to those who encouraged and supported me from the start. Who perhaps knew nothing of my ability yet who trusted me and gave me a chance.
Thank you ... Klaus Flouride, Ted Falconi, Bruce Loose, Stephen DePace, Krist Novoselic, Palefighter, JJ Schultz, Roger Rocha, Terese Taylor, Todd Shipley, Andy Mason, GG Tanaka, ... the entire Hotel Utah Open Mic community, ...
You gave me a chance, you gave me confidence.
- Bridget
Like yourself, I am a photographer. We are all photographers as we live in a world in which the ability to create photographs has become embedded in the plethora of electronic gadgetry which dominates our lives.
I am a volunteer photographer of the Hotel Utah Open Mic with host JJ Schultz (San Francisco) and the Historic 23 Club Open Mic with host Cris Hart. (Brisbane, California). Some of my work streams directly to http://theutah.org.
I observe & capture what I see; creating editorial photographic essays & narratives. I do not control the subject matter nor do I direct the action. I am not a professional photographer.
My equipment consists of a Canon 5D digital SLR, 50mm f/1.4 lens, Epson P-4000, Photoshop CS4, Capture One. I do not use a flash.
When time permits, I design websites and myspace pages for friends, artists and bands.
That many find my photographic output pleasing [ comments ] and choose to use the images in accordance with my photo usage policy.
To that end, I am a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and Editorial Photographers to understand and comply with the legal constraints of media photography. I am a law abiding photographer.
My nature is to roam - wandering about freely and often far afield.
I wander in search of intimate moments.
[child art] - early childhood artwork
[music photography] - The captures I seek are not only those of the live performance; but also the more intimate – humanistic views not often seen – in contemplative thought before taking to the stage, backstage, during soundcheck, in studio, being among friends and fans.
[our world depicted] - collection of now discarded snapshots by unknown photographers. Intimate moments once valued.
[travels of an editorial photographer] - documenting travel.
Are supported by donations.
And through the sale of photographs at the Hotel Utah Open Mic and Historic 23 Club Open Mic.
* My residency at the Hotel Utah and Historic 23 Club Open Mic.
* Photographing the working musician.
* The power of photography to evoke memory, contemplation and discussion.
* The artwork of children.
* Photographing road trips.
* Designing web graphics, flash photo slideshows, myspace pages, flickr and upcoming.org profiles, Dynamod.com hosted and traditionally constructed websites for friends, artists and bands.
| klausflouride | jamesmooremusic | fleetingtrance | toddshipley | ggtanaka | andy-masontown | epiphanette | fancydanband | terese taylor | palefighter | jennibrooks |
For more information, click here.
>> RESIDENCY
>> @the hotel utah open mic
>> @historic 23 club open mic
>> PROJECT
>> the working musician
>> SEEN
>> travels of an editorial photographer
>> HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES
>> for media & press use
@The Hotel Utah, San Francisco
On most Monday nights, I volunteer as a photographer of this weekly San Francisco open mic with host JJ Schultz - a residency which I cherish and a community that I told dear.
Maybe. Please take the time to read and understand my policy -
A photo usage policy based on the best practices of the American Society of Media Photographers and Editorial Photographers of which I am a member.
Mindful of the legal constraints of media photography with a sensitivity to meeting the needs of artists, musicians, venues, fans and media.
Please click here to see a list of music photographers sorted by worldwide location.
Some specialize in live event photography where others are formally trained portrait/studio photographers. Each brings their unique approach to music photography as well as a variety of services to bands and musicians. I believe you will find their online portfolios both extensive, impressive and educational.
Yes, that's me.
I have been photographing the Hotel Utah Open Mic on Monday nights - since November 2006.
When I can, I also photograph the open mic performances at McGrath's Pub in Alameda, California as well as at Beckett's Irish Pub in Berkeley and the 23 Club open mic in Brisbane.
The Hotel Utah Open Mic photographs can be viewed both on this website
(click here) or on JJ Schultz's Hotel Utah Open Mic myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/theutah) and website at: http://theutah.org
Absolutely.
Please consider the services offered by other gig/concert photographers; there are many talented photographers who offer similar services.
I don't recommend or endorse any particular music photographers, however can direct you to this [ link ] - a worldwide directory of gig photographers that I have collated.
Some specialize in live event photography where others are formally trained portrait/studio photographers. Each brings their unique approach to music photography as well as a variety of services to bands and musicians. I believe you will find their online portfolios both extensive, impressive and educational.
In reviewing their portfolios you will see extraordinary work which has been achieved by photographers in conditions that are both ideal and less than ideal. Their efforts are to be admired.
If you are a photographer and would like to have your name added -or- know of someone that should be - please let me know.
200pockets.com is an editorial photography website which originally showcased ebay auction photography (1999-2002).
The portfolio now includes live event music photography (2005-present) which seeks to chronicle the working artists.
I have photographed a wide range of bands from the well known such as Flipper (with Krist Novoselic), No Alternative, The Angry Samoans, The Generators, and Dead Kennedys to the more esoteric ... (The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Beachkrieg) ... to those just starting out in their careers.
- Human All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits by Friedrich Nietzche
To see a list, click here to access the concert music portfolio.
