I flew down to balmy Tampa to shoot Metrocon again this year, and as always, it was a blast. Shooting the photos for the raves is always a really fun challenge, and I brought along my trusty D750 and Sigma 20mm f/1.4 ART. Let's dig in.

Michael Neal

I try to work with the distortion of wide lenses. One way I do this is by positioning myself at a low angle to slim down the subjects I'm shooting.

Michael Neal

This year we added aerial performers, and they were fun to shoot. The lighting and framing were tricky, but I try to pay attention to the lights as they pass to get the color that I want.

Michael Neal

I use fast shutter speeds to freeze movements. Because of that, focusing can be hard due to wide apertures being a necessity.

Michael Neal

I pay attention a lot to the composition of the shots, and when two people are performing together, I like to grab a shot behind them in different focal planes.

Michael Neal

Lighting is really fun (though unpredictable) to utilize. Timing is key.

Michael Neal

The performers are really good about posing for the shots, which is incredibly helpful.

Michael Neal

Thanks, Billy.

Michael Neal

Metrocon is always a blast, and this year was no exception! To see a more complete collection of the shots, check out https://www.flickr.com/photos/underairmedia/albums/72157709692660997.