Category: Photography

International Women’s Day 2023

Posted in Gallery, IWD 23, Photography

International Women’s Day, 8th March 2023

International Women’s Day is an long-established annual event, set up to:
– Celebrate women’s achievement
– Raise awareness about discrimination
– Take action to drive gender parity

We have some great women photographers at Breaking Glass, and feature some stand out women artists. Today’s gallery celebrates the combination of the two – join us to see a range of fantastic images, as always in no particular order other than to mix by subject matter and style…

Header shot by Alisha Burden, details in article

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Milly McPhee

Bronnie supporting The Lunar Year; Bronnie gave me my first ever pass in my career 6 years ago, and I still work with her to this day.

Zuzu at Meadowlands Festival in Nottingham, this was my first major festival as a press photographer.

Website | Instagram

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Ella Cooper

I am a 17 year old photographer from the north-west who is studying A level photography and going on to study further at Huddersfield Uni. This shoot I was inspired by the way we capture the beauty in feminine relationships and creating a fantasy of a world where being a young woman is not cause for fear but a source of freedom, inspiration and boundless beauty.

Instagram

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Tracy Creighton

As a photographer based in Saskatoon, Canada, I love capturing connection. Live music is the ultimate source of connection – between performers, their audience, and their art. I especially love showcasing the power of women musicians. This is Velours at her last hometown show before moving away to make it big.

Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Petra Eujane Photography

As a performance photographer based in London I am truly blessed to be introduced to so many talented musicians. 2022 was a year that felt so positive in terms of being able to be part of that shared experience again. Here are four of my musical highlights from being back in the world of live music again. All incredibly talented women with very individual styles.

Taylee TV

Lise Vandersmissen

Enkay Rockson

Nuala

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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n0trixx

I’m n0trixx, DIY female self-produced multimedia project. I have diagnosed dissociative identity disorder (DID), which means I have more than one personality in my body. I do everything starting from beats ending with cover art designs and video editing all by myself. The goal of my photography is to give my audience an enhanced feel of my music, bringing out the demons in n0trixx into a visual form.

Instagram

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Rachel Jones

I’m Rachel Jones, a live music and events photographer from Bury, Manchester. I work in venues around Great Manchester and the image I’m including is of the incredible punk rock performer Bex performing at The Bread Shed as support for Novustory.

Instagram

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Ingrid Turner Photography

Ingrid’s photo of poet and rapper Meduulla features on our March cover – you’ll find it at the top of the website till the end of the month

The KTNA at Love Music Hate Racism gig, Matt & Phreds, Manchester, Nov 2021

Syntax DJing at Undus Mundus, Manchester, Jan 2023

Agatha Phiri, HIV Activist from George House Trust’s Stepping Out event. The evening celebrated women living with HIV, showcased everyone’s talent and beauty and showed HIV doesn’t have to hold anyone back.

Bronte Appleby, playwriter, actor and producer, in rehearsals for her play ‘Have A Break, Have A Kit Kat’ June 2022 

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Bella Briscoe

I am Bella Briscoe, a 19 year old concert photographer from Portsmouth, UK. My submission is the lead singer of Southampton based riot grrl alt rock band, ARTEMIS, Yianna Nicole. As a female concert photographer, I feel that it’s very important for me to support fellow female creatives in the otherwise male dominated industry.

Website | Instagram

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Jennifer Mullins

Here are my two favorite women singer-songwriters from Phoenix. I’ve watched their growth in songwriting and performing over the last five years. They are both so talented.

Danielle Durack

Sydney Sprague

Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Alisha Burden

One of these photos was taken at a travelling carnival and the other in a homemade studio, I love to capture portraits as it feels like the model is connecting with the camera. I am a self-taught photographer and aspire to be a concert photographer.

Website | Instagram

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Tanya Ahmed

I’m a Brit in NYC, and for IWD I want to share these joyous images celebrating the wide world of female culture and talent represented here by Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaivote performing in Brooklyn, and a participant in the Thunderbird American Indian Pow Wow inter-tribal dance competition in Queens.

Website | Instagram

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Aimee Asbury-Luck

Hey, I’m Aimee, a gig photographer from Birmingham. I’ve been shooting at gigs since 2019, and enjoy being able to fully capture not just the artists, but the sound and movement and general atmosphere, which is why you will also see a lot of experimental shots on my Instagram.

Website | Instagram

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Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography

It’s a pleasure to edit Breaking Glass, and our galleries are always a highlight. I love to see familiar faces and new contributors alike taking part, and the wealth of talent in this feature reflects the strength of women creatives across the world. You’re all brilliant – stay strong!

The wonderful deep tan at The Great Escape

Celebrating Pride in Brighton & Hove

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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A massive thank you to all the amazing contributors above – do check out their work on the links shown. And to all the women creatives out there – know your worth, back yourself, back each other and embrace equity. Happy International Women’s Day 2023!

8th March 2023

 

 

In Focus with Kaz Black

Posted in In Focus, Photography

Kicking the new year off with our first (hopefully of many) photographer features – introducing music photographer Kaz Black; enjoy the gallery and check out more of their work on the links below…

My name is Kaz. I am a live music photographer and reside in Melbourne Australia.

My love for photography has always been there, in particular music shots. I come from a music loving family. My earliest childhood memories consist of music always in the home and the many music photography books, magazines and posters. And music photos, especially of my father’s love for the UK icons The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks to name just a few. The photographs provided the story, sparked my imagination and transported me to what looked like a magical time in music history.

Billy Idol

Frenzal Rhomb

I began attending live gigs at age of 14. I loved being in the thick of it, the thumping amps, the mosh pit! The music loving community. I was hooked!

