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[showtime]

I am doing a course on photography and the theme i have choosen is burlesque if there is anyone with any information, that allow photographers to take pictures at any burlesque events could you please let me know it would be a great, help.

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[jackburton]

I am doing a course on photography and the theme i have choosen is burlesque if there is anyone with any information, that allow photographers to take pictures at any burlesque events could you please let me know it would be a great, help.

oh well it depend on the venue and organizer as far as i can tell , you can take photos free in some events but some of them won't allow it [ o2 academy venue especially ] if you go to the event or check in the website it clearly stated if it's allow or not ...

hope it helped

[KittWalker]

The usual rule, for any stage based event is "no flash", presumably to protect the performer from enduring a seizure inducing barrage of flashing lights, and possibly putting them off their stride.

Which is really not a problem anyway, since having the flash on robs the picture of the stage lights, and the general ambiance of the show.

Best thing to do, before any show, is contact either the organiser or the venue to see what their policy is. Some, thou admittedly it's mainly a music gig thing, have a strict "3 songs/acts and no flash" policy....but thats usually only if there is a photo pit up front.

I've found all burlesque shows in Glasgow that I've been to more than accommodating, allowing me to snap away like a loon, with the mere price of letting them have the photos afterwards...Maybe to use for advertising future shows? Which would actually be awesome, seeing your photo on a poster or flyer ^_^

I've uploaded most of my burly pics to my flickr:

Collection: Burlesque & Pin-up

[Iolair]

Mr Kitt has summed it up quite nicely.

Of his points the absolute number one is to check that the organiser, and by proxy the performers, are ok with you taking the shots. Most will be happy enough for you to go ahead, especially if you can show them some examples of your work beforehand. You will get the odd knock back, but these are normally due to nights being very organised well in advance, and the organiser not wanting to spoil the paying public's view with a hundred toggers up the front.

As for the no flash rule, this holds pretty hard and fast at most gigs. On occasion if you ask nicely the organisers may say it's ok, but if can be off puting for the performers, and if you have a fast prime lens you should be able to get better shots than you would with a flash anyway.

I know I've just been retreading ground here, but I hope it's been of some help.

[showtime]

thank you guys that is very helpful