The duo Los peligro on stage
One of the most challenging, yet rewarding forms of photography is capturing events and theatrical performances. It’s a unique discipline that pushes both the photographer and the camera to their limits.
Challenging lighting
Take this performance of the talented duo Los Peligro, for example. The first thing you notice is the challenging lighting. The spotlights flash across the stage, the actors move constantly, sometimes in the full spotlight, then in the shadows. This creates a constantly changing intensity and spread of light. ‘Freezing’ movements is a tough job because the limited light forces the photographer to use slow shutter speeds, which encourages motion blur.
Los Peligro – Challenging lighting conditions
The unpredictability of a performance
But there’s more. The unpredictability of a theatrical performance is a constant challenge. Unlike planned shoots, you never know exactly what’s going to happen here. Every moment can be unique and crucial to the story you want to capture. It’s therefore important to be highly concentrated and constantly anticipate what might come.
High demands on the camera and lens
All of this places high demands on the camera and lens. The lens must not only be fast to produce sharp images even in low light, but also be able to focus quickly and accurately to follow the movements of the actors. In addition, the camera must be able to deliver high-quality images, even at high ISO values, because these are unavoidable in these circumstances.
In short, photographing events and theatrical performances is a balancing act between technique and intuition, between capturing the moment and anticipating what is to come. It’s a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to capture the magic of the theater and the energy of an event forever.
Challenging focus in very dim situation
Los Peligro
“Los Peligro” is one of the highlights of the ‘Poetry on Stage’ festival in Murcia, an event that has been a meeting place for artists exploring new forms of expression since 2022.
The duo “Los Peligro”, consisting of Liliana (López Sánchez) Peligro and Sergio C. Fanjul, offers a unique show that combines poetry, humor, social commentary, and a sharp look at current events. Their performance is an explosive mix of poetry, dark humor, and social satire, with an unmistakable style that sets them apart.
Great performance and an unsuspecting ending
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