I wish I was, but I'm not... A particularly uninspiring day of back and forth emails with "promotions" people, and some such bollocks. A completely misunderstood email, and a strong desire to want to slap someone - but really, life is too short. I'll be on her black list, I'll "never work in this town again" well, we'll see.
There's all this "hype" surrounding being a music photographer, unless you're commissioned by someone and have regular work - it's really hard to get anywhere with it. It can be quite depressing, being knocked back at a ratio of about 1:8 - Now, I'm not the worlds greatest photographer and, a lot of the time there is a little to be desired, but I'm not bad and I'm dedicated... Is that why I don't get gigs? Are there "brilliant" photographers in every possible position available in London? Well, I've had a look at a few of the images that are submitted and they're pretty rough. So, I don't feel so bad.
Is this image "that bad" (I'm not looking for back patting, I'm just saying)
Maybe it's time for a different approach?
Simon Pollock is just new on the London music scene, but he's not there to wow the crowd with his amazing (!) singing talent, oh no, he's there to capture the action, the emotion and the passion as it happens. He's thirty five this year and he spends way to much time wondering about photographing music, musicians and live concerts. He is a tall Australian, London based music photographer, and we guess it's safe to say. Slowly but thouroughly establishing himself, picking gigs that suit his style - a wide range of acts from the quiet melodic tones of