Magic Dirt

The Black Crowes

The Darkness

It wasn’t until 30 odd years later of attending gigs, I decided to pick up the camera seriously. I had a cancer scare, nothing like a scare to put life in perspective! It’s been over half a decade now and I haven’t looked back. I purchased great camera gear and jumped back in… this time in the pit!! I adore capturing memories and capturing special moments in time. I am in my absolute element being surrounded by creative talented folk. I am beyond grateful to everyone who has helped me live and persue my passion. I don’t consider it work at all. This is my passion. (The work commences post production as all photographers know).

The Hard Ons

The Hoodoo Gurus

The festival season has commenced in Australia and I have a festival approved to shoot at, and am always on the look out to collaborate/ represent magazines and or bands directly who can provide me with photo pass access whether it be local or international acts – a pub gig, theatre, arena or festivals. DM me to organise.

Tim Rogers

Wolfmother

YOU AM I

My work can be seen on my website and Insta account. 

Words and photos © kazablackphotography

3rd January 2022

Tina Sherwood – A Retrospective

Posted in Photography, Retrospective

Tina Sherwood, Music Photographer

For the past 18 months, we’ve had the pleasure of having Tina on board as a regular contributor at Breaking Glass. It was such sad news to hear that she had passed away earlier this month. We’ll miss her photos for sure, but equally her sheer enthusiasm for everything she did.

From reviewing for Rock Shotz Soundz to taking up a dream position at The Forge Music Group supporting and promoting new talent, Tina’s live music photos captured the essence of the performances that she loved so much – and her behind the scenes shots gave an insight into her fantastic sense of fun. Here’s a selection for you to enjoy, and to quote the closing sentence in the last piece Tina contributed “Long live Rock!”


Hell’s Addiction at Rockin’ the Bowl Festival, September 2021

Inglorious at Rescue Rooms Nottingham, September 2022

Left: Shape of Water at NWOCR Festival, October 2022
Right: Skindred at Corporation Sheffield, October 2021

Left: Fallen Mafia at Corporation Sheffield, November 2022
Top: Magnum at Rock City Nottingham, September 2022
Bottom: Asking Alexandria at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, November 2022

Archy & the Astronauts at Call of the Wild Festival, May 2022

Left: Massive Wagons at Call of the Wild Festival, May 2022
Top: THEIA at Rock City Nottingham, September 2022
Bottom: The LA Maybe at Call of the Wild Festival, May 2022

Marco Mendoza at Real Time Live Chesterfield, November 2022

Absolute Bowie at Rescue Rooms Nottingham, November 2022

South of Salem at Call of the Wild Festival, May 2022

Left: Late Night Legacy at Corporation Sheffield, April 2022
Right: Badness at Whitwell Festival of Music, September 2022

Massive Wagons at Rock City Nottingham, November 2022

Red Hot Chili Pipers at Albert Hall Conference Centre Nottingham, April 2022

Landlubber Music Festival, April 2022

BlitZ at The Old Wine Vaults Eastwood, June 2021

All photos © Tina Sherwood – thanks for the memories, you’ll be missed…

29th December 2022

Best Music Shots of 2022

Posted in Gallery, Live Music, Photography

Always a highlight of the year, welcome to Best Music Shots of 2022, an eclectic collection of live music images from photographers across the UK and worldwide. This year has excelled itself, and the gallery is bigger and better than ever before, so much so that I considered publishing it in two parts. However, it seemed a shame to split the huge range of talent, styles and genres, so find a comfy space and spend a bit of time with all of us looking back at some stunning shots from 2022. Enjoy…

Header image by Adam Hampton-Matthews, details in article

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Joan Smith and the Jane Does
The Dakota Tavern, Toronto, May

Common Deers
3030 Dundas West, Toronto, September

By Steven Medeiros Photography – Website | Instagram

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Gary Numan
Leeds Academy

Public Service Broadcasting
The Fire Station, Sunderland, October

By Steve White – Flickr

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Hannah Lia of Fallen Mafia
Corporation Sheffield, November

Chick McFarlane of Bad Actress
Real Time Live, November

By Tina Sherwood at All the Ts Photography – Instagram

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Gin Palace
The Deer’s Head, Belfast, September

Alpha Twin
The Deer’s Head, Belfast, September

By Seb K Akehurst at Jolly Bearded Promotions – Linktree

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Zuzu
Meadowlands Festival, Nottingham, June

Max and Harvey
The Bodega, Nottingham, April

By Milly McPhee / Milly’s Photos – Website | Instagram

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Seeyouspacecowboy
Debonair Music Hall, New Jersey, July

By crimebird – Website | Instagram

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Jealous
The Hope and Ruin, Brighton, October

Damefrisor
The Hope and Ruin, Brighton, July

By Hector O’Donnell – Instagram

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Pa Sheehy
Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick, October

James McGregor of The Clockworks
Kasbah Social, Limerick, November

By Maurice O’Connor – Instagram | Twitter

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Jimmy Wallace
Back alley behind his shop, Garland Texas, July

Randy Rogers
Western Days, Lewisville Texas, September

By Robert C Maxfield II – Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Lea Heart

The Scratch
Otherside Festival, Slane, July

By Alex Curran – Instagram

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The Soap Girls
The NE Volume Lounge, Stockton, October

Joe Quigley of Mille Manders And The Shut Up
Kendal Calling, June

By Mark Cartwright – Flickr

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Erika Badu
Love Supreme Festival, July

Blood Red Shoes
Chalk, Brighton, June

By Mike Burnell – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Mellor
Purple Turtle, Reading, November

October Drift
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, October

By Kevin Harpin – Instagram

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Lewis Maynard of Dry Cleaning
Rough Trade, Nottingham, July

Imogen Hart
Rough Trade, Nottingham, November

By Nigel King – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Mastodon

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Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper’s band
Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, May

Matt Bellamy of Muse
Eventim Apollo, London, May

By Clare Ratcliffe – Instagram | Facebook

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Coyote Tango
Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, November

