. :: How did you start out as a photographer? ::
I started shooting for a South West promoter in Autumn '05. It was never actually my intention to become a photographer at the time...merely to be able to see bands I liked. Thanks to various people (who know who they are), some great opportunites, lots of people liking my pics and a lot of hard work I'm now doing something I absolutely love.
:: Will you endorse my band? ::
I'm currently not looking to endorse any other bands, but maybe just maybe I might at some point. Get in touch!
:: I'm doing a media/photography course and would like to use you as a study piece/use some of your work. Is that ok? ::
Yes, that is cool. Just get in contact if you need any info and I'll try my best to get back to you as soon as I can. All I ask is that you do not edit my work or take my name from my images please.
::I run a band fansite/myspace page and would like to use some of your work. ::
Please ask my permission before putting any of my images on your website/forum/myspace page. I like to know where my pics are being used. I may well say yes, but there is also a chance I may say no.
:: Is music photography an easy career to get into, and what qualifications do I need? ::
Music journalism is a popular and highly competitive area of the music industry. If you are seriously considering a career in music journalism I would recommend taking a media/photography course of some kind. However, it's not a necessity, and many successful photographers/writers have no formal qualifications.
:: Any tips you can give me? ::
Well unfortunately there are just no guaranteed set ways of getting into music photography. My best advice would be to be creative, develop your own style, network and keep at it. I believe you can achieve anything if you work hard and want it enough.
:: Can I do my work experience with you please? ::
Unfortunately I'm unable to take on full time work experience students but drop me a line and I'll add you to my mailing list and keep you updated on opportunites to attend one of my shoots in 2009..
:: What equipment do you use? ::
I use a Canon 40D and 30D with EFS lenses. Check out the banner at the bottom of this website for the UK's best photographic equipment deals from Warehouse Express.
:: Is your work available as prints? ::
Unfortunately not, but when I decide to sell any I will let you know.
