Photography – In Focus with Laura Tucker

We’re delighted to showcase photographer Laura Tucker in our latest In Focus feature. With images in her portfolio spanning multiple genres, do check out more of her work on the links at the end of the page…

Header shot: Rick Springfield Rose Smash at St. Louis Music Park

Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind
at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis

Hi, I’m Laura Tucker from St. Louis, MO, USA. I’ve been a photographer for about 20 years, capturing everything from portraits to travel to live music. I also love to shoot fashion and street photography.

I have been in love with music my whole life. From my first concert at age 12, watching Elton John perform under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, I never looked back. I have a collection of paper concert stubs that I hold dear since these keepsakes are no longer available.

top: Green Day at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis
middle left: DKM – Drop Kick Murphy’s at The Factory in St. Louis
middle right: Beck at Evolution Festival, St. Louis
bottom: Milky Chance (backlit) at St. Louis Music Park

I started in concert photography about 3 years ago. The opportunity to combine the two things that I love most and get up close to some of my favorite artists has made the pit my happy place. I have been so incredibly fortunate to do this, and last year, I was able to cover my first festival. This is a great way to discover new music, like the Schitzophonics, who were amazing to watch and photograph.

top: The Schitzophonics at Evolution Festival, St. Louis
2nd row left: Lindsey Sterling at St. Louis Music Park
2nd row right: YTG – Young the Giant at St. Louis Music Park
3rd row: Daughtry at The Factory in St. Louis
bottom: OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder
at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis

I currently work for two publications, Midwest Rewind and The Arts STL. I also write reviews from time to time. My dream is to work for a large publication.

With a wish list already in mind, I can’t wait for the summer concert season to start.