I was especially looking forward to the event as I had managed to gain permission from the Marketing Manager to be able to photograph the jazz musicians on the concourse.
I didn't get the opportunity to photograph artists in the small or main halls, but there is always next year ! On the Friday evening we saw a guy called Soweto Kinch - an amazing blend of rap, hip hop and jazz saxophone - a very talented person who would have been great to take pics of. All was not lost though I did meet him afterwards !
Anyway, all day Saturday and Sunday was spent at The Sage relaxing to the great music in the afternoon jazz sessions.
I took a load of photos, and here are just a few of the first ones I've had time to look at. I've got loads to get through !
It was a unique experience for me. There was a press photographer running around the building and also the photographer belonging to The Sage. It was a chance for me to learn where to stand, how to come back/forwards into a space, how to appreciate artists space and also be aware of not blocking the audience view.
Other than that, there were times where I was the sole photographer on the concourse, in front of crowds of people relaxing with drinks/food listening and watching the jazz artists.
It was very bright behind the artists and I did find it hard to expose for the sun behind them BUT I didn't feel too bad about the pics having blown highlights because I so enjoyed the weekend and I will definitely be up for doing it again !
This is musician is called Arthur Higgins - a very talented saxophonist.
There was a great mix of people,,,young and old, and I couldn't resist getting a few sneaky shots....
The Sage is great for photographers if you like angles and stark shots.
I'm hoping to get more photos up onto my Flickr site of the weekend - you can check the site out at www.flickr.com.shutterbugsheep
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