Danielle Durack
The Trunk Space, Phoenix

By Jennifer Mullins – Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Crushed by Waves
Ollifest, Ross on Wye, August

Fired Up
Ollifest, Ross on Wye, August

By Del Edwards – Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Heavy Lungs
Chalk, Brighton, November

Ciel
Prince Albert, Brighton, October

By Chris Hibberd – Instagram | #chibberdyviews

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Go_A
St Luke’s, Glasgow, October

Gary Numan
O2 Academy, Glasgow, May

Jurga Kalinauskaite – Website | Instagram | Facebook

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James Bay
O2 Institute, Birmingham, December

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O2 Academy Oxford, July

By Joe Baker – Instagram

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Martin Couri of The Courettes
Night and Day Cafe in Manchester, June

Martin and Flavia Couri – The Courettes
Night and Day Cafe, Manchester, June

By Gary Hough at shotfrombothsides – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Flogging Molly
O2 Forum Kentish Town, August

Messhugah
Royal Albert Hall, June

By Daniel Caceiro – Website | Instagram

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Perfume Genius
All Points East Festival, August

Jehnny Beth
All Points East Festival, August

By Adam Hampton-Matthews – Instagram

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Gwenno
Komedia, Brighton, September

VLURE
The Great Escape, May

By Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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A massive thank you to all the photographers featured here for sharing their work, look forward to seeing what 2023 holds in store for you. You can check out more from each contributor on the links shown above. And huge thanks also to everyone who’s joined us throughout the year in any way – I hope your holiday season is peaceful and kind to you, take the best care of yourselves and each other.

All pictures are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

22nd December 2022

2022 Through the Lens

Posted in Gallery, Photography

“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do” – Andy Warhol

Capturing those special moments throughout the year, we have some amazing images from a bunch of talented photographers who have shared their favourite shots from 2022. A mix of portrait, landscape, nature, events, street and toy photography, it’s a great showcase of diverse subject matter and styles, as always in no particular order so please scroll all the way through and enjoy…

Header shot by Daniel Caceiro, details in article.

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Nature

By Mike Burnell – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square

Iranian women’s march

By Don Blandford – Instagram | Twitter

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The Transporter Bridge Middlesbrough at sunset

The Humber Bridge taken during a rain storm

By Mark Cartwright – Flickr

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Sunset

Punk’s not dead… yet

By Seb K Akehurst at Jolly Bearded Promotions – Linktree

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The Norwegian Fjords

By Caoimhe Clements – Instagram 1 | Instagram 2 | Twitter

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ELLiS·D at Bottegar Rooms, Brighton

By Hector O’Donnell – Instagram

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Elderly man in front of a punk concert, London

Man walking past Cesar building in Lyon

By Daniel Caceiro – Website | Instagram

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High Raise

Flamingos

By Derek Rickman – Instagram | Twitter

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Dia De Muertes at Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix

Mother and daughter at Butterfly Wonderland

By Jennifer Mullins – Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Just Do It Now! Paste Up, Brighton

By Chris Hibberd – Instagram | #chibberdyviews

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Katie

By Alex Curran – Instagram

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Dinner Time

By Joe Baker – Instagram

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Beach huts at Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Lincoln Cathedral

By Clare Ratcliffe – Instagram | Facebook

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Confronting A Preacher at Nottingham Pride

Fire Breathing, Nottingham

By Nigel King – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Mastodon

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Pete Shelley Mural, Leigh

Osmotherley, North Yorkshire

By Steve White – Flickr

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Helter Skelter on the beach at Weymouth

Accrington Victorian Market

By Gary Hough at shotfrombothsides – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Honeyglaze, The Great Escape

Brighton & Hove Pride Parade

By Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Having a cuppa with the great Marco Mendoza

By Tina Sherwood – Instagram

Forgive me a little indulgence to include some text on this one. It was so sad to hear of Tina’s passing earlier this month. She loved photography and all that went with it – the joy of live music, meeting people, supporting new artists and not least her family – her passion for all of it was obvious. Tina sent me images for this and our music photography feature a few weeks ago; she was a big part of Breaking Glass and I’ll miss our conversations very much.

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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the gallery – you can check out more from those featured on the links shown above. And for another display of talent, our Best Music Shots of 2022 feature will be live this week.

All pictures are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

20th December 2022

 

In Focus with Sofia Savino

Posted in In Focus, Photography

It’s always a pleasure to see new photographers joining the music circuit – in today’s feature, Sofia Savino recounts her love of photography and talks us through some of her favourite shots so far…

My name is Sofia Savino and I am a professional traveling photographer all over the North East Coast of the US. 

My passion for taking pictures has followed me my whole life. In my time of self-discovery, I have always found myself returning to a love of photography: documenting my life from intimate moments to noisy concert venues.

It wasn’t until August 2022 that I really picked up my first Nikon DSLR and got the courage to venture into concert photography. It’s been a thrilling journey at lightspeed but after months of focus I was able to build a reputation and become a contributor for publications like Ascribe Magazine.

My creativity is always sparked by creative lighting and capturing motion in unconventional ways. I adore playing with light and color to create visually engaging shots. I work primarily with local DIY bands in the Philadelphia and Newark scene.

My first ever shot that I was really proud of was at my first concert shoot for Plead The Widow’s Cause where I was messing with long exposure on shutter priority.

Since then, I’ve fallen in love with unconventional techniques and double exposures and really doing anything to get an inventive shot.

I look forward to only learning more and growing into my own personal style of photography in the future. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to create and contribute to the community of music I adore.

Hope you’ve enjoyed learning a little about me! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram or check out my full portfolio.

