Hey guys!
I guess the most expected way to start this post would be "2015 is almost over! Wow!".
And that would also be a very appropriate way to start this post.
But it wouldn't be me.
The way I want to start this post is:
The year is almost over. What what what. What what what.
Okay, no, actually it's not that much of a surprise as I'm very aware of what date we have.
To walk away from this awkward intro with grace, let me tell you what today's post is about.
I love photography, I always have.
I ran around with cameras and took pictures of flowers before I even understood the power of photography.
I took my first decent gig photograph at a Rooney show in 2010 and actively started photographing gigs in 2012.
Of course house in the sand is the nicest reason to keep on shooting gigs and it's beautiful to have acts ask me to photograph their shows.
2015 offered photographing new acts, learning more about my own style, testing new techniques at shows and becoming more confident.
Photography became a comfort, a friend and I think I started understanding the power of it.
Below are some of my favourite music photographs I took this year.
Since I'm a little writer, you'll find a few stories between the shots as well.
I hope you enjoy!
I've photographed this band plenty of times before, yet I've never managed to capture their dynamic as a band in one photo. Until that day. Very pleased.
In March I went on tour with The Arkanes, of course that gave me endless options to photograph and document music.
I was able to "access all areas" and had a lot of time to experiement with angles, lights and arrangements.
I discovered a lot of new techniques and even new dynamics.
But in this case the band and I went through the pictures and whilst I was ready to press delete, they all liked it. They explained that they think it captures their stage performance and attitude and it made sense to me. Now, looking back on the year, it's actually one of my favourite shots.
The Arkanes // 27 March 2015 // Riffelhof, Burgrieden
I want to capture emotions, tell stories and create memories.
The Arkanes // 28th March 2015 // Coq d'Or, Olten
Photographing Ben was a lot of fun. It was the first time I got to see him perform, so studying his style and quickly adapting to it, made me enjoy this evening so much.
Martin and James // 8th August 2015 // Weingut Künstler, HochheimMartin and James were the first band to get my a photo pass in 2012. Three years later, they still support my work and continue to be some of the most wonderful guys to work with.
They are so much fun to photograph!
A lot of them do not understand that you're doing your job, so they can be very rude. Had to deal with a few rather unfriendly characters, yet I got some decent shots.
Take that, you unfriendly humans!
I really like the photo above!
I got to shoot from the pit and it was slightly overwhelming but a lot of fun to photograph them.
Justin (The Vaccines) // 13th October 2015 // Luxor, Cologne
The Vaccines // 13th October 2015 // Luxor, Cologne
Chris Pate, former front man of The Arkanes, did his first Germany solo gig after the band split up.
I would like to think that I managed to point out the new found speed, the personality and the intensity with this image.
Perhaps the most heart-warming image of the year.
After we filmed a few videos, the Hudson Taylor lads went to do some busking. This little lady was so fascinated and it was so adorable. Photographing musicians busking is different compared to photographing a show but it was marvelous.
Hudson Taylor // 6th November 2015 // Club 1210, Stuttgart
Hudson Taylor // 6th November 2015 // Club 1210, Stuttgart
Alfie (Hudson Taylor) // 6th November 2015 // Club 1210, Stuttgart
Ryan O'Reilly and his band played one of those absolutely mindblowing shows. Their harmonies are on point, each musician is so good at their craft and it was just completely fascinating to watch them.
It was a bit painful to photograph them because I wanted to focus on listening to the amazing music, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. They lighting was tricky but I think some of shots turned out alright.
It was a bit painful to photograph them because I wanted to focus on listening to the amazing music, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. They lighting was tricky but I think some of shots turned out alright.
Hung out with Ciaran Lavery and his support act Tommy Reilly before their show in Stuttgart. We wandered through the streets which turned out to be a nice opportunity to take some snaps.
The legendary Ben Barritt brought his band to Karlsruhe and they delivered a spot on performance.
It was such a relaxed gig and so taking pictures didn't feel like working at all.
When the last gig of the year is one of your friends playing his first support tour, it's quite a lovely atmosphere to start out with.
Adding nice light and lots of space to move, you get the loveliest combination to do some work.
Adding nice light and lots of space to move, you get the loveliest combination to do some work.
And that's it!
What a year!
I really hope you enjoyed this little best of.
I'd love to know which one of the images is your personal favourite. :)
Thank you for reading!
Credits // Text & Photography: Vanessa Jertschewske
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