Jimmy Cliff – Concert shoot

Posted by Alan Hess on Aug 27, 2012 in News, Nikon, Photography | 1 comment

It is always amazing to photograph a living legend. Jimmy Cliff was one of those shoots. My previous opportunity to photograph Jimmy was an acoustic show at the Belly Up Tavern (photos are HERE) and I was looking forward to the full electric version of his songs.

I was not disappointed.

In short, Jimmy absolutely killed it. Amazing energy on stage.

As far as the actual photography went, there are a few challenges shooting at the venue. The stage is tall, over 6′ and due to the layout, it is a little dark right up front. This was my 4th show at this stage and I feel like I am getting better at picking the right angles right out of the gate.

All images captured using Nikon D4 and D700 cameras and 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

Jimmy Cliff performs at the Del Mar Racetrack as part of the Summer Concert series

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One Response to “Jimmy Cliff – Concert shoot”

Thomas says:

August 28, 2012 at 7:43 am

I love shooting Jimmy Cliff, you did some really nice work. Great job.
Tom

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