I would love to work with more artists in the future so if you like what you see and you’re interested in a shoot just send me an email at ShotsBySofiaSav@gmail.com

Thanks for taking the time to follow along; I am so very thankful for all those who have supported me on this journey! Now is the time to just keep moving forward…

Words and photos © Sofia Savino

22nd November 2022

Exhibition – Chris Killip, Retrospective (The Photographers Gallery)

Posted in Exhibition, Photography

Exhibition, The Photographers Gallery London, 7th October 2022 – 19th February 2023
Chris Killip, Retrospective

Header image: Youth on Wall, Jarrow, Tyneside 1975
© Chris Killip Photography Trust, all images courtesy Martin Parr Foundation 

Chris Killip was born on the Isle of Man but was best known for his monochrome documentary photography of the people of Tyneside. Amongst numerous subject matters, his depiction of young people and culture captured moments in time that almost smell of nostalgia. A sad loss to the photography world, Killip died in 2020, leaving behind a huge collection of poignant images.

Bever, Skinningrove, N Yorkshire 1983
© Chris Killip Photography Trust, all images courtesy Martin Parr Foundation 

Currently underway at The Photographers Gallery, a celebration of some of his work is on display until February next year. Details from their website below.

‘Chris Killip’s continued efforts to value and document the lives of those affected by the economic shifts in the North of England, throughout the 1970s and 80s, have made him one of the most influential figures of British Photography. 

This retrospective exhibition of more than 140 works serves as the most comprehensive survey of the photographer’s work to date and includes previously unseen works.

Left: Father and son watching a parade, West End of Newcastle 1980   
Right: The Station, Gateshead 1985   
Both © Chris Killip Photography Trust, all images courtesy Martin Parr Foundation

His sustained immersion into the communities he photographed remains without parallel. Whilst marking a moment of deindustrialisation, Killip’s stark yet tender observation moves beyond the urgency to record such circumstances, to affirm the value of lives he grew close to – lives that, as he once described ‘had history done to them’, who felt history’s malicious disregard and yet, like the photographer himself, refused to yield or look away.

Against a background of shipbuilding and coal mining, he witnessed the togetherness of communities and the industries that sustained them and stayed long enough to see their loss’.

Chris Killip, retrospective is co-curated by Tracy Marshall Grant and Ken Grant. Exhibition supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and Culture Vannin.

Helen and her Hula-hoop, Seacoal Camp, Lynemouth, Northumbria 1984
© Chris Killip Photography Trust, all images courtesy Martin Parr Foundation 

Information and images above are from The Photographers Gallery website where you can find further details; we always recommend checking the site for any updates before visiting.

The Photographers Gallery, 16 – 18 Ramillies Street, London W1F 7LW – please check the website for opening times, admission prices and other events.

3rd November 2022

Photo Gallery – Festivals

Posted in Festival, Gallery, Photography

“Here’s to the nights that turned into mornings, and the friends that turned into family” – Anon

A full year of festivals was just what the doctor ordered. While there will be no shortage of autumn/winter events still to come, now that the big summer dates are over we thought we’d take a look at some of your favourite festival shots and relive some of those happy moments…

Header photo by Stephen Flynn; details in article

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Sunset Memories at Indietracks

Splendour Festival

By Nigel King Photography – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Nile Rodgers at Belladrum Tartan Heart

Chris ‘Kingfisher’ Ingram at Belladrum Tartan Heart

By Alan Cruickshank – Flickr

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Kamikaze Millionaires at Glastonselfy – this event is held every year in memory of a young woman who died due to cancer, held in Crosskeys rugby field in Gwent

The Commitments taking in Ollifest in Ross on Wye

By Delwyn Edwards Photography – Website | Instagram

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‘And the award for biggest crowd of the day goes to…’
Buzzcocks, 10,000 people, R-Fest, Blackpool

Buzzcocks, backstage at R-Fest

By Steve White – Instagram | Twitter

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Dylan at Latitude Festival

Priestgate at Latitude Festival

By Andy Gardener – Instagram | Twitter

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London Grammar at South Facing Festival

By Joshua Russell – Instagram

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Archy & the Astronauts at Call of the Wild Festival

Badness at Whitwell Festival of Music

By Tina Sherwood at All The Ts Photography – Instagram

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HENGE at Fusion Festival, Germany

By Ingrid Turner – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Spector at 110 Above Festival

The Pigeon Detectives at Camper Calling

By Phil Drury at 2324 Photography – Website | Instagram

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Tatiana Shmailyuk at Bloodstock

Dimmu Borgir at Bloodstock

By Clare Ratcliffe – Instagram | Facebook

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Kelly Jones of Stereophonics at Victorious Festival

Tim Booth of James, crowd-surfing at Victorious Festival

By Stephen Flynn at Live Music Snaps – Instagram

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I’m Tired Now – Self Esteem at Victorious Festival

In the Moment – All Points East

By Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Thank you to all the photographers who have contributed to the gallery, and to everyone involved in the festival industry – it’s great to have you back. You can check out more from those featured on the links shown above.

All pictures are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

28th September 2022

 

Exhibition – How To Win At Photography (The Photographers Gallery)

Posted in Exhibition, Photography

Exhibition, The Photographers Gallery London, 24th June – 25th September 2022
How to Win at Photography: Image-Making as Play

Header images: Left – Belly Button, 2018, Centre – Julia’s Twitter 2, 2016, Right – Julia’s Twitter 1, 2016, all images © Yuyi John

‘Follow the rule of thirds, catch the decisive moment,
Master the shutter speed, play against the camera,
Collect likes and followers, challenge everything,
Fight the apparatus, win the game…

How to Win at Photography: Image-Making as Play is a new multimedia exhibition exploring the relationships between photography, image-making and play.  It invites audiences to focus on the playful aspects of visual culture, and creates unexpected connections between the history of photography and the practices of image-making within computer games and wider digital screen culture.

