WHAT IS THE MOST SURPRISING
PERFORMANCE YOU’VE EVER SEEN
AND WHY?
Late last year I began shooting for a company
in Seattle called “Seattle Living Room Shows”.
They get up-and-coming bands to come play
shows in small, intimate venues around the
city. The shows are cut back, personal, and
really allow the audience to connect with
the musicians. These shows are surprising
because people come to see these shows
for the true love of music. The room is silent
while the band is playing, everyone fully
appreciating every second the band
is performing.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT MUSIC
PHOTOGRAPHY SINCE YOU BEGAN?
As a photographer, there’s definitely an
etiquette around shooting from the pit. Lots
of unwritten rules that generally come down
to being a good neighbour. Don’t use flash,
don’t hog “the good spot” all night, get your
shots and move on so that others can get
their shots too, things of that nature. It’s a
very small community and it’s important to be
nice, friendly, and make connections
with others.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT
MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY?
Definitely discovering new music. I usually
get to every show I shoot early, so I can
photograph and listen to the opening acts.
These bands are usually up-and-coming, and
it’s great to get to know their music and style.
The other thing about music photography is
there’s a very real rush that comes over you
when you’re photographing a band up close.
When you get your image of “that moment”
from the performance where the guitarist
is really rocking out, or the crowd is on their
feet cheering, it’s kind of awesome.
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