When I'm at festivals, I see a lot of people walking around with their cameras around their necks.... almost like they don't know what to shoot. So I thought I would put together some ideas and maybe help to inspire some of you. Photographing street fairs is more than just photographing a massive crowd, and shooting things that are for sell (which most merchants don't … [Read more...] about Tips and Ideas for Shooting Street Festivals
Brandi surprises us with a Tractor show
The Lone Below were suppose to be playing the Tractor Tavern Saturday night, but they had to cancel so Brandi filled in instead (she is friends of theirs and probably planned on being there anyway). Tickets sold out Thursday night in a matter of hours, and I'm lucky that I practically live on Facebook and heard about it at all! The last time she played at the Tractor, was 3 … [Read more...] about Brandi surprises us with a Tractor show
K’s Choice finally came to the west coast!
First off, I'm a BIG K's Choice fan.... I first got into them when they were playing the side stages of the Lilith Fair tour back in the '98. I must have seen them at about 3 shows in a row, and the two things I remember the most? 1) Sarah Bettens (the lead singer) had on the same dress at every show. She didn't pack (have?) any others! 2) The brother/sister harmonies between … [Read more...] about K’s Choice finally came to the west coast!
Vicci Martinez 6/15/12 Showbox
Our hometown girl, Vicci Martinez paid us a long overdue visit as she toured the west coast in support for her new album. (Which by the way, is GREAT! I've had it on repeat for about 3 days now... hopefully the neighbors are enjoying it just as much as I do). With her, she brought Jamar Rogers (from season 2 of The Voice). He was getting quite a few squeals from the crowd … [Read more...] about Vicci Martinez 6/15/12 Showbox
6/5/12 Brandi Carlile (Easy Street Records)
As many times as I've seen Brandi, it never gets old (obviously). And every time I see her at Easy Street, I get this Deju Vu feeling....... that despite how much time or distance has passed, we are all still here... like It's 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 all over again. No matter how big she gets, she's still here for us. It's like no time has passed at all. I'm still right here, … [Read more...] about 6/5/12 Brandi Carlile (Easy Street Records)
1/25/2012 Jessie Baylin
I just saw Jessie Baylin for the first time this week. Her first album was a bit country, however there were 2 songs on it that I was (and still am) OBSESSED with. I went to the show just to hear those 2 songs (which she sadly didn't play), but instead she blew away with her new material. She went rock!! Okay... mellow, 50ish soul rock... but its still ROCK and not country. I … [Read more...] about 1/25/2012 Jessie Baylin
Happy 2012 (Brandi Carlile and Star Anna)
Getting to photograph Brandi Carlile for last year's new years eve, was the PERFECT way to start 2011. I wanted to dedicate my year to being a better photographer, and branch out to shoot for other publications. However there was a SMALL piece of me that wished I wasn't working, and was lost in the music instead. I didn't end up shooting more this year, in fact I shot less. … [Read more...] about Happy 2012 (Brandi Carlile and Star Anna)
“Pink and White” Music Video
About a year and a half ago, Brenda and I created a music video of her in the recording studio (making her album). No, I'm not much of a videographer, but I do enjoy playing with video once in a while. "Pink and White" has always been one of my favorite songs. We shot the video footage for it right before she moved away from Seattle. Instead of working on the video in her … [Read more...] about “Pink and White” Music Video
11/22/11 Rachael Yamagata
It's no secret that I love live shows, even if they mean staying out late on a work night and being sleep deprived the next day. The older I get, the harder it is to trek out of my warm apartment at night, and stand around for a few hours while I wait for the show to start. More, and more often I just wanna say "screw it"... I would eat the money loss than head out in the cold. … [Read more...] about 11/22/11 Rachael Yamagata
10/22/11 Katie Herzig / Butterfly Boucher
At long last! Katie Herzig has finally headlined her own tour! I've seen her so many times as an opening act, and it always felt like such a tease to only get her in 40min chunks. Katie is not only in my top 10 favorite musicians, but she's super sweet as well. With her, she brought along Butterfly Boucher as her opening act (and bandmate). I know who she is (is from … [Read more...] about 10/22/11 Katie Herzig / Butterfly Boucher