Featuring over 30 international artists and a rich assemblage of multimedia artworks and vernacular images representing a variety of positions across contemporary and twentieth century photography, How to Win at Photography questions the very meaning and function of photography today…

How to Win at Photography: Image-Making as Play is an open invitation to rethink photography through the act of playing with – and breaking – the rules of the game and to consider who is playing who.  It challenges visitors to consider such questions as:  Are we playing with the camera or is the camera playing us? What is our role within the system of photography? Are we mere pawns in a larger social and cultural network? What can a playful photographer realistically achieve? And, ultimately who can ‘win’ this game?’

Information and images above are from The Photographers Gallery website where you can find further details; we always recommend checking the site for any updates before visiting.

The Photographers Gallery, 16 – 18 Ramillies Street, London W1F 7LW – please check the website for opening times and admission prices.

There are lots more exciting exhibitions and events happening there – do check them out too!

27th July 2022

Photo Gallery – Spring & Summer

Posted in Gallery, Photography

Longer days, sunshine (sometimes), trips to the beach and outdoor celebrations – check out our gallery of images that capture spring and summer through the different lenses of our collective of photographers…

Header photo by Gary M Hough; details in article

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Summer

By Hannah Mesquitta – Instagram | Twitter

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Beaches

By Charlie Smith – Twitter

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Phoenix, Arizona

Giant Argentine Cactus

Dog Days occur on Sundays in March and April at Desert Botanical Garden where people can bring their dogs for a walk through the garden

By Jennifer Mullins Photography – Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Hastings Pier on top –  Updated Beach Huts

Hastings Pier looking down – decaying pier supports with seagulls enjoying the view

By Petra Eujane Photography – Website | Instagram

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Lone Hiker

The Valley, Eastling

By Derek Rickman – Instagram | Twitter

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Cricket with my hero Stuart Broad

The Nottingham Caribbean Carnival

By Nigel King Photography – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Shades of Yellow

By Becky Jones – Twitter

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Bournemouth Pier

Blackpool Tower from below Central Pier

By Gary M Hough – Website | Instagram

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Nap in the Sun

Ice Cream Van

By Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Thank you once again to everyone who has contributed, it’s always a real pleasure to put these galleries together. Do go and check out more fantastic pictures from each of our photographers on the links shown.

All pictures are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

31st May 2022

Exhibition – Robert Blomfield: Student of Light (University of Edinburgh)

Posted in Exhibition, Photography

Exhibition, University of Edinburgh Main Library, 6th May – 1st October 2022
Robert Blomfield: Student of Light

Header image – Forth Road Bridge, through telescope, 1965 © Estate of Robert Blomfield

The beauty of street photography unfolds over time as it unerringly becomes a documentation of social history. Capturing lifestyles, fashions and general day to day living, a picture can give so much more detail than a textbook, and this newly curated exhibition does just that. Details from the press release below.

‘Spellbinding images that capture a city in the midst of momentous change are to be exhibited for the first time. Scenes of Edinburgh in the 1950s and 60s, taken by acclaimed street photographer Robert Blomfield, will go on display at the university where he studied and honed his artistic talent.

Robert Blomfield: Student of Light will be the first presentation of the late photographer’s work since a blockbuster show at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre four years ago. Blomfield was completely unknown prior to the 2018 show, but the beauty and significance of his work immediately struck chords. Now an exhibition at the University of Edinburgh – the first to feature his colour photography – looks set to enhance his blossoming reputation.

© Estate of Robert Blomfield

The show, in the university’s Main Library, will have a particular focus on Blomfield’s time as a student. The exhibition also showcases some of Blomfield’s camera equipment, including lenses, enlargers, filters and an astronomical telescope used to achieve far depths of field.

Blomfield came to Edinburgh to study medicine in 1956 and found himself in a city full of light and shadow, and a university bursting with post-war enthusiasm and vigour. He took a camera with him almost everywhere, even into class, producing shots of lectures, labs and student life that are unique in their access and their composition’.

Robert Blomfield: Student of Light will be on display at the University of Edinburgh from 6th May until 1st October 2022

Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ
Opening times: Mon – Sat 10 – 4 

Photos and details above reproduced with permission from the University of Edinburgh’s press office.

11th May 2022

Exhibition – For The Record: Photography & the Art of the Album Cover (The Photographers’ Gallery)

Posted in Albums, Exhibition, Photography, Preview

Exhibition, The Photographers’ Gallery, 8th April – 12th June 2022
For the Record: Photography & the Art of the Album Cover 

Header image – Vinyl: Miles Davis, Tutu, Warner Bros Records – 1-25490, United States 1986. Photography: Irving Penn. Design: Eiko Ishioka.

When CDs began to nudge records off shop shelves in the 90s, something that was sadly missed by collectors was the opportunity to own cover artwork worthy of display and conversation. Singles were for fun but albums, with seemingly endless possibilities around double albums, gatefold sleeves, embossing and lyric sheets, held the potential to be serious pieces of art.

A new exhibition opening at The Photographers’ Gallery in London on Friday celebrates the album cover as an art form, curated and presented in collaboration with collector and exhibition originator, Antoine de Beaupré, whose extensive and impressive collection form the basis of the display.

Left – Vinyl: Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti, Swang Song – SSK 89400, England 1975. Photography: Elliott Erwitt. Design: AGI / Mike Doud / Peter Corriston.

Right – Vinyl: Prince, Lovesexy, Paisley Park – 9 25720-1, United States, 1988. Photography: Jean-Baptiste Mondino. Design: Laura LiPuma.

Vinyl: Grace Jones, Island Life, Island Records – 207 472, France 1985. Photography: Jean-Paul Goude. Design: Greg Porto.

Showcasing the talent of photographers and artists including  famous names such as David Bailey, Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys, Helen Levitt and Cindy Sherman, the exhibition takes us on a journey through the changes to music and art through the years. There will be covers you recognise, maybe some you own, and certainly some that bring new stories to the table.

