Anything to do with the wonderful city of Leeds
I had the pleasure recently of photographing this artist for her web site and Spotify account which showcases her debut work in particular the new single and upcoming EP from this Leeds based electronic solo artist. Inspired by the possibilities of what happens next in music, it is from here where JAAYNS starts … Alan …
Another shoot up and coming with this bunch of lads. Great guys! Outside Asylum is a 4 piece hard rock band from Leeds. Fuelled by life threatening doses of Captain Morgan and the soundtrack of Snakepit, Sixx AM and Buckcherry, the band and their inimitable brand of sleaze pop launched onto the scene in April …
Been a while since i used this blog, been real busy moving my work to self-hosted blogs and designing wordpress sites for others. But enough techy talk. Did a shoot for Simon Hirst (Hirsty) – great guy – he of Capital FM fame. Simon is the main breakfast DJ there so you will have most …
Dreamcatcher, originally uploaded by simonmurray66. Fusing the most powerful genre’s of extreme metal, DREAMCATCHER form an earth-shattering amalgamation of melodic, progressive and symphonic metal unlike anything ever heard before. Playing together since early 2008, this northern british metal band has kept and cultivated a dedicated and commited fan base, and this is reflected in …
If I’m honest I would have thought that a band like Goldfrapp would have done a similar thing to other bands of this size and genre and just skipped Leeds, instead visiting Bristol, Birmingham, Milton Keynes,Sheffield and Manchester, so good on them. Leeds awaits the much needed arena so that the more succesful bands have …
Got the pleasure of photographing Mark Pierce the other day, most of the time we seemed to be in a fit of giggles at the uncanny pieces of music blurting from my iPod playlist which seemed to either set the mood just right or highlight ironically some of the stuff we had been talking about …
Large room wanted for photoshoot in Leeds area. Old victorian edwardian or georgian room with huge windows and bare floorboards. At least 25 foot square, bigger the better. Can be adorned or preferably a bare deserted shell. Wanted on august 24th in the evening. It doesnt have to be pretty, would even be happy with …
Now heres a photographer we should be watching out for, Rosie Hardy art/self portrait/fashion photographer from Derbyshire. She spoke most eloquently last night at Exposure Leeds to over 50 photographers from the Yorkshire region and she is just 19 having been doing photography for little over 2 years. The amount of work she has already …
When I get asked to do gig photography, I think, great. No need to bring lights, I get to have fun and hopefully some animated photographs as well. I did have fun at this gig and met some great people. It was at Salvos restaurant, well the Salumeria to be exact. Great food is to …
