For the first time in my life, I photographed a live concert! Can y’all believe it? I’m finally branching out of sports and portraits to try something completely out of my comfort zone. This specific event was a special one because it was the EP release show for Swatkins and The Positive Agenda. Since moving to Portland, I’ve been attending a bunch of live music shows and meeting a ton of amazing musicians. One day last week, I figured I would reach out to Swatkins and ask if I could photograph his EP release show. He agreed to let me come by and take some photos of the concert and I tell you what, it was an amazing time for me, both as a photographer and a musician! Swatkins played nothing but funkalicious original hits and at one point in the concert, we were taken to church!
As someone who has never photographed a concert, I have to humbly pat myself on the back because I was very pleased with how they turned out. As always, I’m looking to learn more and perfect my craft as a photographer so if anybody knows of any bands who need a concert photographer, let me know! I need more practice so that I can start taking this more seriously and also use this to meet a bunch of other really cool people!
See the Youtube link below to hear one of Swakins and The Positive Agenda’s songs. He is crazy good on that talk box and it is really hard for me to not go and buy one when I know I don’t need it!
In the meantime, give Swatkins (@swattykins) a follow on Instagram and as always, be sure to follow me (@londensbridge) to see the latest and greatest things that I’m doing and posting! I really appreciate everyone for the continued love and support since moving up to Portland! Y’all can expect a blog post about my move to come soon. I just have a few things to get squared away and that will finally be ready to post! Peace, love and funk to y’all!
Click here to listen to Swatkins & The Positive Agenda’s latest EP!