Left – Vinyl: Serge Gainsbourg, Love on the Beat, Philips – 822 849-1, France 1984. Photography: William Klein.

Right – Vinyl: Everything but the Girl, Before Today, Virgin – VST 1624, England 1997. Photography: Jürgen Teller. Design: Form / EBGT.

Details from the press release:

For the Record brings together over 200 album covers, highlighting the central role photography plays in defining artists and bands, and showcasing some of the most iconic album covers of our times. While many of the artistes on the covers will be instantly recognisable, the exhibition illuminates the often overlooked and multifaceted contributions of photographers and other visual artists to the identity of the ‘stars’ and the labels themselves.

For the Record: Photography & the Art of the Album Cover will be on display at The Photographers’ Gallery, London from 8th April until 12th June 2022.

The Photographers’ Gallery, 16 – 18 Ramillies Street, London W1F 7LW (nearest tube Oxford Circus)

Usual opening hours are as follows – please check the website for news, admission charges and concessions before visiting, tickets may be booked in advance:

Monday (& Bank Holidays): Closed
Tuesday – Wednesday: 10.00 – 18.00
Thursday – Friday (Lates): 10.00 – 20.00
Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 18.00

All images and exhibition details are reproduced with permission from The Photographers’ Gallery.

Words excluding press release by Siobhan

6th April 2022

International Women’s Day 2022

Posted in Gallery, IWD 2022, Photography

International Women’s Day, 8th March 2022

International Women’s Day calls for all of us to
– Celebrate women’s achievement
– Raise awareness against bias
– Take action for equality

For this year’s IWD, we’ve gathered together photos of inspirational women taken by amazing women photographers; we hope you’ll enjoy looking through the images and check out more of everyone’s work.

Today’s feature is dedicated to Jennifer’s mom, Fran.
(header photo and below)

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Jennifer Mullins 

Photographer, Phoenix

This is a photo I took of my mom, who died on January 23, 2022, from a once-in-a-lifetime trip that we took to Hawaii in July 2015. I always loved photographing her when she didn’t know I was doing it. I would often catch her in a reflective pose. I have this photo hanging on my wall. It’s been a sad time, but I feel this is a way to honor her.

Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Cath Dupuy

I’m Cath Dupuy, a music photographer from SE London. I didn’t start shooting music until well into my 50s, though been going to gigs since I was 15! It’s good to see more women in the pit now, even if I am the oldest.

Grace Jones

Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Gosia at Nettlespie Photography

My name is Gosia aka Nettlespie Photography, originally Polish, based in the north west. Music photography is my absolute love and catching a glimpse of the artist’s energy and the feel of the moment is what it’s all about for me!

Lowes at Reading & Leeds Festival

Instagram

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Samantha Quinn Photography

Photographer, Northern Ireland 

I’m Samantha, a wedding photographer who used to specialise in gig photography!

Kelli & Rachel had the most beautiful intimate day in a gorgeous Georgian house during the first Covid lockdown. They knocked it out of the park!

I had the privilege of capturing this absolute badass of a bride who had the most perfect home wedding with a stunning Victorian twist.

Instagram | Facebook

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Kaza Black Photography 

Photographer, Melbourne

Adalita – an inspiration to me, who fronted a band in the 90s which was rare at the time, and continues to do so in a male dominated industry. Adalita continues to front Magic Dirt as well as her solid solo career. This photo was taken at the Reclink Community Cup 2019.

Website | Instagram

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Amelia Jones – inkblots

Amelia Jones (inkblots) – a photographer, filmmaker and motion graphics editor from the North West, based in Manchester, England and specialising in portraits, gig and concert photography and videography.

My Mum captured on 35mm film

My friend Jess playing YES last year

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Mia ‘Jean’ Tolley 

Photographer, Exeter

I’m a commercial photography student who likes to explore her own sexuality and femininity through her work. This image doesn’t have a solid story, other than it was part of a project exploring women’s body image throughout the fashion industry.

Instagram

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Maddie Drake 

I’m a student taking pictures at gigs all around the city (Manchester) mostly just to see live music for free. The photoset is of Talie of the Red Stains, headlining at Castle Hotel in December 2021.

Instagram

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Anya Weston-Shaw 

Photographer, north west

A large volume of female musicians inspire me to use my camera and feel good in myself. Ellie Rowsell. She inspired me to capture the world’s beauty. This shows you Wolf Alice as if you were looking through my eyes.

Photography Instagram | Personal Instagram

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Alex Curran

My name is Alex Curran. I am a music and event photographer based in Dublin. I have experience in live performance photography. I chose the image below as it captures the authentic emotion of the musician just before her performance. Her name is Rachel Mae Hannon.

Instagram

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Ingrid Turner

I’m Ingrid Turner, a Manchester based photographer. My passion for taking pictures began with street photography, catching poignant moments and chance encounters, and this background is reflected in my event and charity photography. I love capturing intimate, special moments that take place when people connect.

A woman supporting the Together With Refugees Rally in Oct 2021. She looked really serene and kind.

A dancer rehearsing

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Rachel Wonders

My name is Rachel Wonders and I am a music photographer based in London & The North West. My style is very soft, feminine and ethereal and I view my practice as an art form as opposed to something more documentary. This is a photo of Foxes at the Islington Assembly Hall shot for Square One Magazine.

Instagram

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Hannah Mesquitta Photography

Hannah Mesquitta – photographer from Portsmouth. Enjoys shooting live and landscape.

When I’m not snapping away, I’m either busy being a retail manager (my job) fussing my cat (or other people’s cats haha) adding to my ever growing houseplant collection or spending hours on Animal Crossing. 

