Gosh, I've been busy. First, I went to four of Annandale Hotel's four You Am I shows, including a secret support slot by The Vines that played under the name 'The Crimes'. I also got to meet Craig and Hamish and 3/4 members of You Am I. A plus was meeting a well known photographer named Colin Lucas who said my photos were better than Nic Bezzina (someone I admire very much).
I got ten photos published on the official You Am I site.
I also had my first paid shoot in years - Enspier at Bridge Rd Hotel in Rozelle.
It's not been very easy for me, because I recently found out that my eyes cannot take strobe lights, but hopefully my tinted sunglasses can fix that. Yes, I will wear them inside at a concert if it helps me cope.
The latest good news is that my next international shoot will be AFI; those handsome boys pictured left. Ever since I saw Talitha Conway's photos of them (especially an air shot of Jade Puget) I've wanted to photograph them. A downside is it's the same night as one of my favourite bands Motion City Soundtrack, but I'll be seeing them at Soundwave next year. I'm not sure how much work/begging I'll have to do to get a photopass for the festival. Photographing their sideshows are much more relaxing. Although photos of Faith No More...no no, I made my decision.Next gig is going to be Tim Roger's doing a tribute to The Rolling Stones at Bridge Rd Hotel in Rozelle next week (I think). Would have loved to photograph JET this friday but I've run out of money. Damn my giving Christmas spirit.
Oh yes, I have been asked to take photos at The International Day For People With a Disability Dinner Dance. It's just local but I feel honored to do it. A few of my photographs will be printed for display on dec 13 to celebrate Disability Awareness Day.
Here are some photos from the latest gigs I've photographed:
