I'm basically a professional now. pretty much. sort of. not really.

So I had my first real photoshoot in January.

Real in the fact that there were extras, lights and an outcome that was expected from me. It was pretty scary (mostly because there was an outcome that was expected from me) but glad to report it all went well and I actually liked using extras and lights (and getting paid) so hopefully some more will come my way. I haven't been able to show any of the work until the band started using it for promo material, they have chosen this one to start off with here, many more to come - and hopefully I'll see my photos on a couple of magazine covers!

ME (them)

I have seen these guys a few times now, photographed them twice (1 and 2) and gone along as a watcher once. Out of all the up and coming Melbourne bands I have seen, these guys are one of the few that stand out from the rest. Great musicians, great songs, great show. Well worth checking out - they are off the the UK to record their album, I just hope the recording stands up to the live performance!

View the whole set here

Wagons, Watts and Edward

I was asked to photograph the Wagons who were supporting Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at the Forum here in Melbourne. I hadn’t heard Edward Sharpe but was told that I would like ‘em, they were one of a couple of cool surprises to be had that night... I got there nice and early as the Wagons were on first - this is the first time I have seen the full band play since I first photographed them at the Corner last year - awesome show, they really are a kickass live band. Then we got a treat in the shape of Reggie Watts, if you haven’t heard Reggie Watts (like me) you really need to check him out.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros came on (about 150 of them) and were a great watch, can’t really explain the music, kinda Flaming Lipsey Vs something else via another band’s 2nd cousin (which is a good thing)

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes (c) Michael Christian 2011

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes (c) Michael Christian 2011

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes (c) Michael Christian 2011

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes (c) Michael Christian 2011

Wagons (c) Michael Christian 2011

Wagons (c) Michael Christian 2011

Wagons (c) Michael Christian 2011

Reggie Watts (c) Michael Christian 2011

Reggie Watts (c) Michael Christian 2011