Lauran Hibberd live

My friend Carrie

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Ange at Cobspix Photography

I’m a freelance gig photographer shooting bands around Greater Manchester for the last 4 years. This is Annabelle Zaychenko, lead singer for Circus 66, an upcoming rock band from Maidenhead. Annabelle delivers powerful soaring vocals and owns that stage. Go check them out!

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Jess Robinson

I’m Jess and I’m a photographer from Manchester. I’ve been taking shots of live music for a few years now and here is one of my favourites! The shot is of the wonderful Martha Phillips from The Elephant Trees.

Website | Instagram

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Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography

I’m Siobhan, I live on the Sussex coast and mostly shoot gigs, festivals and other events. I started Breaking Glass as a platform for my own and other like-minded people’s work. It’s amazing to have contributors from all around world.

Beth from brilliant Brighton band LibraLibra

Lifted by Mimbre

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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It’s been a pleasure to put this feature together and celebrate a whole range of talent; huge thanks to all who have contributed. You can check out  more from each photographer on the links shown. All images are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

Happy International Women’s Day 2022! See you back here next year – and keep the sentiment going every day between now and then…

8th March 2022

Photo Gallery – Black and White Images

Posted in Gallery, Photography

Timeless, classic and evocative – there’s something about black and white photography that doesn’t just grab your attention but holds it too. In our latest gallery we’ve revisited the monochromatic style to bring you a set of images from photographers far and wide, each capturing their own moments across a range of subjects.

“To see in colour is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul” – Andri Cauldwell

Header photo by Gregor Boyd; details in article

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Bob Vylan – The Ferret in Preston 27/8/2021

Colin from GBH at North West Calling, O2 Ritz, Manchester 30/6/2018

By Gary Hough at allthecoolbandsphotography – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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SS Nomadic – Titanic Quarter, Belfast 2019

Apocalypse Action Man – 2014

By Seb K Akehurst at Jolly Bearded Promotions – Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Untitled

By Gregor Boyd – Website | Instagram

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Danielle Durack at Valley Bar on the 1st anniversary of her album No Place release

Glass blower at Bud’s Glass Joint on Roosevelt Row 1st Friday, downtown Phoenix

By Jennifer Mullins –Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Sand, Sea, Sky (Aberystwyth looking toward Constitution Hill)

Guitar Man (Park Street, Birmingham)

By Mac McCreery – Instagram

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Jehnny Beth supporting IDLES at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, Feb 22

The crowd at Enter Shikari playing Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, Dec 21

By Amelia Jones at Inkblots – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Coi Fish Pond, State College

Outdoor Portrait, Harrisburg, PA

By Erin Servey – Instagram

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Churches

By Becky Jones – Twitter

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HENGE at Manchester Academy on 30th October 2021, frontman Zpor and the crowd 

By Ingrid Turner Photography – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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The Black and White Sheep of the Family

Inside Looking Out

By Charlie Smith – Twitter

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

By Steven Medeiros Photography – Website | Instagram

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Wear a Mask

Dale Barclay, Broadcast, Glasgow, May 2018

By Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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As always, big thanks to all the photographers who have shared their wonderful images. If you like what you see, you can find more of their work on the links shown.

All pictures are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

24th February 2022

Contribute to Breaking Glass

Posted in Contribute, New Music, Photography

Contribute to Breaking Glass

We get lots of enquiries from people asking how they can become a contributor for Breaking Glass. There are a number of ways you can do this and we thought it might be helpful to put all the details in one place.

A few things to mention:

– Breaking Glass is not a profit-making publication; we can’t pay for contributions nor do we charge for submissions as some sites do.
– Copyright remains with the photographer or writer; by submitting your photos or writing, you grant us permission to include them on the website and our social media with credit; if you ever want us to take your work off the website you can just let us know.
– Please get in touch to discuss before sending completed content. The best way to do this is by email to breakingglassmag@gmail.com
– Please do look at the website before making contact to see if your content fits with ours.

Ongoing features:

The Vinyl Countdown:

We’ve all got playlists of our favourite songs, mixtapes if we’re talking old school. If you’re interested in sharing your very own Desert Island Discs, choose any 10 tracks and include a sentence or two about each. Tell us why they’re on your list, do they make you laugh, cry, dance on the kitchen table?

In Focus:

We’re happy to showcase photographers. If you’d like an introductory feature, get in touch. We generally include 8-12 of your favourite photos with some info about you, your images and any projects you’re working on.

New Music Reviews:

We have loads of music submitted for review – if you’d like to write about some of it, have a look at the kind of stuff we cover to see if this might be for you. We’re looking to write about things we like, there’s enough negativity online and it‘s not what we’re here for.

Other options:

– From time to time we run features and galleries with different themes and have year end galleries for live music shots and general photography; these are always promoted on our socials. 
– If you have a particular subject you’d like to write about or a specific photography project you’d like to share and think it’s a good fit, drop us an email to discuss. We’re interested in music (with most of our focus on newer or emerging artists), all genres of photography, and associated exhibitions, films and books.

Things to include:

– Photos should be sent as jpg files please – portrait / landscape / square / colour / black & white are all fine, any style, you can send with or without watermark.
– Please ensure there is no offensive content and that you have permission to share images of people not taken in a public place or including minors.
– Include your name, how you would like to be credited and links you would like us to include to your work, e.g. website / socials.

Any questions just ask and thanks for your interest!
Siobhan, Editor

Photos © 16 Beasley St Photography

25th January 2022

Best Music Shots of 2021

Posted in Gallery, Live Music, Photography

‘I’ve been looking so long at these pictures of you
That I almost believe that they’re real’ – The Cure

Here we are again with our annual Best Music Shots of the Year gallery, thankfully 2021 reopened the doors of venues big and small and reminded us exactly what we’d been missing. And so it’s even more of a privilege than usual to bring you this amazing selection of live music shots captured around the world.

