UNDER PRESSURE: DID I FAIL in front of 55,000 People?!

[@Steve_Bonham]

What a journey you’ve had. From those Allen’s camera lens reviews to sharing the stadium with rockstars. You’re an inspiration Fro! Keep on rocking.

[@MrJVisionz]

I've been around longer, he's been doing these type concerts before Allens. Jared a rockstar himself! haha

[@hankypanky4u]

@@MrJVisionz eh…. You make it seem like he shoots concerts constantly and he doesn’t use his following as credentials to be allowed in. Is it wrong? Not necessarily is it easily misinterpreted by people who don’t shoot music? Big yes.

[@MrJVisionz]

@@hankypanky4u man what he was shooting concerts before his “big following”

[@Paul197A]

That BW shot of him with his fists out looking into the camera is spectacular. It blows me away. I love everything about this shot. Had I have shot this. I would have exposed it exactly the same way that you did. You saved the highlights and saved the image.

[@Al69BfR]

„How good are you performing under pressure?“. Me: „I don’t know, but I will try (clearing my throat): din din din di-di-din din, din din din di-di-in din,….“

[@ericnathanguel]

That last shot of Brett is probably the best live rock show image I've ever seen. Wow.

[@iulatwins7651]

I love how this channel explains how to tell a story with GREAT detail while taking pictures and you don’t even realize this video is a story within a story. Awesome work!

[@markishkaru1956]

that final photo! just epic! so good to see all the work you put in too!

[@bradleyfox9964]

Those are some crazy and amazing shots! When he came running back at you and you were under exposed, that doesn’t matter, and you just proved it. That would be an awesome print to have!

[@froknowsphoto]

Exactly

[@nickp518]

I had a similar experience, the lead singer came up to me at the edge of the stage unexpectedly and thanks to raw I was able to save the photo.... wish I can some how share the photo

[@costinvaly1]

@@nickp518 what stops you from sharing it

[@nickp518]

@@costinvaly1 it's on my photography page, but would be nice to share it in the reply section

[@HenriqueSilva-zp6dw]

shooting a concert during the day is really hard, a lot to pay attention. It's great to see that Jared struggles with it too, but the explanation makes so much sense. Thanks for this video!

[@ladidaebendrum549]

Thank you so much for honestly sharing your struggles with the exposure. This makes me feel better when it happens to me in certain exciting situations! Great storytelling video! Rock on!

[@Daverazzi]

Bro you killed this set! As a Philly native and photographer who learned watching your videos I’d love to get some of your work or the chance to work and learn from you personally! Keep up the great work!

[@danw.7483]

One of my favorite videos that you have done. I loved hearing the thought process you went through as you were shooting and again later when you were editing.....the keep vs toss decisions. Being a fellow photographer (and metal head), I really enjoyed this one a lot! Well done Jared, thanks!!

[@ronmay4860]

I thought, “Jared, there’s no way I’m watching at 48 min video” and, then, you captivated me from beginning to end. Awesome!

[@elram2649]

😲 Now I gotta watch! 👀 You've got me intrigued...🧐🔍 I suppose the kids can eat later. ☺️🤭

[@Ralph7D]

Holy cow…. Was it 48 minutes?!?!?!?!

[@shaddring]

Watching this episode made me think of a Poison song....."Nothing but a good time!" Growing up in the 80s made it even better. Great shots, great commentary, great experience. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@JRhill]

What's really cool here is a high level of skill is being matched by professionalism, humility, and accountability to make for great outcomes. Thanks for teaching as you go. ... And here's to Poison!!!

[@DevonLad]

I really like that you show the faults in settings. These events are very fast paced and it is easy to make a mistake. You saw it, corrected it and carried on. Awesome job!

[@alexmosqueira]

Jared, you have one of the very best photography channels ever… congrats and thank you, I learn so much with this kind of videos! Greetings from México!

[@michelemicoli]

Thanks for showing us the keepers and not keeper images. For me it is helpfull to see what you look for in an image. Love your work and teachings, it helped me grow as a photographer. And I would love to have a print of your work!!

