Concert photographs: Senses Fail

Senses Fail at Hawthorne Theater.
Saturday; 11.12.11
Portland, Oregon

First 3 images: Kodak Tri-X 400 pushed 4 stops.
Last image: Kodak T-Max 3200 pushed 1 stop.

Concert photographs: Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra performing at Wonder Ballroom.
Saturday; 10.29.11
Portland, Oregon

Kodak T-Max 3200

Concert photographs: Shad Robinson

Shad Robinson performing to a sold out crowd at The Music Box.
Friday, 08.19.11
Hollywood, California

Kodak T-Max 3200

Concert photographs: Echo Echo

Echo Echo live at the House of Blues
Friday, 07.29.11
Anaheim, California

Kodak Tri-X 400 pushed 1 stop.

Work in progress: “Home.”

“Home.” is the working title of my collection of instant photographs and words on what constitutes something as a home. Below is an image of the building I grew up in. Simply put, it’s a photograph of my home.

I’m not sure when the series will be complete, but I’m aiming to have enough words and photographs to show folks before I return to Portland next month. Along with the photographs and written work, there will be a playlist of songs the viewer can listen to.

Here’s an excerpt:

“As much as you don’t want to admit how important someone was to the development of your character, there’s no denying that without their contribution, you wouldn’t be sitting here having yourself an epiphany.” (Monday, July 25, 2011)

Video: interview with The Story So Far

5509 met up with Walnut Creek, Calif. band The Story So Far at the beginning of the month to talk about their influences and upcoming tour in Japan.

Concert photographs: The Story So Far

The Story So Far live at Cobalt Cafe
Saturday, 07.09.11

Canoga Park, California 

Tear Sheet: Two Hearts Concerts

I’ve known John McCrary since I was a 14-year-old who did everything in her power to support his band, Ten Seconds To Go. I went to only a couple of shows, but managed to stay in touch with him. 7 years later, I’m a photographer for the shows he puts on.

While browsing his website, I noticed the header was of The Wonder Years. I wasn’t sure if it was my photograph, so I looked through my archive and as it turns out, it was.

I’m thankful there’s a place in the San Fernando Valley that folks can go to for amazing shows. Let’s be honest, no one really enjoys driving to Pomona, Anaheim or Hollywood. Of course you’ll do it if the tour doesn’t pass through your backyard (I mean, I definitely do it), but if the same tour is coming through Cobalt Cafe in Canoga Park, why waste gas? Use that extra money to buy merch. While you’re at it, tell John you appreciate everything he’s doing.

Support your local music scene.

35mm film: Brianna Taylor

I’ve recently lost the battery charger for my digital camera, so I’ll be using film for the time being.

Thursday; 07.14.11
Canyon Country, California

35mm film