Photos are in no particular order, mixed by genre and style, so grab a cup of tea and take a break while you check them all out to avoid missing anything… enjoy.

(Header photo above by Tina Sherwood, details in article)

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Genn
Chalk, Brighton – October 2021

By Rob Orchard – Website | Instagram

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Rachel Mae Hannon
Whelans, Dublin – November 2021

By Alex Curran – Instagram

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Ben Sargent of Hell’s Addiction
Rockin’ The Bowl Festival, Sheffield – September 2021

Hazel Jade Rogers of JOANovARC
Rockin’ The Bowl Festival, Sheffield – September 2021

By Tina Sherwood – Instagram | Facebook

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Bob Vylan
The Ferret, Preston – August 2021

Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks
Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool – August 2021

By Gary Hough at allthecoolbandsphotography – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Cody Hibbard
Ft Worth Panther Island River and Blues Fest – November 2021

Rachel Stacy
Texas Lottery Pavilion, Irving, Texas – October 2021

By Robert C Maxfield II – Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Oracle Sisters
The Glue Factory, Glasgow – November 2021

Callum Easter
Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh – September 2021

By John Mackie – Instagram

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Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies
Nottingham Rock City – November 2021

Angelo Tristan of Collateral
Sheffield Don Valley Bowl – September 2021

By Cobspix Photography – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Judgement
Biltmore Theatre, Ontario – November 2021

Excuses Excuses
Biltmore Theatre, Ontario – November 2021

By Mirjana (Mikki) Simeunovich – Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Freya Beer
Paper Dress Vintage, London – November 2021 (shot for dead good music blog)

By Rachel Wonders – Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Nile Rodgers and CHIC
Dreamland, Margate – September 2021

The Ks
Dreamland, Margate – September 2021

By Katie Stokes – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Royal and the Serpent
XL Live, Harrisburg PA – August 2021

Nick Reese of Joyous Wolf
Reverb, Reading PA – October 2021

By Erin Servey Photography – Instagram | Facebook

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Sydney Sprague
Rebel Lounge, Phoenix AZ – June 2021

Danielle Durack
Rebel Lounge, Phoenix AZ – June 2021

By Jennifer Mullins –Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks
Gateways Festival – August 2021

Lauren Tate of Hands Off Gretel
Long Division Festival – September 2021

By Steve White – Instagram

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Daniel Filth of Cradle of Filth
Bloodstock Festival – August 2021

Benji of Skindred
Bloodstock Festival – August 2021

By Clare Ratcliffe – Instagram | Facebook

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Julia Bardot
Bodega, Nottingham – October 2021

Paul Weller
Octagon Centre, Sheffield – November 2021

By Nigel King Photography – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Sons of Liberty
Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield – September 2021

The Outlaw Orchestra
Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield – September 2021

By Andy Houghton – Website | Instagram

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Alex Southey
Bar Cathedral, Toronto – November 2021

The Sarandons
Dakota Tavern, Toronto – November 2021

By Steven Medeiros – Website | Instagram 1 | Instagram 2

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False Heads
The Boileroom, Guildford – November 2021

Girli
The Boileroom, Guildford – November 2021

By Matt Chapman – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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The Sixth Lie
London

By Najm Clayton – Website | Instagram

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Priestgate
The Hope and Ruin, Brighton – October 2021

Walt Disco
The Hope and Ruin, Brighton – November 2021

By Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photoraphy – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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As always, a massive thank you to all the awesome photographers who have shared their images. If you like what you see, go and give them a follow on the links shown. Whether you’re a photographer, musician, gig-goer or involved/interested in the music industry in any way, keep supporting your local scene and please, please keep taking a test. Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year – take care of yourselves and each other.

All images are the copyright of the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

17th December 2021

 

2021 Through the Lens

Posted in Gallery, Photography

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
– Aaron Siskind

Throughout this year, photographers have had the chance to get back out into the world and capture their favourite things forever. From theatre to nature, sports to protests and the little bits of everyday life that we maybe just don’t take so much for granted any more, we’ve put together a collection of images of people and places that played a part in making 2021 unique.

As with all our galleries, there is no specific order; the images have been mixed by format and content so enjoy from start to finish…

(Header photo above by Steven Medeiros, details in article)

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Together with Refugees Rally, London

By Ingrid Turner – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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A Full 360
Matty Hemmings at the Test Your Skills area of The Photography Show at the NEC

Attempted Stumping
Notts Outlaws v Lancashire Lightning T20 match at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

By Nigel King – Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Preparing for the Fight

By Najm Clayton –  Website | Instagram

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Dwerja Bay

The Boathouse

By Derek Rickman – Instagram | Twitter

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Eye Spy

My Ball

By Alan Cruickshank – Instagram

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I Can Touch the Sky

By Charlie Smith – Twitter

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Chalk Artist and Helper
Phoenix Farmers Market

Lady in Red

By Jennifer Mullins – Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Glastonbury Tor through the Mist

Chimneys and Rooftops at Vicar’s Close, Wells

By Petra Eujane Photography – Website | Instagram

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Free Palestine, Cardiff City Centre, Wales

Kill the Bill, Bute Park, Cardiff, Wales

By Tom Davies, Photojournalist – Instagram

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Toronto, Canada

By Steven Medeiros – Website | Instagram 1 | Instagram 2

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The British Engineerium, Hove

By Becky Jones – Twitter

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Worthing Pier

Make Up, Brighton Fringe

By Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography – Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Huge thanks to all our photographers for sharing their images and memories with us; it’s always a pleasure to put these galleries together and see the variety of talent in the field. Do check out more of each person’s work on the links shown. Wishing contributors and readers alike all the very best for the Christmas period and here’s to a happy and healthy 2022.

Our Best Music Shots of 2021 feature will be published later this week.

All images are the copyright of the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

15th December 2021