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28 May 2018

The Temper Trap live in Auckland

The Temper Trap perform at Spark Arena supporting Imagine Dragons.  Photos for Getty Images

15 May 2018

Solitude – Exhibition 2018

These are images that I used in my 2018 exhibition at the Railway Street Studios as part of the OutThere Collective on the theme of Solitude. I interpreted the theme as musicians alone in their own thoughts during a live performance.  Solitude in the midst of an adoring crowd. Click on each of the images for a link to find out more about artist Opening night of the exhibition is Thurs 24th May 5-8pm.  I’d love to see you there! I’ll also […]

13 May 2018

Jimmy Barnes live at Spark Arena

Jimmy Barnes is a big deal in New Zealand and Australia, though i admit to being aware of his work.  From the ten minutes i saw of his show, i was impressed though!  Photos were shot for Getty Images.  you can see them here

13 May 2018

Makeshift Parachutes

I had great fun photoing Makeshift Parachutes last weekend.  They are a band i’ve known about for a while but never actually seen live, or photographed, until now.  I have to say they were amazing live and you should definitely go and see them if you get a chance.  They have such an enthusiastic set of followers too.  Definitely one of the highlights of my year so far!   Support was from Smokestack Slim and Dual

13 May 2018

Dual live at Neck of the Woods, Auckland

I really enjoy local band Dual and it was great to photo them again recently when they were supporting Makeshift Parachutes recently.  They are another band you should check out!  

13 May 2018

Smokestack Slim live at Neck Of The Woods Auckland

I had the pleasure of photoing Smokestack Slim when they were supporting Makeshift Parachutes.  They were really excellent and well worth investigating further!

07 May 2018

Royal Blood live in Auckland

Royal Blood were as amazing as you’d hope they would be when they played at Auckland’s Logan Campbell Centre last week.  I was lucky enough to be there to take photos for Getty.  You can see the full set here

30 Apr 2018

Dictaphone Blues live in Auckland

I’ve only ever seen Dictaphone Blues as a solo affair so it was great to see the full band version.  So many talented musicians in one tiny stage.  There was a great vibe and a friendly crowd.  You can see the pictures from Two Cartoons who were supporting here These pictures also appear on UnderTheRadar

30 Apr 2018

Two Cartoons live at Panhead Viaduct

After photoing Model Train Wreck I whizzed in to town to catch the end of Two Cartoons who were supporting Dictaphone Blues at Panhead Viaduct.  If you’ve not come across this band i highly recommend you check them out.   Lots of fun and great tunes This set of images is also available over at UnderTheRadar  

30 Apr 2018

Model Train Wreck – EP Release at Cupid Bar, Auckland

I got to catch the beginning of Model Train Wreck’s excellent set on Friday night at the Cupid Bar in Pt Chev, Auckland.  They are a fun band with great songs and really worth checking out. I always like to research the bands i’m going to be photoing and i discovered an earlier album of theirs on Spotify which really enjoyed.  I love recognising music while photoing a band so i was delighted they played some tracks from that album at […]