Pearl Jam After a superb 2023, I didn't really anticipate 2024 to be even bigger on a professional photography level (yet it still remains a side gig). I continued working…
2023 was my biggest year yet as a professional photographer. I'm fortunate to have worked fairly regularly with five clients all in Manhattan (which is just so convenient), worked with…
My recap of how 2020 was for me photography-wise.
Even though I probably saw more shows in other years, 2018 felt like the biggest year yet for me photography wise. Here are some concert related stats: I caught over…
In 2017, I caught over 241 live performances from bands, across 115 days, which includes short sets as part of fests/tributes or photo-only opps. I didn’t record details for every…
In 2015, John Brandon of San Fermin, Ty Taylor of Vintage Trouble, Colm Querney, Kellindo Parker (who plays with Janelle Monáe) and Al Kooper (who plays with Bob Dylan) were among some of the musicians I photographed who sent me personal messages to let me know they appreciate my work. It’s a great feeling to have the artists themselves find your work. And though I didn’t hear from her, even Mariah Carey probably saw my work on the Village Voice.
One up and coming band, Secret Weapons, found my photos and reached out, inviting me to come check out their show. After seeing them a few times and getting to know Danny and Gerry, it was great to hear they signed to a label before the year was out. Congrats fellas.
In the same period, I’ve gotten my work published (even if it was just once) in more places, including in and on Noisey, Pancakes & Whiskey, Fangoria, ReverbNation, Rockin’ On, Open Ears, the Sundance Institute and who knows where else.
It helps that I’ve been seeing a lot of music. Although I don’t have an auditor, I try to keep track of what I’ve seen in a year. Returning to the Newport Folk Festival and seeing a ton of great music in Fort Adams State Park was one of the highlights. I look forward to going again in 2016.