Live music
For over 20 years I’ve been shooting main stages at major festivals and sweaty little punk gigs – plus everything in between.
Portraits and locations
Alongside the spontaneity of live work I also love taking the time to capture people in studio or outdoor settings.
Instagram @saralouisebowrey
Recent posts from Instagram
We’ve been following @bigspecial_ playing on big stages at festivals around the country for the last two years, so it’s great to see them perform in such an intimate venue as @greendoorstore
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #greendoorstore #nikoneurope -#bigspecial #gigphotography #musicphotographer #brightonmusicscene
Putting the ‘grrr’ into GRL Power, @grandmashouseband generate punk harmonics that fuse three raucous voices into one sweet cacophony of noisy no-holds-barred abandon… @greendoorstore
#greendoorstore #grandmashouse #musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #gigphotography #nikoneurope #brightonmusicscene
The legendary @horaceandyofficial live and direct at @thepipercalls … #massiveattack #reggae
A night at the opera: Bizet: Carmen featuring @kyiv_opera_theatre at @delawarr 3/4/24.
#delawarrpavilion #opera #kyiv #musicphotography #concertphotography #nikonphotography #carmenopera
Huge immersive audio visual experience from @sunnofficial transmutes @delawarr into an other- wordly realm.
#musicphotography #concertphotography #dronemetal #delawarrpavilion #nikonphotography
Captivating performance from @sweethereaftermusic supporting @sunnofficial at @delawarr 30/3/24
#delawarrpavilion #musicphotography #concertphotography #nikonphotography #bexhillonsea
Set 2 from punk powerhouse @electriccowboyclub @greendoorstore
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #brightonmusic #nikonphotography #electriccowboyclub #gigphotography #punk
Dark theatrical punk from @electriccowboyclub at @greendoorstore . 1st of 2 sets of photos from a tremendous night of live music showcasing a band who always deliver the goods.
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #punk #livemusicphotography #brightonmusic #nikonphotography #greendoorstore #electriccowboyclub
Enthralling post goth set from @__bruxism supporting @electriccowboyclub at @greendoorstore 29/3/24
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #greensoorstore #brightonmusic #neogoth #goth #nikonphotography
Fun filled last night of the UK leg of @omdhq ‘Bauhaus Staircase’ tour. @eastbourne_theatres Winter Garden. 27/3/24
#omd #musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #nikonphotography
@waltdisco supporting @omdhq at @eastbourne_theatres Winter Garden. 27/3/24
#waltdisco #eastbournewintergarden #nikonphotography #musicphotography #concertohotography #livemusicphotography #livemusic
Second White Rock @kidkapichi set… simply because you can’t have enough of Kid Kapichi… next stop… the world… @white_rock_theatre 22/3/24
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #kidkapichi #hastings #nikonphotography
Well there goes the neighbourhood - @kidkapichi have just proved once and for all that @white_rock_theatre is a perfect haven for rock n roll reprobates…
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #nikonphotography #kidkapichi #hastings
Chelmsford’s festival-favourites, @bilkbandpage are a three-piece indie-guitar ball of fire who lit up the @white_rock_theatre stage to warm up the crowd for Kid Kapichi…
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #hastings #nikonphotography
We caught @chimer_chimer_chimer at their first ever gig at Fat Tuesday last year and thought ‘that’s interesting… it could scale up…’ … we were right… these three guys simply own the stage… @white_rock_theatre 22/3/24
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #hastings #indiemusic #nikonphotography
Perfect start to the evening. @hastingspunkchoir taking over the foyer @white_rock_theatre. 22/3/24
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #hastings #hastingspunkchoir #nikonphotography #punk
@real_jah_wobble in conversation with @dorothymax at @residentbrighton 23/3/24
#jahwobble #dorothymaxprior #residentbrighton #nikonphotography #musicphotography #brightonmusicscene
@profbriancox On his ‘Horizons’ tour at @delawarr 21/3/24
#professorbriancox #delawarrpavilion #physics #astronomy #astronomyphotography #nikonphotography #eventphotography
First couple of shots from @kidkapichi hometown release show for ‘There Goes The Neigbourhood’ at @white_rock_theatre…more to come.
#musicphotography #concertphotography #kidkapichi #whiterocktheatre #livemusicphotography #nikonphotography
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Stock photos
If you are looking for festival, band, or landscape stock photos I may have what you want
I’ve started to upload my back catalogue of shots onto this site so you can buy and download them direct to illustrate your news article, blog, or social media post.
A few reasons to get me to take photos for you…
The most important thing to remember is I’m passionate about what I do. This isn’t just a job – it’s a vocation.
If you’re not happy then neither am I.
AN EYE FOR AN IMAGE
I know what works and what doesn’t – so when I am shooting live events I make sure I get the shots that count and will help you sell future shows as well as giving you great memories.
PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT
I work with top-end Nikon and Sony DSLRs with a range of long, wide, and super-wide lenses plus creative lighting systems that can add extra impact.
FAST AND RELIABLE
You will get your images back as quickly as you need them – either straight off the camera for news purposes or with creative post-production editing.
FRIENDLY AND EASY TO WORK WITH
If you aren’t comfortable and relaxed I’m not doing my job properly – and I’m a musician myself, so if you need me to work with the talent at your event I’ll put them at their ease.
Live events
There when it matters
There’s a moment that defines every gig – and knowing when to be in the right place with the right camera and settings to capture it is something I’ve learnt the hard way.
CAMERAS
Nikon D5, D850 – Sony A9, A7s IV
Editing
Lightroom, Portrait Pro.
Lighting
GODOX wireless battery heads with effects.
Commitment to quality
100%
Portraits
The Secret of Success…
Relaxed subjects are critical to a great studio or location set. It’s amazing how performers can suddenly become very awkward when they aren’t in front of an audience. I do my best to ensure you are comfortable and happy to let the camera see you in the way you want to be seen.
STEP ONE
Let’s chat a bit about what you want these pictures for and what you want them to say about you.
STEP TWO
It’s ‘soundcheck time’ – spending a few minutes shooting ‘throwaway pictures’ to ensure we are both seeing what you want to see pays dividends.
STEP THREE
If it’s not right – fix it. If it doesn’t ned fixing, leave it alone…. if something isn’t working let’s talk about it and change things around. If we get close to the shot you want in the first five minutes let’s work with that and get it as near to perfect as we can.
STEP FOUR
Let’s do it again – I measure my success by the number of times I get asked back.
Testimonials
Don’t take my word for it – here’s what others say:
“You’ve set the bar ridiculaously high…”
Simon Partington
Photographer
SpartStudio Photography
“One of our favourite pictures from this year’s Latitude Festival…”
6Music
BBC
“Simply stunning photos of so many festivals over two decades…”,
Editor
FestivalFlyer.com
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Some of my favourite bands
My passion for photography is driven by my love of music – so for the record here are just a few of the bands and artists I love to have in front of my camera…
Idles
Totally authentic…
REM
So hoping they reform…
The Cure
All-time favourites…
Amy Winehouse
Missing her every day…
Cheryl Crowe
Powerful in front of any crowd…
Foo Fighters
They just know how to rock…
Skunk Anansie
A force of nature…
Levellers
Masters of the live circuit…
Just some photos…
A few highlights from varios gigs and shoots…
Pizzatramp
With support from Haest, Mentrual Cramps and Butane Regulators in the basement at Whistle Trago
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