraju2944 Год назад

@@LukeCurtis Thank you! Had another question, i did shoot at a night club last night. The major issue I came across was if I used flash with lightsphere, the photos were all hazy as the night clubs tend to have a lot of smoke machines. How do you tackle that? Also, is it a good idea to carry a continuous hand held fill light to help focus instead of flash with a high autofocus was difficult? I used a NikknZ6ii with a SB700 flash

@prashanthbhogaraju2944 Год назад

@@LukeCurtis Thank you!

@satishbamal8447 3 года назад

Can a mid-level DSLR (APSC) with 17-50mm f2.8, the external flash will give good results? or is it a must to get a full-frame, and 1.8, 1.4 is a must? I have a mirrorless at the moment without an external flash option at the moment and I am planning to buy a used camera body and thinking to shoot nightclub, house parties, and those sort of stuff in long run (i want to stick to Canon only) so can you recommend shall I go Full frame or APSC?.

@frangarita9011 3 года назад

Yes, i use to do partys and concerts with My 18-55mm and cheap youngnuo lens. It just practice, i like to keep My aperture arround 4f-8f and My shutter bt 250-320, ISO 100-400

@satishbamal8447 3 года назад

@@frangarita9011 well how can you achieve such a high shutter speed when you have an Aperture at 4 to 8 and I am guessing you are just killing the ambient light with such a powerful flash

@frangarita9011 3 года назад

@@satishbamal8447 Forget to mention that, i use a flash, killing the ambient or i use the drag shutter. I always aim for a Polaroid vintage look when i use the flash .

@Daguigoz 5 лет назад

My biggest problem is how to focus in dim places with a sony - ie a7iii -without an AF beam?

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

It’s tricky but use single shot mode and af assist x

@Daguigoz 5 лет назад

Luke Curtis yeah! It sure is. its not fast at all. it hunts all lot.

@ocphotography9136 4 года назад

I generally use manual for the group shots up zoom in focus, when you get used to it it's very quick. Also, turn Live View Display off for the group shots.

@justthatjordan236 2 года назад

hey bro are you still active

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

Not so much these days …. I stopped shooting clubs end of 2019 and then covid came and pretty much stopped everything so my works moved in different directions

@pepedombo3819 5 лет назад

Yea, bigger sensor does collect more light in terms of total-light gathered per square mm, but it has nothing to do with the noise :)

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching, yeah agree your points totally correct . Thanks

@ocphotography9136 4 года назад

I think the point is if your sensor collects more light you don't have to bump your ISO so much, and when you do full frame a better at higher ISOs

@LukeCurtis 4 года назад

Yes exactly that’s what I was getting at. Thanks for watching

@mecosharing2394 3 года назад

how to protect camera from laser beam?

@LukeCurtis 3 года назад

Don’t get hit by them lol

@lorenavidal4651 2 года назад

I’ve been doing a lot of club photography. My biggest difficulty is with getting the focus right. With manual, I feel like it’s really easy to screw it especially because I can’t see much in my viewfinder. Also if I want a more lit picture, I like using a 1.4 lens but then it’s really easy to miss the focus and auto focus is not very reliable in those conditions. If I use a 3.5-5.6, then my camera cannot see anything and I might as well forget auto but still cannot see much in the viewfinder if I decide to go manual. But then with that opening, I also need to have a stronger flash that usually kills the surrounding colorés light and is also very aggressive toward the subject. Any advice on how to manage that?

@lorenavidal4651 2 года назад

I also shoot with a canon 70D and can’t afford to upgrade to a full frame right now, and always shoot raw

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, totally understand your dilemma… I think canon do a flash with an infrared targeting that helps with the auto focus . Manual focus in a club is hard unles you have a mirrloess with zebra or peaking. I would try To grab the focus when there is light then take with flash… with less less is more as you want to keep the mood I feel then work the rest in post x

@mcbridey 5 лет назад

Do you use manual focus?

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

No use auto

@mcbridey 5 лет назад

Ahh I’ve got the a7sii auto on it is terrible

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

I use single shot auto focus. With auto focus . I avoid continuous in low light and find the above is the best set up for me

@mcbridey 5 лет назад

Luke Curtis okay great, and you recommend the shutter speed to be between 1/60 - 1/100

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Yes, if your using flash you can of course use Lower but will get some blur which can add a nice effect

@ERIICW 4 года назад

@welivephotography

@jamiejessett8079 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. Shooting my first bar photography this weekend. Facebook photography page everyone feel free to follow me and share if you like. Jamie Jessett Photography

@kaylinsmith11 5 лет назад

My Instagrams are @tomsaidso and @lytevisionstudios

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks

@tjallesimons7747 5 лет назад

Love the video once again! Here's my instagram where I post my favorite pictures from the events I shoot at: @tjallergb (if someone reviews it, be brutally honest, btw this is not my main account and was created pretty recent)

@brianbenjamin4574 5 лет назад

Tjalle Simons nice shots man. What’s you camera and flash setup? Check me out as well @visualsbyb

@wra7h 2 года назад

6:58 I wouldn't have even used that photo, or I'd at least Cropped the sh*t out of it. Unappealing background subjects in focus with cut off heads, weird composition. Just my opinion

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

Totally agree… awful image it was a shot from my earlier days when I used to drag shutter like that…so needed an example

@BruceLeroyUK 5 лет назад

3:06 FroKnowsPhoto

@dhenshawuk 5 лет назад

Great video Luke! Insta - @Dave_Shot_Me

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks Dave

@Kakelona 5 лет назад

Great tips.!!! I’m just starting photography and am doing my trials now!!!! Let’s see how it goes! @marcella.perrella

@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching and good luck! Join our Facebook group... nightclub photographers worldwide that will help

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@ezamabona7940 5 лет назад

Great vid bruh: instagram.com/letele_media/

@L.Cartier 5 лет назад

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@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks

@MrJonathanluis1 4 года назад

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@Alex-asdfg 5 лет назад

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@LukeCurtis 5 лет назад

Thanks alex

@西瓜乐食记 3 года назад

can you speak chinese

@西瓜乐食记 3 года назад

hhh

@neilfoulks8357 Год назад

Great video, mate. I see a few pics of Paul C in there. What a nice bloke! I'm having issues getting used to the D700 I bought to replace my D7500 and it's just not coming up with the results I expected from having a full frame sensor. So much so that I'm considering going back to another D7500 (sold it cos I am skint and trying to not get a paid job, but needs must and that's another subject!😆) So here's some links taken with the D7500. If you get in touch I can send the later ones I've shot with the D700 (fx). As the arse seems to have fallen out of the club work lately, I'm getting a lot less from you-know-who and pushing the partyphoto stuff. I'll get there. And if you see Dougal, give him a poke from Kraut (Garry T's mate). Thanks again, bud. facebook.com/partyphoto.net

@miltonfanfa721 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Luke, those are amazing tips! I'm mostly a portrait photographer but slowly getting into nightclub photography! Here's some of my work, if you want to take a look: instagram.com/caetanographer/

@LukeCurtis 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing