Capturing the energy and excitement of a music festival through your lens is an exhilarating experience for any photographer. However, as a beginner looking to break into the world of festival photography, securing a coveted photo pass can be a significant hurdle. While the process of obtaining a press pass for a regular concert and […]

Head In The Clouds Festival has kicked off the summer festival season in New York City! Despite unseasonably cold temperatures, music fans eagerly gathered at the iconic Forest Hills Stadium to witness a pioneering showcase of Asian artistry. What I love about festivals in NYC is that they have to end early due to noise […]

In typical concert photography fashion, only a few hours before the Trilogy Tour was set to kick off at Madison Square Garden I received a last-minute approval to photograph the legendary trio of Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull. On this evening, I can finally check off “photographing at Madison Square Garden.” The last time […]

Macklemore, the musical virtuoso born Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, has been an indomitable force in the music industry for well over a decade. Renowned for his socially charged lyrics and infectious pop-infused hip-hop tracks like Thrift Shop, he possesses an uncanny knack for forging profound connections with his audience. I had the privilege of photographing Macklemore’s […]

In the heart of New York City’s Forest Hills, Queens, lies a historical gem that has witnessed countless musical legends grace its stage. Forest Hills Stadium, with its century-long legacy, is now the backdrop for Louis Tomlinson’s Faith in the Future World tour. Louis Tomlinson, the talented singer/songwriter, and former One Direction member, has embarked […]

As a beginner looking to break into the world of concert photography, it’s important to know what to do and what to avoid in order to succeed. Concerts offer a unique and exciting opportunity for photographers to capture candid moments and emotions on stage. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph big-name musicians […]

The energy was electric at Racket, the Chelsea music hall, as UPSAHL took the stage for a highly anticipated performance. With hundreds of thousands of followers across social media, the alt-pop sensation has a dedicated fan base who were eager to hear her live. While waiting for her to come onstage, I even heard some […]

Steve Aoki is one of the top DJs in the electronic music scene (EDM), and this was a full-circle moment for me photographing his concert! I can still remember it like it was yesterday, his show was one of the first live EDM shows I went to when I entered the scene ten years ago. […]

Mandy Moore, or more recently known as Rebecca Pearson on the hit NBC tv show, This Is Us, is a superstar with entertainment roots as a singer and songwriter. I got a chance to watch her show at New York City’s iconic music venue, Webster Hall while I was on a concert photography assignment. First […]

DJ Snake, is a Grammy-nominated French DJ who knows how to produce banger after banger. The list of what he’s produced is endless and he skyrocketed to commercial success with the hit songs Bird Song and Turn Down For What which features Lil Jon. He also collaborated on the mega-successful 2015 song, Lean On with […]