Maikel de BakkerEvent photography is always unpredictable, and at the Partij voor de Dieren congress it was truly put to the test. From the main hall, where harsh sunlight poured through a massive skylight, to side areas lit only by artificial lamps, and the congress floor itself bathed in dim color lights, every corner presented a new challenge. The main stage stood out with relative brightness, but even that demanded constant adjustments.
Then came the performance by Pussy Riot after the first break — high-energy, fast movement, and the unexpected splash of water from the lead singer turned the moment into a photographer’s adrenaline rush. Capturing sharp frames in those conditions required patience, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt instantly.
Armed with my Canon 5D Mark IV paired with the Sigma 100–400mm, and my Canon 5DsR with the Sigma ART 24–70mm, I was able to balance reach and flexibility. One lens let me get close to fleeting expressions, the other captured the atmosphere of the stage and hall.
It was a demanding but rewarding experience, reminding me why I love event photography: it’s about chasing light, freezing energy, and telling a story that words alone cannot capture.
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Then came the performance by Pussy Riot after the first break — high-energy, fast movement, and the unexpected splash of water from the lead singer turned the moment into a photographer’s adrenaline rush. Capturing sharp frames in those conditions required patience, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt instantly.
Armed with my Canon 5D Mark IV paired with the Sigma 100–400mm, and my Canon 5DsR with the Sigma ART 24–70mm, I was able to balance reach and flexibility. One lens let me get close to fleeting expressions, the other captured the atmosphere of the stage and hall.
It was a demanding but rewarding experience, reminding me why I love event photography: it’s about chasing light, freezing energy, and telling a story that words alone cannot capture.
#eventphotography #canon5dsr #canon5dmarkiv #sigma2470art #sigma100400 #congressphotography #documentaryphotography #liveevent #stagephotography #concertphotography #eventlighting #photographychallenge #lowlightphotography #harshlight #pvdd #capturingmoments #photographyinmotion #storytellingthroughimages #politicalevent #partijvoordedieren #photographylife #visualstorytelling #liveperformance #pussyriot #musicphotography #actionphotography #reportagephotography #photographerlife #professionalphotography #canonphotography #dslrphotography #eventshoot #lowlightchallenge #capturingenergy #onstagephotography #documentaryphoto #lightandshadow #intensemoments #fastactionphotography #concertmoments #photojournalism
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