Muse has one of the more elaborate stage shows I’ve witnessed to date, so of course they were a blast to shoot. But some words of warning: this is a soundboard shoot, and photographers haven’t gotten the word about that it seems. The soundboard is at floor level, so you’ll be on tiptoes trying to shoot above upraised arms and the like (or, if you’re short like me, above people’s heads, to say nothing of upraised arms). Luckily, the stage is really high and the band starts out on these enormous raised platforms anyway, so at least it’s possible to get unobstructed shots for a couple songs. Once they descend to floor level, it’s tougher. So, things to bring: a step-stool, and a long lens (I’d say at least a 300mm on a crop body, preferably a 400mm).

But don’t neglect a wider lens either - the stage show is so elaborate and heavy on the lasers that you’d be missing a lot if you didn’t get some good shots of the whole setup.

Here are a few more of my shots.

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