Sharpening Your Photography Skills
Why the Bingo Setting Could Help a Concert Photographer
Similar to the band scene, a typical bingo hall would also make a good place for a shutterbug session. Though the dazzling lights and the wild mosh pit scene would be absent, the place makes it a viable practice spot for budding photographers to develop a sense of where the action takes place. If you are one of those who aspire to make music photography a career choice, then you had better sharpen your skills first by covering venues such as your local bingo halls.
Animated subjects
We all know that a rock concert would not be complete without the fans orchestrating a wild show of their own. Swayed by the rhythm of music, you can easily find a perfect image to include in your portfolio. Simply put, the challenge is to find coherence in this chaos. Great images elicit great emotions. It’s not enough to simply take a shot of a bingo participant and his set of bingo cards, you need to look for that elusive grin or perhaps wait for a hint of emotion or action. From players winning the jackpot to the likes of capturing a losing frown, the little things build for the biggest effects. Whether you own a Canon or a Nikon, make sure to bring a variety of lenses to keep all possible spots covered.
Dynamic background and environment
Although not as loud as the rock scene, the dynamic interplay between bingo participants and the setting inside the hall proves to be a challenging material for a shoot. Covering bingo halls can be a daunting task especially if you do not know where to look. It may be easy to find a subject, but still, it takes a certain knack to guess when the “decisive moment” will take place.
Bingo halls may not have the same colorful light setting as the band scene but they have a unique touch of glitz and glamour of their own. This vibrant setting sometimes visually translates to bingo halls and their online counterparts. You will often find a fresh and zesty approach to the website’s design. Bwin’s own CheekyBingo.com alone presents itself with a unique environment often similar to the purple hazy mist present in concerts. As a photographer, you will learn a lot by simply checking out your subjects’ websites or by simply researching about your local bingo halls.
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