Deaf Havana
Sometimes outtakes can end up being better than photos in the final set. I know it sounds silly but choosing a final edit is all about making the photos flow and providing an overall bigger picture using the ten-or-so shots you choose. My aim is usually to provide a sneak-peek into the daily touring life of a band, so you’ll see guitar cases instead of pretty portraits and this is why the below photos are here, instead of in the final set, even though I love them.
It’s tough but I can always squeeze them in a wider edit later on…
Slam Dunk North 2010
On Sunday I photographed Slam Dunk North for Rock Sound, which mainly involved lots of running up and down stairs, lots of lens changing and lots of boys in bands.
I did a few behind the scenes photos with Young Guns, a couple of quick portraits with Set Your Goals and live photos of both, along with Rolo Tomassi, Against Me! and Futures.
To finish up the day I watched The Rocket Summer from the side of the stage, which was just amazing. I can’t think of another band like them on the bill and Bryce Avery gave us a such an intimate performance to the point where he played one song right in the middle of the audience.
And then somehow, crowdsurfing happened in the VIP bar at the end of the aftershow. Must have been those £1 drinks…