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THE AP WORLD TOUR | HOUSTON, TX | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
A few weeks ago I got to go on a long anticipated trip to Houston with my boyfriend to see/photograph The AP World Tour at Scout Bar!
MUTEMATH | NOTHING BUT THIEVES | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
I mentioned in a previous blog post about how I sometimes benefit from the use of a 70-200mm lens at concerts when there isn't a barricaded "photo-pit" for photographers to shoot from. This MUTEMATH concert is a perfect exmaple of one of these times. I knew the show was sold out and I knew the venue (The Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge) didn't have a photo pit. So I made sure that I got there PLENTY early to get up to the front of the stage and hold out a spot.
AARON CARTER | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
I've been excited to post these for a while! I had the opportunity to photograph Aaron Carter.. yes you heard me right.. in January at the Roux House, which is right next door to where I work in downtown Baton Rouge.
CITY AND COLOUR | GREYHOUNDS | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph City and Colour at the House of Blues in New Orleans for Stitched Sound magazine. Greyhounds opened the show, and the entire night was magical.
LIL WAYNE | RAE SREMMURD | THE DEDICATION TOUR | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
When I heard that Lil Wayne and Rae Sremmurd were coming to the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana a mere hour from me, I was like I HAVE TO COVER THIS SHOW. I didn't think it was going to end up happening, but long story short I was approved for a press pass about 3 hours before the concert and hightailed it out of work and to Laffy, blasting Weezy the entire way there. And made time to stop at Taco Bell for dinner, obviously.
PHOTO COLLAB WITH ERIC GARCIA
My good friend and photographer Eric Garcia is about to launch a new website, so we thought it would be a perfect time for us to do another fun collab shoot! As photographers, it's hard to get good shots of ourselves so it's kind of nice to be able to get good shots of each other (that aren't selfies!)
AUGUST BURNS RED | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
On December 12th, 2015 hardcore bands Wage War, Polyphia, Stick to Your Guns, Every Time I Die and August Burns Red stopped by the House of Blues in New Orleans, LA on their tour.
STEP INTO MY OFFICE | NEW CAMERA APPRECIATION POST
SO during all the black friday madness, I pulled the trigger and purchased a new camera that I had been saving up for for a while now (SHOUT OUT to Cameta Camera for having a killer deal on a kit!) It was supposed to be sent to my house today between 1-5, so I took off a half day of work so I could be at my house when it got delivered. Well... it ended up getting delivered a day early, and I had already taken off so I was like why not play with it this afternoon!
ERIC | PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
ERIC FREAKING GARCIA. I love every photo of Eric because I love Eric. He is so photogenic and one of the most genuine people I've ever met, which makes photographing him super easy. He's also a talented photographer, and we had a great time collaborating and taking photos of each other in downtown Baton Rouge a few weeks ago.
RESTORATIONS, PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH, MEWITHOUTYOU, THE MENZINGERS | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
On November 1st, Restorations, Pianos Become the Teeth, mewithoutYou and The Menzingers rolled into Baton Rouge on their tour to play at the historic venue Spanish Moon. Spanish Moon is a super intimate and unique venue, dating back to the 1800's as an old Firehouse and standing as one of the most legendary places for bands to stop on their tours of the southern USA. With a small area for crowds and a second floor balcony overlooking the space, the venue proves to be a snug, mellow atmosphere even with the most popular of bands on its tiny stage. It is observed that the largest crowd of the night gathered for mewithoutYou, but the other bands on the ticket captivated the audiences as well!
FUTURE | FREEBANDZ FEST | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
On Friday September 25th, the Freebandz Fest came to Baton Rouge’s River Center in full force. Headlined by rapper Future and other hip-hop artists August Alsina, Rocko, and iHeart Memphis, the event was a sure success.
THE MAVERICKS | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
Eclectic Country/Latin/Rockabilly band, The Mavericks, performed at The Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts last month, opening the season with a bang. It was a sold out show complete with a pre-show reception and a sponsorship by Regions bank. I conveniently am the full-time graphic designer at Manship Theatre, so I was able to snag a few photos!
DEFEATER, VARIANTS, FORGED BY HATE | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
On Thursday September 24th, Defeaterplayed an intimate show with local bands at the Russel Jones Mixed Martial Arts studio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On tour promoting their latest album, “Abandoned”, Defeater completely dominated the crowd. This venue was unlike others due to its small size, no stage, and boxing equipment everywhere, but that made it all the more authentic to witness. Bands Variants and Forged By Hate came from New Orleans to open for Defeater, and they had quite a turnout.
BOWLING FOR SOUP | LAVAPALOOZA | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
It’s rare that a band as big as Bowling For Soup comes to the Baton Rouge area, much less plays at a local Mexican restaurant in a popular shopping center. Months ago when I heard they were coming to headline the first “Lavapalooza” at Lava Cantina restaurant, I knew I just HAD to check it out and get some shots!
CHRISTIAN | SKATEBOARDING
It was super fun for me to be with my best friend hanging outside while also photographing something just for the heck of it, which I don't do a lot of these days. Also, I realized that skateboard photography is not as easy as it looks.. so this was also a healthy Saturday afternoon challenge.
HONEYVIBE | HOUSE OF BLUES NEW ORLEANS | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
HONEYVIBE IS AT IT AGAIN. I thoroughly enjoyed photographing them at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival a few months ago. This time, they helped me with my dream of photographing at the House of Blues in New Orleans, one of the most historic music venues and a place that I've seen some great bands at myself. Being on stage with such talented people performing and capturing their love for music is exhilarating. I can't wait to see what the future holds for this awesome group of guys!
PAIGE | PAINTER, LSU SENIOR | PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
I love the opportunity to photograph other artists. Especially when this specific artist happens to be my roommate, Zeta Tau Alpha sister, and one of my closest friends. Paige Montana Gresell is an unbelievably talented painter! She's also super cool. I was so excited to have a change of pace with her Senior Portraits by shooting them in her painting studio on LSU's campus.
GROOVIN 2K15 | YOUNG THE GIANT, PARACHUTE, COIN | MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
Every year, LSU Students On Target puts on a free concert in Baton Rouge for students and locals. With big names in the past like Akon, One Republic, Ludacris, and Weezer, it's an event that pretty much everyone puts in their calendar each year. This year, bands Dulac Smack, Coin, and Parachute opened up for headlining act Young the Giant. I had the amazing opportunity to shoot the meet & greets with the bands, and even get a pass to shoot the performances from the pit! It was an AMAZING show, I still can't believe that LSU Students on Target pull this off for us to go FREE. I'm obsessed with some of the shots I got, so check them out below and let me know what you think!
KENDRA SCOTT | VIA MAYA LAUNCH PARTY | FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
When I opened my email and saw that the Kendra Scott location at Perkins Rowe here in Baton Rouge liked my photography and requested my services at their Via Maya Summer 2015 Collection Launch Party, I was ecstatic. I was also ALL ABOUT the getting paid in jewelry part, DUH. I had the most amazing experience working with the company.
ANTHROPOLOGIE SPRING FASHION SHOW | FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Once upon a rainy April evening, I got to photograph the Spring Fashion Show at Anthropologie Perkins Rowe! I had a great time working with Anthropologie when I photographed their Holiday Fashion Show last fall, and was so excited that they asked me back. Anthro has the cutest clothes, the nicest employees, and the quirkiest store design which obviously makes it a pleasure to photograph.