(02) Live · Gold Coast and Brisbane02 / 05

Concert photography

Concerts, festivals and live shows, shot by a photographer with over fifteen years of event and venue work on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.

A band plays under a sculpted lighting rig, beams cutting through haze over the stage — FR 001

I spent ten years as a resident venue photographer on the Gold Coast and now cover recurring weekly events for venue clients, plus one-off shows and festivals. I know where the light sits and when the cues land.

(02) WorkLive shows · 31 framesFR 002

Work

An MC in a beanie raps into the mic against red stage light — FR 002

A singer in a red dress belts into the mic as guitarists play behind her — FR 003

A keyboard player bows his head under blue beams cutting through haze — FR 004

An MC points skyward on an amphitheatre stage as smoke rolls past the band — FR 005

A guitarist in a red face scarf plays under green and orange stage light — FR 006

A packed crowd raises phones and hands to a band in front of a giant orange screen — FR 007

A keyboard player in orange light looks down at his keys through the haze — FR 008

A guitarist raises a fist on a blue-lit stage — FR 009

A band plays under a glowing star-and-fist screen as the crowd fills the floor — FR 010

A bassist sits on the drum riser tuning up under blue beams — FR 011

A keyboard player in sunglasses works the keys in orange haze — FR 012

The full band and two singers perform under blue light and patterned screens — FR 013

The band faces a sea of phone lights from the back of the stage — FR 014

Three percussionists laugh mid-song with drum and tambourine in hand — FR 015

A singer wrapped in the Brazilian flag faces a crowd lit by phones — FR 016

A samba band plays under gold and green stage light, hands raised in the crowd — FR 017

A singer in a slogan T-shirt points into a cheering crowd — FR 018

Seen from the crowd, two singers raise their arms in front of a boombox screen — FR 019

Painted tambourines held high above the stage — FR 020

From the side of the stage, a singer reaches over a crowd holding up phone lights — FR 021

Confetti and smoke cannons fire over a festival main stage and a packed crowd — 1/400 s · f/1.8 · ISO 100FR 022

Flame jets rise in a row across a festival stage at night — 1/800 s · f/1.4 · ISO 320FR 023

A performer on a festival main stage in front of a huge screen and a packed crowd — 1/200 s · f/2.8 · ISO 250FR 024

A performer on an outdoor stage in daylight, haze and confetti over the crowd — 1/400 s · f/1.8 · ISO 160FR 025

A DJ in a bucket hat and headphones looks up into magenta light — 1/1000 s · f/2 · ISO 4000FR 026

Smoke rolls over a festival stage as the crowd raises their hands — 1/400 s · f/1.8 · ISO 1600FR 027

Fans dance and cheer at the front barrier in warm haze — 1/200 s · f/2 · ISO 6400FR 028

A DJ under a glowing sign and bright orange stage light — 1/400 s · f/2 · ISO 1600FR 029

Wide view of a warehouse show, stage lights blazing over a full room — 1/250 s · f/4 · ISO 4000FR 030

Fans dance with hands up under stage haze and blue light — 1/160 s · f/2.8 · ISO 4000FR 031

(03) How it worksFR 003

How it works

(01)Step
Date and coverage
Tell me the show, the venue, the date and how many hours of coverage you need, from one set to doors-to-close.
(02)Step
Quote
Quote within 24 hours. Approve and sign online.
(03)Step
Shoot
I arrive before doors, check the stage light and cover the hours we agreed.
(04)Step
Delivery
Your edited gallery arrives on the date we agree. Same-day delivery available.

(04) FAQFR 004

FAQ

How many hours of coverage do I need?

For one headline set, about two hours covers the crowd building and the set. For a full night or a festival day, tell me the run sheet and I will suggest the hours.

What time do shows need to finish?

Shows finishing by midnight. Later finishes on request.

Do you shoot festivals?

Yes. Tell me the line-up, the stages and the days you need covered.

Can you film the show too?

Yes. I shoot video as well as photos, and I can bring in the editors I work with to cut it.

(05) BookFR 005

Let's shoot

Gold Coast · Brisbane