
There are some shows you shoot out of appreciation for the music… others for a connection with the artist… this show was a combination of the two. Sam Billen and I have known each other since high school. We both played in bands, and at times even shared the stage with one another. I am [...]
Mar 30, 2010 | Categories: Blog, Concert Photography | Tags: canon 5d mark ii, Concert, Kansas City, Live Music, photography, RecordBar, Sam Billen, White Balance | Leave A Comment »

I’m busy editing a whole slew of video from the local jazz group Diverse. We’re putting together a video for them for their soon to launch Kickstarter project, and I’ve got a pretty tight deadline on it. However, I did also snag some killer footage from their recent tribute show to Common’s “Like Water for [...]
Mar 21, 2010 | Categories: Blog, Concert Photography | Tags: Concert, Czar Bar, Diverse, Jazz, Kansas City, Live Music, photography | Leave A Comment »

If someone asked me why I love to shoot live music… my responses would be wide and varied, but would probably start with: I’m a lifelong musician, have played guitar since 6th grade, love the rock show, and love the energy of live music. But from a photography standpoint, I love it because it’s unpredictable, [...]
Mar 18, 2010 | Categories: Blog, Concert Photography | Tags: Concert, Kansas City, Live Music, photography, The Beaumont Club, The Dead Girls | Leave A Comment »

Combining low-lighting, an intense blue wash on stage, attempting to combine footage from two VERY different cameras, and an intimate atmosphere made this shoot quite the challenge. It’s one thing when you’re in the pit with tons of fans, elbowing your way through from one side to another to get the shot. It’s another when [...]
Mar 08, 2010 | Categories: Blog, Concert Photography | Tags: Ben Leifer, Brandon Draper Group, Concert, Hermon Mehari, Jazz, John Brewer, Kansas City, KC, Live Music, Rich Wheeler, Video | Leave A Comment »

Still hyped from the recent win by the Saints at Super Bowl XLIV, New Orleans based “Galactic” brought all the energy of NOLA to Lawrence, KS. “Who Dat!” and “New Orleans!” were the phrases of the evening, and guest trombonist Corey Henry made sure of that. Galactic is currently on tour supporting their latest album, [...]
Feb 22, 2010 | Categories: Blog, Concert Photography | Tags: Brandon Cummins, Concert, Funk, Galactic, Granada, Lawrence, Live Music, photography, Rock | 2 Comments »