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I’ve been working hard to get some more gigs and it’s all worked out. This could be the weekend that makes me and hopefully take me to the big time! It’s all been worth it, not at any stage did I think this weekend was going to be bad but I just got news it’s going to be THE WEEKEND for Gig Photography!!

So, Reading Festival and Summer Sound Clash, you missed out!!

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What you can see above is an actual photograph from the Slashed Seat Affair video shoot; I really want to show you them but alas this is the best I can do…for now.

I am really putting my photo application Lightroom through it’s paces!! There are so many fantastic photos of the Slashed Seat Affair photoshoot that I don’t know how to stop! I have to cut them down and choose the best 30; it would be eaiser to cut my arm off!

Shot after shot gives me tingles, I just cannot believe how well the images came out. The band just look smoking hot and I am so glad I said to all of them they really gave so much of themselves. When photographing Slashed Seat Affair it’s too easy!

If you’re a Slashed Seat Affair fan, then subscribe to my blog (simply enter your email in at the top right of this blog page) or my RSS feed so you won’t miss it! Because when they’re released they’ll blow you away!

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I cannot post the photos on this blog yet but I can talk about the bands masterful performances and professionalism.

Delivering the Thunder – Rob, drummer

Even though Rob sits at the back he is by no means taking a back seat. Drumming is something I am passionate about so any opportunity to talk to a drummer is time well spent. By the time I caught up with him SSA had already done 3 takes of the video so I asked him about his energy levels, “Great! I’m pacing myself” he said. I saw the last 2 takes and if that is “pacing” himself he would be a blur at full speed! I would need a faster camera for that

Rob, through the camera

Photographing Rob was tricky because of the layout of the video shoot, but “tricky” isn’t necessarily a problem as Kelly and I fought hard to get the perfect shot. I truely believe we got some outstanding shots and I cannot wait for you to see them!!!

A real Guitar Hero – Noel, lead guitar

My advice to young bands starting up is to GO and watch Slashed Seat Affair to see this man’s performance. Noel gave it everything, at every moment of every take. Under the hot studio lights he blasted his guitar like a demon possessed. I needed to switch my camera to a higher shutter speed just to capture his performance. His charged exuberance was mezmorising to watch; myself and Kelly just couldn’t put the camera down whenever we pointed it at him.

Noel, through the camera

And this is another thing I noticed; he was wearing a heavy leather jacket under hot studio lights giving 100% but he never complained, he completely trusted the crew around him and really enjoyed the sessions take after take. It was impossible…yes IMPOSSIBLE to put the camera down when he is switched on like that, trouble is I had to dump the footage off my camera twice because of Noel’s and the rest off Slashed Seat Affair’s outstanding performance.

Groove shredder – Darren, bass

Matching Noel’s performance in a different way was Darren. Just as energetic and vivacious he gave it everything with every take. The director gave him and Noel free reign to express themselves; I think Darren took it to heart and played as if he was performing  in front of a crowd of thousands.

Darren, through the camera

Shooting Darren was a genuine joy; he had that classic rock guitar stance that all of us have ‘pretended’ when doing air guitars but Darren was doing for real and just selling his playing so well it was fantastic to photograph! Legend!

Poetry in motion, angelic in voice – Ellie, lead vocals

Ellie is as petite as they come but don’t let that fool you into thinking she cannot command an audience; she is a born natural at fronting a band. She is the soul of Slashed Seat Affair. She is what most of the fans will focus on and listen to. Much is expected from the front person of any band and it is fair to say the lead singer can make or break a performance; without doubt she never let the cameras down for a second.

Ellie, through the camera

She is very gestural in her body movements and expressive with her arms. Every so often she does an iconic pose looking to one side with one arm bent above her head. It is a classic shot which I am surprised hasn’t been captured more often. Beautiful performer with an rock chic attitude that really shines through my lens.

The photographer’s apprentice, Kelly

Special mention must go to my apprentice Kelly who joined me at the photoshoot. I needed a lot of shots covered and I thought it would be amazing experience for her to shoot something like this, and to gain much needed confidence in a more professional setup with the Nikon D300 and the big 70-200mm lens. It is a real joy to see someone grow and blossom when thrown into a situation like this. She has resisted coming out of her comfort zone, but everytime I push her she comes out the other end a champion.

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Ellie, lead vocals. A beautiful girl with a soulful voice.

Noel, Lead guitar. Mesmerising to watch

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