At the Cameron House, 140 Queen Street, Marta and her band will be playing with relative indie music newbie Stella Rose whose first CD comes out this fall. Show starts at 9:30 PM.
If you want to see pics of Marta you can see them here, here, and yes, also here. That should tide you over.
Showing posts with label concert photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label concert photography. Show all posts
The Touchy Subject of Kelly Clarkson's Retouching
It's all over the news so I thought I'd mention the extremely important controversy over the retouching of Kelly Clarkson on the cover of Self magazine. I can't legally show any pictures of her but if you want to see actual behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot in question you can go here.
I'll let you decide if Self went too far in this case, but it's true that photographers often touch up images, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little. Usually it's to remove a skin blemish, that kind of thing, and I don't see what's wrong with that since a blemish is only temporary anyway. And the wonders of retouching allow you to look at the picture of me at right without turning into stone.
Kelly Clarkson, if you remember, is famous for being the first winner of American Idol, and while I really can't show any images of her, I can show the first winner of Canadian Idol, Ryan Malcolm, performing with a stripped down version of his band Low Level Flight in east Toronto.
I'll let you decide if Self went too far in this case, but it's true that photographers often touch up images, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little. Usually it's to remove a skin blemish, that kind of thing, and I don't see what's wrong with that since a blemish is only temporary anyway. And the wonders of retouching allow you to look at the picture of me at right without turning into stone.
Kelly Clarkson, if you remember, is famous for being the first winner of American Idol, and while I really can't show any images of her, I can show the first winner of Canadian Idol, Ryan Malcolm, performing with a stripped down version of his band Low Level Flight in east Toronto.
New Website by Toronto Recording Artist Marta
Lately it seems that around here it's been Marta, Marta, and more Marta. But, hey, if there's news there's news, so I just thought I'd post that Marta has a new and improved site. Be sure to check it out. Sadly, since she's about to start a U.S. tour she doesn't seem to have any dates in the area in the near future.
Toronto Band Pics
Just call or email me if you'd like a quote on band or musician photography services. Getting good images in the dark of a club can be awfully tricky so a professional is the way to go whether the shots are for publicity or your own personal scrapbook. Prices depend on how extensive a package you're looking for. And, of course, all your images will be featured on one of my blogs. That's free!
See Australian Alt-Country Singer Marta on Youtube
By popular demand, here's one last image of Marta performing at Toronto's El Mocambo. If you're not sure what 'alt-country' is, I'd say it's country that's not as country as country is. If you follow that.
And heck if you don't like my definition of alt-country you can make your own as you watch one of Marta's videos. The song is "Cafe Sunshine".
And heck if you don't like my definition of alt-country you can make your own as you watch one of Marta's videos. The song is "Cafe Sunshine".
Yes, Even More Toronto Concert Photography...
Canadian Indie band Low Level Flight is normally five men strong, but they recently played a small acoustic gig in Toronto and yours truly was on hand to capture the (mostly) non-electrified action. And in case you doubt lead singer Ryan Malcolm is intense, both of these shots were taken while he sang a ballad.
Low Level Flight's second album is due some time later this year.
Low Level Flight's second album is due some time later this year.
A Little Concert Photography
Here's a good example of a nice environmental portrait: people are almost always more interesting when they're actually doing something other than just sitting there waiting to get their picture taken. Click to get a better view.
And of course if you've been paying attention recently this is another concert photograph of Australian singer Marta, this time performing with her band at the World Famous El Mocambo.
Sure. She's on facebook.
And of course if you've been paying attention recently this is another concert photograph of Australian singer Marta, this time performing with her band at the World Famous El Mocambo.
Sure. She's on facebook.
Backstage at the El Mocambo
Here's a very different but classic look at singer-songwriter Marta after a performance. She's just pretending to look mean here (at least I think she's pretending) but when the light falls just the right way, a great shot is a great shot.
Don't forget to check her site.
Don't forget to check her site.
Marta Live, Part II
Here's another shot of Marta during a performance at the Balmy Beach Club on the lakeshore. Her music has a distinct country feel and I tried to give the shots a sort of Johnny Cash playing a honky-tonk vibe.
Marta will be playing again on Canada Day Eve, Tuesday June 30, at the world-famous El Mocambo.
Marta will be playing again on Canada Day Eve, Tuesday June 30, at the world-famous El Mocambo.
Australian Recording Artist Marta
Here's Marta during a performance at the Balmy Beach Club on the east side of Toronto.
The set was great, and while it wasn't a straight Aussie evening, Mark Seymour, formerly of Hunters & Collectors, performed as well and more or less brought the house down.
The set was great, and while it wasn't a straight Aussie evening, Mark Seymour, formerly of Hunters & Collectors, performed as well and more or less brought the house down.
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