Baroque on Beaver Begins! by taffy

Baroque on Beaver Begins!

Baroque on Beaver is an annual musical festival - https://www.baroqueonbeaver.org - that brings professional musicians to the island for a week of concerts and related festivities. The island's only professional photographer moved off-island this summer so I've been asked to take over that role. I agreed to do it as a volunteer, so we can both see whether it's a good idea (the festival board and me) before someone actually pays me (and thus creates pressure that I've tried to leave behind in retirement!). As most of you know, people are not my favorite subjects. But, it will be a great learning experience. Tonight was the kick-off with a presentation by the music director and conductor, Robert Nordling, caught here just before he started, sharing a moment with the immediate past board chair, Anne. More to come...
Thank you for all the wonderful comments about my insect posted yesterday -- quite appreciated!
Super! You did a lovely job, separating subjects from their background. A future event photog? ;) I have several white balance tricks to double-check your shot's WB, although this looks great. Happy to share at a later time for future shots.
July 25th, 2019  
@rosiekerr Thanks! I was pleased with this one, and thought about 8 were okay to document and capture this event. I had to adjust white balance to cooler. It was showing as quite warm with the church indoor lighting. Would love some WB tips if easy for you to do! And any others as event photo work is new to me. Venues vary from outdoor at the Whiskey Point Lighthouse to a small auditorium, one at the Community Center and the other at the research station. It's all quite an array of places and performers. I have to figure out first how to silence my shutter!!
July 25th, 2019  
Enjoy your new adventure as island photographer! I always have thought your photography was as good as any professional, although as you said, it wasn't people.
July 25th, 2019  
Looking good! Enjoy your new assignment. Your attention to detail and timing will serve you well. Love your attitude about learning.
July 25th, 2019  
Wow - a terrific image to start your new career.
July 25th, 2019  
This is super ... you will be a big success, I just know!
July 25th, 2019  
Super !! great timing and detail of the two . Enjoy your new assignment and role as the pro photographer for the event ! fav
July 25th, 2019  
I am sure you will fulfil the roll perfectly as photographer. I love how this photo tells a story. Thanks for the link, it sounds like a really interesting event.
July 25th, 2019  
You've captured what seems to have been a very interesting exchange of ideas. I'm sure you will do a fabulous job - but retirement is very precious - no stress, no obligations. Volunteering is wonderful! :)
July 25th, 2019  
This is a wonderful candid capture Taffy - often much better than posed images! Knowing you they will be thrilled with the results of your efforts little knowing how much actual effort you have put in while you are learning this new skill. This to me sounds like wedding photography which I would never do professionally. Too much stress. For me it would be a step too far doing this event officially. You are going to have lots of people wanting copies of your great images and that can be so time consuming and stressful.
Then again if you are going to do this event again you may as well get paid! Lol! I’m not much help am I? Lol! Just enjoy the week which sounds wonderful!
July 25th, 2019  
well, lucky baroque on beaver is all i can say. you will do a marvellous job. i love the warm feeling you captured here, and the muted context that we are given in the background. i silenced my shutter for an event a while back and have left it thus ever since
July 25th, 2019  
oh wow what an opportunity for you! I totally love this - candid and gorgeous DOF :)
July 25th, 2019  
Wow, congrats! Great way to test it out by doing it voluntarily first. This is a super capture of facial expressions. Wishing you all the best with the festival!
July 25th, 2019  
Love their expressions :) Hope all goes well for you - and enjoy!
July 25th, 2019  
Fabulous compliment, you'll totally nail it!
July 25th, 2019  
I know you will do well. But I know what you mean about the pressure of getting paid. Good luck
July 25th, 2019  
You are smart to just volunteer for a while. Your photos will be wonderful, it’s all the “after the photos” that takes your time. You will know soon enough if it’s for you. This is a wonderful photo.
July 25th, 2019  
You have done a good job.
July 25th, 2019  
Great shot and I know you will do a fantastic job
July 25th, 2019  
Tom
Wonderful capture, I look forward to "more to come"
July 25th, 2019  
Great shot and I love their expressions. I'm sure you will do wonderfully, Taffy.
July 25th, 2019  
Lee
Nicely captured moment. and what an honour being asked.
July 25th, 2019  
If this is anything to go by you'll do a great job :)
July 25th, 2019  
A nice moment captured- good luck!
July 25th, 2019  
This is terrific - they definitely are getting one of the best photographers around - now to see if you want that kind of pressure. No question that your photos of events will be outstanding - that's just what you do.
July 25th, 2019  
Great expressions, a super capture
July 25th, 2019  
Definitely off to a great start!! Have fun with it I have no doubt they will turn out awesome
July 25th, 2019  
A great challenge and you will learn a lot more. Beautiful capture and I love their expressions. Good luck!
July 25th, 2019  
What more to say, you have done it! The expression of this two is so real, full of emotions you can’t get it better!
July 25th, 2019  
Oh I love people shots, my very favourite, how could you not love those lovely expressions, he has a lovely kind face. Hope all goes well & your volunteer photo project is a wild success & you do get money!!
July 25th, 2019  
OK, took me a minute, but here is the tutorial on using PS for white balancing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-W44JJToG8

Not that this particular photo needs it, but I am posting here for reference.

Once you get the WB the way you like it, you can flatten the image in PS and hit the "save" function under file. It should save it right back to LR (if you started there). Worth a try, anyway.
July 25th, 2019  
@rosiekerr Thanks!
July 25th, 2019  
Awesome picture.
July 25th, 2019  
Both subjects will be very happy with their picture and that matters.
July 25th, 2019  
This is a role that you will fill just fine! You certainly have the talent and caliber of a professional photographer! This is a really nice candid- the interchange between the two people has been captured at just the right moment. Congrats on the new "role"! Great shot!
July 25th, 2019  
Oh Taffy, this is wonderful. How could they do better than you? You have such an eye. You were looking for a,project...guess you got one
July 26th, 2019  
You're off to a great start with this photo.
July 26th, 2019  
Wow nice first photo for the event................you will do fine!
They couldn't have found a better photographer!
Enjoy your new position. :)
July 26th, 2019  
This is a great people shot--you have captured some of their personalities. Good luck with your new project!
July 26th, 2019  
Congratulations! Enjoy your new opportunity!
July 27th, 2019  
Congrats on your new gig, Taffy. This is a super shot.
July 27th, 2019  
Very nice capture, enjoy the event, I´m sure you will be doing a good job
July 27th, 2019  
this is such a lovely capture... what an exciting opportunity for you (although event photography is challenging to be sure!)
July 28th, 2019  
I'm going backwards and it looks like you are doing a great job. Most of my questions are answered as I back up. It can be so stressful but rewarding once it's over.
July 30th, 2019  
Well congratulations - and what a great start. I am quite sure that you will not be letting anyone down with your skills and they are extremely fortunate to have you as their photographer, let alone as a volunteer. Hope the whole event is not causing you too much pressure and that you find you can enjoy it - at least in part.
July 30th, 2019  
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