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
@sherylcrow at @blackdeerfest
#musicphotography #concertphotography #festivalphotography #musicphotographer #sherylcrow #blackdeerfest #luvemusic
@babysberserk at @thehopeandruin
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #musicphotographer #hopeandruin
@confidenceman_ last night @chalk_venue - always such a great show
#confidenceman #chalkvenue #livemusic #musicphotography #concertphotography -#gigphotography #musicphotographer #nikonuk #brightonmusicscene
Legendary guitar genius @joebonamassa delivers his usual stunning performance for the @blackdeerfest crowd this weekend
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusic #musicphotographer #joebonamassa #blackdeerfest #nikonuk #festivalphotography #bluesrock #hardrock
@messagefromtheravens Together they are perfect, individually everyone’s better than everyone else. @blackdeerfest
#musicphotography #livemusic #concertphotography #festivalphotography #nikonuk #messagefromtheravens #musicphotographer
@theshiresuk at @blackdeerfest this weekend
#livemusic #musicphotography #festivalphotography #concertphotography #theshires #blackdeerfest #nikonuk #musicphotographer #americano
@courtneymelba at @blackdeerfest
#musicphotography #festivalphotography #concertphotography #livemusic #musicphotographer #nikonuk #courtneybarnett #blackdeetfestival #americano
@bccamplight at @blackdeerfest
#musicphotography #concertphotography #festivalphotography #musicphotographer #livemusic #bccamplight #blackdeerfest #nikonuk
It’s impossible to avoid including the two words ‘dreamy shoegaze’ when describing @cruushband …but that’s not a bad thing. Definitely one for fans of Cocteau Twins.
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #livemusic #musicphotographer #cruush #greendoorstore #nikonphotography #shoegaze
@richardhawley at @brighton_dome
#richardhawley #brightondome #musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #livemusic #musicphotographer #nikonphotography
You always know you’re in for a good night when it’s @congratulationstheband. Last night was no exception @thepipercalls
#musicphotography #gigphotography #concertphotography #nikonphotography #congratulationstheband #livemusic #musicphotographer
The fabulous @cordeliagartside at @thepipercalls
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #livemusic #cordeliagartside #musicphotographer #nikonphotography
Well this was good! @aerial_salad at @greendoorstore
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #musicphotographer #livemusic #nikonphotography #aerialsalad #greendoorstore #brightonmusic
@therapyofficial raising the roof at @beardedtheoryfestival
#musicphotography #concertphotography #festivalphotography #musicphotographer #beardedtheory #livemusic #musicphotographer
@dexysofficial at @beardedtheoryfestival
#musicphotography #concertphotography #festivalphotography #livemusic #musicphotographer #nikon #beardedtheory #dexysmidnightrunners
Packed full of quirky observational humour, @thelovelyeggs continue to delight audiences with their unique brand of musical mischief. @chalk_venue
#musicphotography #gigphotography #livemusic #concertphotography #livemusicphotography #musicphotographer #nikon #thelovelyeggs
@violetmalice supporting @thelovelyeggs at @chalk_venue
#gigphotography #concertphotography #comedy #poetry #musicphotography #nikoneurope
@loosearticles supporting @thelovelyeggs at @chalk_venue.
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #loosearticles #chalkvenue #nikonphotography #livemusicphotography #livemusic #musicphotographer
@bobbyvylan killing it at @beardedtheoryfestival
#musicphotography #concertphotography #livemusic #bobvylan #beardedtheory #nikoneurope #festivalphotography #livemusicphotographer #musicphotographer
Blistering set from @bodegabk at @concorde2 this week.
#musicphotography #concertphotography #gigphotography #bodega #concorde2 #nikoneurope #gigphotography #livemusicphotography #musicphotographer
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
Get in touch! It will only take a minute…
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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I’d love to hear from you…