eSTRO had proleague today against OGN Sparkyz at Yongsan's studio and I took the chance for a few candid backstage photos before the games began. eSTRO brought a significant number of their players and I hope these shots convey some of what it's like behind the scenes.

Also included - special shoot with Horang2 and YarnC (which sucks because of stuff I'd rather not go into right now, sorry guys for the lack of creativity.)

Thanks to: eSTRO coaches/manager and players for their continued support. Thanks also to the OGN coaches/managers and Lee Kyungmin.

Backstage with eSTRO:

Special Shoot:

isbunk

Sweden1017 Posts

February 10 2009 15:14 GMT

nice pictures never, check ur inbox btw!

QuickStriker

United States3694 Posts

February 10 2009 15:15 GMT

Nice!!! Nice photos!! Just curious, planning to be a professional photoshooter someday?

On a side note, I have 2 weeks before I return back to States (and not planning to come back to Korea for a LONG TIME) I'm actually hoping to attend a proleague match sometime end of this week or next week.... maybe we can meet up or something??

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

February 10 2009 15:21 GMT

On February 11 2009 00:15 QuickStriker wrote:
Nice!!! Nice photos!! Just curious, planning to be a professional photoshooter someday?

On a side note, I have 2 weeks before I return back to States (and not planning to come back to Korea for a LONG TIME) I'm actually hoping to attend a proleague match sometime end of this week or next week.... maybe we can meet up or something??

I've considered it, but I'm not financially stable enough right now to make the leap into attempting to work professionally. I want to gain a lot more experience and buy the best kit possible first. I'd also like to expand beyond esports into other areas of photography in the future

Sure - I will be attending Saturday and Sunday proleague so if you'd like to come I will be sitting behind the press line beside the large panning camera (right side player's benches.) although if you need any help finding the venue I can meet you beforehand - pm me ^^

QuickStriker

United States3694 Posts

February 10 2009 15:30 GMT

On February 11 2009 00:21 NeverGG wrote:

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Ahh I see, interesting, well I wish you best of luck for your future in photography and who knows, you might find that perfect opportunity someday!!!

But yea, regarding the proleague.... CHECK YOUR PM!!!!!!!!!!! ^_^

Amarxist

United States371 Posts

February 10 2009 17:52 GMT

Nice photos! Thanks for providing us with such cool stuff.

Elvin_vn

Vietnam2038 Posts

February 10 2009 17:58 GMT

did u photoshop it? the color is too strong imo

EDIT: or it could be that the color of your laptop is too weak so that you increase the saturation more than enough. It happened to me last year. The picture looked good on my laptop but when I viewed it on a good monitor my eyes just bleed

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

February 11 2009 00:33 GMT

On February 11 2009 02:58 Elvin_vn wrote:
did u photoshop it? the color is too strong imo

EDIT: or it could be that the color of your laptop is too weak so that you increase the saturation more than enough. It happened to me last year. The picture looked good on my laptop but when I viewed it on a good monitor my eyes just bleed

I have to use photoshop to clear up noise etc - the lighting backstage is worse than the lighting in the venue itself (which aside from the spotlighted benches is awful.) The outside shots were taken at night using only the light from the sign. I do think you're right though - the colours come out a lot stronger for me on the pc rather than my laptop - my OS is in Korean though so it might take a bit of time to find the right settings. Hopefully it will be fixed in time for the weekend photos. i'll experiment a bit with the control panel tonight.

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

February 11 2009 02:42 GMT

You're definitely WAY good enough to go pro.

Also, that pick of YellOw[ARNC] is incredibly sick. Good work.

DanceCommander

United States1808 Posts

February 11 2009 03:09 GMT

#10

Wow these are excellent. Go eSTRO!

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

February 11 2009 03:33 GMT

#11

On February 11 2009 11:42 DoctorHelvetica wrote:
You're definitely WAY good enough to go pro.

Also, that pick of YellOw[ARNC] is incredibly sick. Good work.

Thank you

Enjoy the photo of Myungsoo (YellOw) it's the last one you'll be seeing of him from me.

TW WiNNinG 54

United States250 Posts

February 11 2009 03:38 GMT

#12

Nice photos nevergg!

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

February 11 2009 03:54 GMT

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On February 11 2009 12:33 NeverGG wrote:

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Thank you

Enjoy the photo of Myungsoo (YellOw) it's the last one you'll be seeing of him from me.

What? Why no more photos of Park Myung Soo?

Have you taken too many photos of him already?

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

February 11 2009 04:04 GMT

#14

On February 11 2009 12:54 DoctorHelvetica wrote:

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What? Why no more photos of Park Myung Soo?

Have you taken too many photos of him already?

I'd prefer not to go into details, but it will be the last photo you'll be seeing of him. I'll still be shooting the remaining Sparkyz members though and focusing upon players whom I usually neglect to work with like Spear, Type-B and Crocus.