My Music Photography Journey!

The first gig was at the Gaso Hotel in Collingwood & the band was
Bentham’s Head. It was a heavy metal gig that was amazing, as the fans
was so very respectful & I found it a lot of fun.

As it was the first gig with my, Nikon D3000 camera & it went great as I did get some great
photos. Just the settings were making it difficult, as it was my very first gig with the D3000.
The challenges were just trying to find, the right shoot. I did find working with the camera
setting a bit difficulted, but it all worked out. As I went on to use the D3000 at a few more
gigs.
When I was starting to investigate getting into live music photography, I did find that I did
start to development my own style. So, I now have my own style & I also have a new camera,
which is helping a lot.
The best gig so far, I would say is the Sisters Doll gig, at the Northcote Social Club.

The night was so much fun & both the band & crowd was feeding off
each other, which made the night a great one to be at. It also made the whole experience, one
that I will never forget.
The whole night was such an amazing night & I have some incredible photos to remember
the gig from. I loved the night & I will do it again, if asked.
I have found that meeting & working in an environment, that has other photographers,
musicians, and fans has made me a much better photographer. As I have had to think on my
feet & very quickly.

When I have a gig coming up, I first check that all my batteries are fully charged & that all
my SD cards are all empty. Then I make shore that my camera settings are, set right for a live
music gig at night. I would live to be the photographer, for the Foo Fighters tour. Just get
some experience working with an international band. So, when I can get overseas, I will have
experience working with the big bands.

Also, I would love to develop my style & photos to a point, that I can
have an exhibition of my live music photography. So, to develop my photography to that
leave, means that I will need to get to work as many gigs as possible.
Then I just do not know where live music photography will take me, but it is a journey that I
will that that trip I will enjoy!