[@froknowsphoto]

That’s exactly what I try to do

[@despecc]

Watched the entire thing. I'm an amateur and I love to see the thought process of taking/editing pictures from professionals. I learned so much, thank you!

[@RScottDuncan]

Thanks for taking us through the day. Rikki is a super nice guy. He totally took the time to chat it up when I met him on the set of That Metal Show in LA back in the day. That shot of Rikki warming up at 9:22 and the Van Halen road case off to the side is awesome. Put me in the running for a print of that Brett Michaels image. Excellent job!

[@MillYinzMedia]

That shot of Brett Michaels punching made me say, "oh shit". Nice work

[@rastaroor24]

What a video! I learned so much watching this. I love to see the thought process you go through to get the right shot that you want to get. Thank you so much Jared for making this video.

[@JuanSanchez-zz3me]

I commented the other day that I ordered my first 24-70mm Commenting again to say it came in the mail today and it's great so far

[@esppics21]

All great shots Jared!!!! Fast paced situation you did great working under pressure!!!

[@ark_ryl9384]

These are some incredible photos, and Poison seemed like such great people to get along with! I'm only an amateur photographer but seeing the workflow of a pro when picking shots is very helpful.

[@raloflores5783]

I watched this entire video and it helps so much hearing you describe what you’re doing, how and why what you’re doing. Letting us know your settings with the pics is so helpful. Knowing you struggle with shooting with settings and time constraints is real world.

[@cbponcho1033]

WOW!!! Thanks for sharing these wonderful images!!!! Poison ROCKS!!

[@DavidGarcia-hr6zw]

Awesome behind the scenes action! A lot of photographers have KZbin channels but I don’t see any of them shooting venues like this! Too cool to not watch and I’m learning so much from this channel! Love that last shot; send it if you’ve got it!

[@philbass9069]

Kick ass Jared, the shots look fabulous! And the presets you used from your collection are really nice. Getting the 3 pack now!

[@sikesmotorsports1042]

This is one of my favorite videos from you and I appreciate the effort you put into sharing the whole process. Understanding the event, conditions, challenges and how you applied your tools in a real world shoot were very beneficial. I appreciate the self critique, how you addressed some of the shortcomings and commentary on how you could have gotten better results. Great video!

[@dalstarvisuals1385]

Jared, what a fantastic video. As a budding live music photographer, I learned so much from it. Thanks. It’s even better being of one of my favorite bands.

[@amyrandolph8044]

This was so awesome!! Thank you for sharing with us. You didn't have to, but I appreciate it. Love that last shot. Being a teenager of the 80s and 90s I love Poison!! Thanks Jared!!

[@swistedfilms]

When I'm culling I use this trick: would I want a print of this picture? After that: how big would I want this print to be displayed in my gallery? I find if I think from that point of view it helps me really cull the herd.

[@markattardo]

Great idea!

[@rossparsons5001]

Great vid Jared. You had an amazing day! I’d love the print you mention in the vid. I look forward to seeing the book. Cheers.

[@TheCrappy182punker]

You have been inspiring me and through photography I have gotten out of my depression. I will love a print of the picture!! Also I love all 3 fro packs! They are amazing can’t wait for fro 4?!

[@endowpictures22]

Wow

[@marvesrivas307]

That was an awesome shot! And to see how fast it all happened goes to show how you need to stay prepared. Photography isn’t just the camera doing all the work, you still need to know what you’re doing for situations like these you have the right reactions. Would love to post that picture up on my wall

[@caz8686]

Wow very cool. Thks Jared for showing this and all the other tips you help us newbs out with. Awesome job...

[@jpgo]

OMG I remember Poison was one of my favorite bands when I was a teen, I remember having the name on my books everywhere hahahahahahahahha. Love the Video Jared!

[@foxxjnm]

That last shot of Brett is just crazy. It might be one of my favorite Fro shots yet! Nice work sir, would love to be in the running for a print!

[@Jswcat]

Wow, what a great capture on that fist coming into the lens. Of course I would like to get it as well!

