GigPhotographer approached Danny and Adam some time ago about filming a video for their awesome single Decisions. They had never planned on it, but there was an opportunity to have one filmed within a studio environment. So in a very secret location near Milton Keynes myself, Danny, Adam and Natalie shot this video in under seven hours.
I enjoyed the experience and learnt alot about filming quality and most of all studio lighting which is very different from Flash photography.
I hope you enjoy, please leave feedback at tht bottom of this …

What does it mean to be a Professional Photographer?
This post is not about going to talk about how to be a Photographer; I’m sure you will know your F-Stops from your ISO levels. This is a short article about becoming being a paid Professional Photographer.
I receive email from students and folks from all walks of life asking to join me at a gig or Wedding. Unfortunately I have to turn all of them down (but I never ignore them, that’s just rude). I tell them there is one massive difference …

Our good friends Slashed Seat Affair have just signed a wordwide publishing deal so GigPhotographer wanted to ask them a few questions in light of the good news.
GP: For those that don’t know who you are, tell us a bit about yourself.
SSA: We’re a female fronted rock band, we released our debut album ‘Noises’ this summer and are now working on a new EP with a second album to follow. Check us out www.slashedseataffair.com.
GP: Congratulations on being signed to a label. What effect will this have in the near …

What happens when you get 5 opinionated Aussie rockers in a small arena? What happens when those Aussies unleash their breed of head thumping, chord slamming anthems on a hot, wild and enthusiastic London crowd?
JET are raw true Aussies, they speak their mind and make no pretence their sound is honest without trying to be clever. Like all great bands their songs are accessible to those who have never heard them before; just think of all the Beatles and Oasis songs, their anthems are very simple to construct!
On this night, …

This is technically not Events photography, but it is an aspect of Photography and Design I really enjoy. I come from 15+ years in the Graphic Design industry working for large multinationals and big name brands so even though I have moved into Photography there is still Design blood running through my veins.
I happen to stumble upon this video of the Macworld’s magazine being produced from start to finish. It’s a time lapse illustration to show the huge amount of work required to do this.
Have a look and enjoy!

After a bit of editing and trying to fix a poor sound source and looking for enough material, I present my first video interview with The Anydays at Buckinghamshire’s RunWay Festival.

Last year, I was invited to a Drummer’s book launch. It was a modest affair but a good turn out in West London. The drummer, Phil Page, put on a great show and the evening was a big hit.
I am a drummer myself so for me the biggest star was the drum kit itself. I can’t describe how big the setup was, but I did not was an opportunity to photograph the kit from Phil’s point of view. The only way to fit it all in was to use the …

Without doubt, The Red Bullets are one of my favourite bands and that goes for signed bands too!
The lead singer Peter Edwards has earned his place as the band’s front man. Even though he sits down during the set that doesn’t mean we can take our eyes off him for a minute! Equally Pete’s brother Mark on the drums is a force to be reckoned with. I once made the mistake of playing on his drums, let’s just say he playfully suggested I stick to photography. Then there’s Mark Wheeler, …

It’s getting late but before I hit the sack I wanted to share this with you. I don’t know what inspired me to stand at the exit of the stage but it felt like a good idea. It just so happened our good friends The Red Bullets were just coming off stage. Pete came off first so it was natural for me to take just one photo of him coming off. But then after Pete was Mark, then Kyle. Wheeler was still on stage putting some kit away. I needed …

I love it when something surprises you with something totally unexpected. Take this band who call themselves The Original Sinners. That is quite a name (and reputation) to live up to. Now take into consideration the members of this band look like they are very close friends with Mr Jack Daniels!
It’s not often that I’m surprised, but I certainly enjoy it when I am. The Original Sinners came on and just blasted Aylesbury with a wall of sound, when the crowd picked themselves up they were presented with an onslaught …