Live Shows, Artist Spotlights, and Music Photography Tips & Advice
Hail the Rat Queen: Castle Rat Live at The Palladium
I don’t usually shoot metal. You’re more likely to catch me at an indie rock concert or a hootenanny. But Castle Rat was a band I had to see in person.
Lord Huron Takes the Cosmic Selector on the Road at a Perfect Summer Night at Westville Music Bowl
Some shows you just attend. But shows you fully experience. Thursday night at Westville Music Bowl in New Haven for Lord Huron was the latter.
Your First Concert Photo Pass: How to Get It and What to Know
Every concert photographer has a first show. Mine wasn't glamorous. No photo pit, no credentials, no press contact on the other end of an email. Just a camera, a ticket, and a band that was gracious enough to let me bring a camera inside (shout out Bermuda Search Party, you guys are what got me started). That's where most people start, and honestly, it's not a bad place to begin.
Courtney Barnett Lets the Guitar Do the Talking at a Near-Sold-Out Roadrunner
Wednesday nights at Roadrunner don't always fill up. This one came pretty darn close. The crowd that packed in for Courtney Barnett on May 13th skewed toward the longtime faithful, a notably wide age range from people in their twenties to fans well into their seventies, which tells you something about the kind of catalog she's built over the past decade.
From the Pyre Tour Brings The Last Dinner Party to a Roadrunner That Couldn't Hold Them
Roadrunner has seen sold-out shows before. Saturday night was something else. The Last Dinner Party packed the Boston venue so completely that the concept of personal space became a distant memory. Given the hype surrounding this band right now, they honestly could have filled TD Garden. Roadrunner just happened to be what was on the calendar.
A Concert Photographer's Guide to Boston's Music Venues
Boston has one of the best live music ecosystems in the country. A dense cluster of venues ranging from sweaty 200-cap rooms to a 20,000-seat arena, all within a few miles of each other. For concert photographers, that variety is both a gift and a challenge. Every room shoots differently, every venue has its own rules, and figuring out the quirks of each one can take years of trial and error.
Evan Honer Turns a Sold-Out Royale Into the Best Saint Patrick's Day Party in Boston
Boston on Saint Patrick's Day weekend operates on its own rules. The parade was Sunday. Saturday night at The Royale, Evan Honer got the party started early, and the sold-out crowd was more than ready.
The Best Settings for Concert Photography
I get asked this question constantly. What aperture should I use? What shutter speed do I need? What ISO is too high? The honest answer is: there's no single right setting. Lighting changes by venue, by artist, and even by song. Your personal style matters too. That said, here's a solid foundation to build from.
Beartooth Prove They're Ready for Their Own Arena on Bad Omens Tour Stop at TD Garden
There's a version of Wednesday night at TD Garden where Beartooth blends into the background. Middle-slot act on a three-band bill, tasked with warming up an arena crowd still finding their seats and finishing their beers. That's not what happened.
Lights and Her Devoted Congregation Fill Paradise Rock Club on Come Get Your Girl Tour
Tuesday nights don't typically belong to sold-out rock shows. Lights clearly didn't get that memo. Nearly two decades into her career, she packed Paradise Rock Club in Boston on March 10 with the kind of crowd that doesn't just show up out of curiosity or mid-week boredom. These were the faithful.
The Far Out Bring a Funk-Fueled Dance Party to Off Cabot
The Far Out turned a rainy Friday night into a full-on dance party at Off Cabot on March 6. The weather outside may have been dreary, but inside the small North Shore venue the mood was anything but.
The 5 Things I’ve Learned in My First Full Year of Concert Photography
A year into concert photography, here are 5 hard-earned lessons on shooting from the pit, managing FOMO, dialing in settings, and finding your style.
Red Bull Heavy Metal Brings Street Snowboarding to Boston’s City Hall Plaza
Red Bull Heavy Metal transformed Boston’s City Hall Plaza into a street snowboarding playground on February 21, featuring Zeb Powell and a packed winter crowd.