[@gbollo91]

Having shot from a stage with harsh direct sunlight this weekend just past, the edit at 22 mins where you try balance the crowd exposure vs the stage is something I know all too well. I feel the pain Great shots, great edits

[@riothero313]

If you look at the histogram it's under exposed. I would have tried some exposing for the subject and just ran a mask across the shadow line in post to bring the crowd brightness down. This way the edit if destructive in anyway is on the part that is blurred and doesn't matter anyway. Can't hurt when you are already taking 2k photos xD

[@fm101foto3]

You are definitely your toughest critic. Your Brett Michaels image is incredible!! Only you know you're off! The shot was impromptu and you put yourself in the right spot at the time. I love that shot but love you finding it by happenstance even more. Thank you for sharing.

[@jevgenijbalezin]

Love this! Jared you are a great guy with great work ethic. So much to learn.

[@billy9506]

I'm loving all this Poison exposure! I'm from the UK and poison aren't that big here. I loved them since 1990 when I heard them at Donning Monsters of Rock (I was 5).

[@JerryC25]

Situations like this I use photo mechanic. But I guess they’re similar processes 8:57 gave me chills

[@fredericizquierdo6136]

Really great to show us the behind the scene, the thought process. That's you most interesting videos!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@damirgovorcin2771]

What a brilliant video Jared! Love the images you captured. Wonderful story-telling!

[@damirgovorcin2771]

Thanks Jared!

[@froknowsphoto]

@@damirgovorcin2771 DO NOT TXT THEM ON TELEGRAM, it's Not me it's a SCAMMER

[@kevinwoolfolk1283]

Absolutely one of your best videos! Now a low light one would be interesting also.

[@ScottTice1971]

The winner for me is the color shot of C.C. warming up with the Marshall stack on the left and Poison case on the right. The yellow in the Marshalls and their perspective point directly to C.C. and draw the eye right in on him and his fantastic guitar. Nice work!

[@myownalias]

Nice work Jared, some, in my opinion, potential iconic shots in there. Makes me remember back to the 2001 - 2007 time period when I used to photograph live music, working with venues in my hometown of Plymouth, UK, all-access kinda deals, nothing on this scale, we are talking under 1,000 capacity venues, usually with crappy lighting.

[@Darkman24]

Jarred, Would love the Brett print! Amazing shots and very jealous that you got that chance to do that! Ricky is an amazing dude and drummer!

[@jthms_snapshots]

how you`ve become my favr8 youtuber in such a short time..iv learnt to just trust myself in my art because of your work and your approach to this technical element called photography, you make it litteral and yet so simple.

[@herrkelm]

Man watching this, I felt like I was at the concert lol What a great opportunity for you and thanks for sharing your thoughts and BTS! I'm sure those guys are going to appreciate the hell out of what you deliver to them

[@adammorgan7829]

You are the only pro photographer who keeps it real. 2100+ shots and then culled to only the best of the best with honors (

[@mano-pause678]

That shot of Brett walking towards you with his fists up is awesome! Would have loved to see the look on your face when you were culling your photos and that one came up! What a great photo to print!

[@niiokaidja8701]

Yes please i would love a print !!! That shot of him running back towards you was killer !!

[@Oxbowphoto]

Another great video! Cracking final shot, I would love a print :D

[@kmatsanka]

I would love that print Jared. Such a money shot by taking a risk. You inspire me. Thank you.

[@keithlucas1191]

Love the Fist pump shot! Love the image and the save!

[@ronaldwalcott5090]

That last shot is fantastic. It inspires me to think more when I do concert shots.

[@DJ2017KEH]

Love all those shots man! What an experience to have. Love the pic you got of yourself in the mirror. The shot you got at the end of him running at you was amazing. So cool to see you show us that even though you were under exposed you still got the shot and it turned out great. Would be an amazing print to have. I love how real you are in these videos and how you really show us everything. Makes me feel better when I am shooting and really makes me want to take better shots.

