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Architects “Holy Hell” (Epitaph Records 2018)

Architects “Holy Hell” (Epitaph Records 2018)

On The Record: Architects "Holy Hell"

April 08, 2020 in On The Record

Can’t go to shows to take photos, so I’m taking some photos of and talking about my records. Here’s one about Architects latest record “Holy Hell”.

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Tags: Vinyl, Architects, blog, photography
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No Barriers = the best shows feat. Stray From the Path at G2, Glasgow

December 08, 2019 in Blog

No barrier shows, and band’s who put on shows with no barriers (see what I did there?) are the best. Here’s some photos of Stray From The Path being the best at that.

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Tags: stray from the path, glasgow, G2, The Garage, punk, hardcore, live music
Kiiswitch Engage | Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow | 17.10.19

Kiiswitch Engage | Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow | 17.10.19

What I've Learned: Photographing Killswitch Engage 5 Years Apart

October 24, 2019 in Blog

A short blog where I look at photographing Killswitch Engage two times, 5 years apart, and try and figure out what I learned about photography since.

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Tags: Killswitch Engage, Glasgow, music photography, live music
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AAA with Crashes @ O2 Academy, Glasgow

September 27, 2019 in Blog

A few of my favourite photos from when I got to photograph my friends in Crashes opening the main stage of the 02 Academy, Glasgow.

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Tags: music photography, live music, 02 academy, Glasgow, Crashes
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The Wedding of Mr & Mrs Thompson

August 17, 2019 in Blog

Some of my favourite images from a beautiful Glasgow city centre wedding at 29

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Tags: wedding photography, Wedding, Club 29, Glasgow, City wedding, photography
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AAA with Fatherson at 02 Academy, Glasgow 18.5.19

May 24, 2019 in Blog, photo stories

I recently worked with Fatherson on their biggest headline show to date at Glasgow’s O2 Academy. Here’s some of my favourite live and candid shots from the show.

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Tags: Fatherson, photography, portrait photography
Enter Shikari @ Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow / Canon EOS R, 35mm f2.8, 1/400, 2000 ISO

Enter Shikari @ Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow / Canon EOS R, 35mm f2.8, 1/400, 2000 ISO

5 Months with the EOS R : thoughts on Canon's new mirrorless option

February 13, 2019 in Blog

I recently made the jump into the mirrorless world with the Canon EOS R. Here’s some thoughts on the camera after shooting with it for 5 months.

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The Wedding of Mr & Mrs Stevenson

January 18, 2019 in Blog

Some short thoughts and visual highlights from the beautiful wedding of Mr & Mrs Stevenson.

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Tags: wedding photography, Wedding, photography, scotland

Top 10 Albums of the Year 2018

December 18, 2018
Top 10 Albums of the Year 2018

My favourite albums of 2018. In list form. Neat huh?

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Half Formed Things pre-show portrait at La Belle Angelle, Edinburgh | 10.1.18

Half Formed Things pre-show portrait at La Belle Angelle, Edinburgh | 10.1.18

Half Formed Things @ La Belle Angelle, Edinburgh

November 26, 2018

A little blog about working with a little Edinburgh band called Half Formed Things.

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Luthia @ The University of Glasgow Cloisters // photograph by Calum McMillan

Luthia @ University of Glasgow

September 19, 2018 in Blog

I recently photographed Luthia in the spectacular cloisters at Glasgow University. Here’s some images and words.

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Tags: Luthia, art rock, jazz, experimental, photography, gig photography, music photography, glasgow university, black and white photography

Commuter Reviews: Thrice "Palms"

September 18, 2018 in Blog
Commuter Reviews: Thrice "Palms"

Short form reviews written from a train seat. Here’s some thoughts on Thrice’s latest record: “Palms”.

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Tags: reviews, thrice, commuting, record collecting

Re:edit - Thrice @ O2 Kentish Town Forum, London

July 18, 2018 in Re: edits
Re:edit - Thrice @ O2 Kentish Town Forum, London

I take a look back at some photographs of Thrice in London from a couple of years ago, re-edit them and compare and contrast the results. Because why not eh?

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Tags: music photography, live music, thrice
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Notes on my first music video

May 12, 2018 in Blog

As a creative it’s as important to look back on your old work as it is to work on your skills for the future. So I took a look back the first music video I made and thought about what could be better. SPOILER: a lot of it could be better.

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Tags: transcension, music video
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On The Record: Arcane Roots "Melancholia Hymns"

March 01, 2018 in On The Record

The latest in my infrequent blog series covers the latest release from the now analog synth obsessed UK cinematic post-hardcore artists Arcane Roots: "Melancholia Hymns".

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Tags: arcane roots, music, photography, record collecting

The Anatomy of a Band Shoot : working on my own weaknesses

February 11, 2018 in Blog

In an effort to challenge myself in 2018 I'm trying out more editorial style photography, easily one of my weakest areas. So here's a break down of my process behind my first shoot of the year with Glasgow rock band Banshee. 

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Tags: portrait photography, photography, music photography, glasgow, botanic gardens, editorial, Banshee

Why Go Black & White? feat. Marmozets @ Saint Lukes, Glasgow

January 22, 2018 in Blog
Why Go Black & White? feat. Marmozets @ Saint Lukes, Glasgow

Why chose to go black and white your gig photos instead of colour? Here's some compare and contrast featuring photographs of Marmozets at their last Glasgow headline show. 

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My Favourite Photos of 2017

December 21, 2017 in Blog
My Favourite Photos of 2017

An end of year blog sharing some of my favourite photographs I've taken in 2017. 

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Tags: portrait photography, photography, canon, gig photography, music photography, live music, wedding photography, Wedding

Getting Better with Age featuring Devil Sold His Soul @ G2, Glasgow

December 07, 2017 in Blog

A photo blog documenting the latest Glasgow show by UK post-hardcore Stalwarts Devil Sold His Soul. 

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Tags: gig photography, phot, glasgow, The Garage, Devil Sold His Soul, post-hardcore, metal

Falling Out of Love with your Favourite Band featuring Sikth @ G2, Glasgow

December 05, 2017 in Blog

A blog discussing my changing relationship as a listener with Sikth prompted by and illustrated with photography of their latest Glasgow show. 

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Tags: music photography, live music, gig photography, photography, Sikth, Glasgow, The Garage
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