The Killers @ WaMu Theater
Well I found out the hard way that The Killers are very serious about NOT having photos taken of them (even if you have a photo pass, which I did).
After the opening act my writer and I got ourselves a good spot in the crowd, had a Photo Pass for the show, got some good shots during the opening song "Spaceman". Was looking through my lens when someone yanked me by the collar from behind. It was the venue's security, apparently The Killers have their own photographer who is the only photographer allowed to take photos during the live show.
I was hastily escorted backstage where they inspected my photo pass and asked me a few questions. From there I was escorted to meet the Tour Manager. He was not a happy fellow and asked me to delete all the photos of The Killers.
I hurriedly complied not wanting to cause any more trouble. Tour Manager allowed me to keep this single photo of The Killers before summarily being escorted out of the venue via the back door.
Not the best shot I got of The Killers but those are gone and this is what I have. At least the Tour Manager was nice enough to let me keep it.
So to all you fellow Rock Photogs out there, don't even think about shooting The Killers with an SLR.
The Killers @ WaMu Theater
Well I found out the hard way that The Killers are very serious about NOT having photos taken of them (even if you have a photo pass, which I did).
After the opening act my writer and I got ourselves a good spot in the crowd, had a Photo Pass for the show, got some good shots during the opening song "Spaceman". Was looking through my lens when someone yanked me by the collar from behind. It was the venue's security, apparently The Killers have their own photographer who is the only photographer allowed to take photos during the live show.
I was hastily escorted backstage where they inspected my photo pass and asked me a few questions. From there I was escorted to meet the Tour Manager. He was not a happy fellow and asked me to delete all the photos of The Killers.
I hurriedly complied not wanting to cause any more trouble. Tour Manager allowed me to keep this single photo of The Killers before summarily being escorted out of the venue via the back door.
Not the best shot I got of The Killers but those are gone and this is what I have. At least the Tour Manager was nice enough to let me keep it.
So to all you fellow Rock Photogs out there, don't even think about shooting The Killers with an SLR.