[@wayneclayton5426]

I shot a festival once. took 1900 photos, had to submit 30. Then they used only 3. Which actually was 2 more than many other photographers also shooting the day. So I felt quite good. But then I hate it when suddenly a group suddenly want a photo, when clearly you don't have a wide lens on the camera.

[@Supertaldo916]

People not getting how cameras work is the bane of my existance lol

[@NickzAndMikz]

Oh yeah sure, I’ll take your group photo after I run across the street with this 300mm F4

[@patrikkondic83]

I was a photographer at a night club and I had a 70-200 on my camera to shoot the people from far and in this exact moment a group wants a shot. I hated it wheb they got mad that I couldn't take a photo immediately.

[@alexkerry11]

I can empathise with you. I'm also trying to really understand that most people have no interest in the technical limitations of photography. They just expect you to take a passable picture. I suggest never making excuses, but finding some way to take a picture. Perhaps keep a second camera, maybe even a crop sensor camera in the bottom of your bag at all times, with a 28 or 35mm equivalent lens?

[@hettekloosterman16]

@@alexkerry11 Or just a simpel Nikon Coolpix 1900, fits right in your pocket, smaller then your iPhone, a really simple camera but with 20mp it can do the job for a simple group photo

[@photo_dude1686]

I want that shot. Great job showing us the flat image then to your edits. That last shot was indeed a banger!

[@randymwiebe]

Great video Jared 👍👍 tough choices the picture with the amps is cool great job

[@walo2k5]

Dude ... grew up on Poison, love all the images, they are awesome...I would love a print for sure

[@theadventuresofgibby7823]

Forget the feet, You got THE shot in THE perfect moment! And yeah, not gonna lie, I'd love a print of this as a die hard Poison fan. Great behind the scenes video, would love to see more from different shoots.

[@sam-singer]

Would love the final shot on the stage print man, dose anyone else like get exited or pumped when you see amazing shots like these. Just so cool!

[@evatrefethen2151]

Per usual, Jared, excellent video! I love your honesty and detailed information. Thank you for sharing!

[@bryanandryszak925]

Fun! Interesting story of what you shot and what you dealt with, Jared. Had to watch all of it, how you drew me in. Nice job!

[@brendanlister883]

I want that print! that was insane! I loved this journey Fro, you're awesome!

[@terrylstarks]

Jared , thanks, I love the video!!! I doubt that I’m alone in saying I’d really enjoy seeing more shows like this!!! Great for information as well as entertainment!!!!

[@finalflashko]

That's a crazy shoot day. So happy for you and the experience you had. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'd be happy to have that print :)

[@sidneybrasil]

Fenomenal shots. Shows are so quick and dynamique.

[@vwatkinsphotography]

One of my favorite bands from high school. That last shot of Brett is outstanding! Once in a lifetime shot. I would be over the moon to have captured it and honored to own it!

[@KOSglory]

another amazing informative video. love the content and hope I can get a print of that killer shot. thank you sir!

[@mathewspencer4323]

I would love a print. Great seeing how something that isn’t a keeper can be brought back so much. Love story time.

[@rogerare907]

I would love to get that print. I was born 1970 so I definitely went through the 80s with poison being one of my top favorite rock bands. I still have their lp. Btw, I can imagine how chaotic that photoshoot must have been. Considering the fast pace of it, you did a great job. As far as questioning whether or not you should have done the portraits, it all comes down to what you did to get that final good shot...you just go for it. You "look around" to make sure it's all good, don't overthink, make it happen!

[@billygriffiths1144]

Love these, the one of CC framed by the amps and poison sign is amazing, love you work 👏👏👏

[@clintwoosley9512]

Holy crap that you make me appreciate THE FIST! 👊 would love a print of that! I cant believe the work you do an dont crop. Please keep these type of videos coming!!!

[@sjenkin88]

Great video, thanks for sharing Jared. It's really helpful to see what others would choose as 'winners'.

[@patrickmolloy6994]

Bloody brilliant! I loved this talk-through. Thank you Jared

[@Potatisem]

That photo of him shaking his fists at you is probably one of the first ones of yours where i really went "wow"! That's a super cool capture. And, yes, would love a print if possible. :)

[@joellewis8625]

This experience was incredible. Great video showing the process to everyone. I have to get one of these prints.

[@xxcaseyxxc]

Loved this video Jared, I think you nailed it many amazing shots.

[@Bowhunterjfergus7]

What an awesome video!!! To be on that stage would be so awesome!!! Grew up a huge fan of them! Would kill for that photo of Brett!

[@PictureThisKC]

This was one of the most informative, educational and entertaining videos on photography that I have seen in any genre of photography. Thank you!!! And if you’re coming to Kansas City to shoot them on July 19, maybe I’ll meet you. I’ll be working security

[@shaun_fergusson_photography]

Fantastic shots!, it’s really sorta comforting seeing that you shoot like how I shoot. Let’s me know I’m on the right track.

[@robertokeefe25]

Great shoot and a phenomenal video, thank you for sharing!!

[@pbsnoosk13]

Thank you, Jared! I did not want it to be over.

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Such great shots Jared! Tough to get great shots with limited time, changing lights, etc. Love the super wide shots...so good! That spontaneous last shot is truly a winner! I would love a print Jared! 2,100 to 44...would fry my brain! Love when you break these down and how you get to where you go...Excellent work all around.

[@tcastro84]

I’ve been shooting professionally for about a year, and have been doing a few concert and shows, and this was really helpful. Can’t wait to do something similar to this

[@brentgobin4299]

Amazing work Jared! Don't listen to the naysayers! Love your work....and hello from Trinidad and Tobago!

[@ac7563]

Killer video and as always sick pictures. I would definitely love the picture of Brett punching! I love Poison

[@tdalton854]

That was a so very interesting! Really really enjoyed this and your candor on what worked and what didn’t. Thanks

[@Philtho]

And this is why it's always better to under-expose than over. Congrats on a great shoot!

[@heythere9380]

Great footage and analysis of how you got the shots and what your on-the-fly logic was in making those choices . I love that backstage shot of C.C. with the amps freezing him between the twin stacks; and the poison logo thrown in for added dramatic effect.I also like your point about shooting to the stage lacks context, whereas from the stage brings the location and background context to the fore , and gives the viewer that "aha" moment. Must have been a real thrill for you being the only photographer given backstage access! I saw them in Miami. My friend took pictures with her smartphone and held her device vertical the entire 8 hours! We were in B1 which meant too far from the stage to see anything so we had to rely on the "jumbotrons" for images. I swear in every picture she managed to capture everybody's body, precisely because she was vertical. I kinda suggested she shoot horizontal and above looking down. And no context: just a stage. In mine I tried to get a few shots showing both the stage action and the Hard Rock sign and logo to at least give a concrete setting. In Miami, the stadium seating logistics for the floor sections had these 10-foot tall poles designating the rows, and these giant eyesores obscured a clear view of the stage from multiple angles. So both Joan Jett and Poison's fans did not enjoy a straight on experience. Both the videos and still pictures I took are badly degraded because of these things lurking in the foreground. In the shots taken of the stage with you in the background, I could see the same poles. In Miami, It was ONLY after both JJ and Poison had finished BUT before Def Leppard took the stage that stadium staff removed the problems. I wonder if the managers for either of the first two acts ever once bothered ,before the show, to ask themselves or the stadium staff, if the fans who had paid serious cash for floor seats were going to enjoy looking at these signs interrupting their views?

[@mikesharp13]

I would love the print - looks sooo amazing!

[@endowpictures22]

I shoot a concert 3 days ago, your video makes me love my images the more ♥️♥️♥️

[@S.I.productions]

Thanks for this video. It was really fun to see and hear the story of that day. As I new photographer I often get nervous about “missing” the shot. Your videos have helped me just get after it and take photos. This was a cool story and some epic shots!

[@vicentestevenson5758]

I would love the print!! Really amazing video !! Learned a Lot! This type of videos help really much!! Thx ♥️♥️

[@snapsbyreyes]

I NEED THAT PRINT!!!!!!! It's such an iconic shot!