“Photographing live music is chasing chaos with a lens - and finding poetry in the noise”

A vocalist with long hair and tattoos passionately singing on stage, leaning forward with one knee on the stage, holding a microphone. Two band members are playing instruments in the background, with stage lights and equipment surrounding them.
A black and white photo of a musician playing an acoustic guitar on stage with bright stage lights shining behind them, and an audience watching in the background.
A performer with long dreadlocks, dressed in shiny, metallic clothing, holding a microphone, illuminated by vibrant green and blue stage lights, with a metallic hand sculpture in the foreground.
A male performer on stage, wearing a leather jacket and white t-shirt, sticking out his tongue and raising one arm with his index finger pointed upwards.
Black and white photo of a live band performance on stage with the word 'CHIO' projected in the background. A singer is center stage holding a microphone, with musicians playing guitars beside and behind him.
Black and white photo of a live band performing on stage with a large crowd. The crowd has a person being lifted above their heads, engaging with the band playing instruments and singing.
A male singer stands on stage holding a microphone, illuminated by a bright spotlight in a dark concert setting, with concertgoers reaching toward him.
A black and white photo of a man with a leopard print jacket and a hat, holding a microphone and bowing on stage, with a group of people in the background.
A singer with tattoos on his arms and neck performs on stage holding a microphone, with colorful stage lighting and a blurred background of the audience and band members.
A live music concert shows a drummer on stage with his drum kit, facing an energetic crowd holding up their phones with flashlights, while a performer stands centrally on stage with arms outstretched, under bright stage lights.
A band performing on stage outdoors at night with a large city skyline in the background, purple stage lighting, and a large audience in front.
A male musician passionately singing into a microphone on stage, playing an electric guitar, with bright stage lights and a backdrop displaying the words 'SIX' and a pattern of 'K' around him.
Musician performing on stage with yellow electric guitar, singing into microphone, dark background with orange stage lighting.
A singer kneeling on stage performing at a crowded concert with audience taking photos and cheering.
A female singer with short colorful hair passionately performs on stage, holding a microphone, with stage lights in the background.
Band performing live on stage with colorful lights, smoke, and a large illuminated sign behind them. One musician is jumping in mid-air while playing.
A musician playing guitar on stage surrounded by falling confetti, black and white photograph.
A performer on stage wearing a wide-brimmed hat, red bandana, and layered necklaces, singing or speaking into a microphone, with dramatic lighting and a cloudy sky background.
A male vocalist passionately singing into a microphone during a live performance, with tattoos on his arm and an in-ear monitor in his ear, in a concert setting with blurred lights in the background.
Black and white photo of a male singer with a beard and long hair performing on stage with a microphone, accompanied by guitarists and other musicians. The stage has artistic light patterns projected on the ceiling.
A male musician playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone on stage with colorful lighting and a large backdrop design.
Two male musicians perform on stage, one singing into a microphone and the other playing an electric guitar. The image is in black and white, with stage lights and musical instruments visible in the background.
A black and white photo of a crowded concert with people raising their hands, a male performer on stage singing into a microphone, and a woman crowd surfing in the middle.
A person with wet hair lying down during a water spray event with many photographers taking pictures in the background.
A band performing on stage with a large banner behind them that reads 'CIRCA SURVIVE' and features a stylized 'X' logo. The lead vocalist, with tattoos on his arms, is holding a microphone and has his hands raised above his head. The guitarist and ba
A female musician with curly hair playing an electric guitar on stage with colorful lighting, raising her left hand in the air.
Musician performing on stage with a guitar, under blue stage lights.
A young man playing an electric guitar on stage, with a keyboardist and a drummer in the background, under colorful stage lights.
A male performer with a beard and mustache, passionately singing or shouting on stage, raising his right fist high, with a microphone in his left hand, surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd with raised hands, under vibrant red and orange stage lighting
A musician with long dreadlocks and tattoos on his arm performing with a microphone in his right hand, holding aloft a futuristic metallic microphone stand shaped like a robot or alien. The stage is lit with blue, pink, and purple lights, with a band
A musician with long dreadlocks playing an electric guitar on stage with red and orange lighting, a man in dark clothing is in the background also playing guitar.
A black and white photo of a band performing on stage. The lead singer, with tattoos and a beard, is kneeling and singing into a microphone with eyes closed. Other band members are visible playing guitars in the background.
A male rock singer with spiked blond hair, tattoos on his arms, and wearing a black vest, passionately performs on stage with a microphone in hand, leaning toward the camera with an intense expression.
A black and white photo of a man with curly, tousled hair singing into a microphone on stage. He is wearing a patterned shirt and appears to be performing intensely.
Black and white photo of a band performing live on stage, with two guitarists in focus, one in the foreground and the other slightly behind, with stage lights overhead.
A lead singer with a tattooed arm reaches out to the audience while performing at a concert, with a drummer visible in the background and a crowd engaged near the stage.
A man with tattoos wearing a black T-shirt with the words 'HEART SUPPORT' performing on stage with his arms spread wide open and his mouth open, illuminated by concert lights.
A man with disheveled blonde hair and tattoos on his hand, wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt, is on stage with bright lights behind him. His head is tilted downward and one hand is placed on his head.
A male singer with long hair and tattoos passionately singing into a microphone on stage during a rock concert.
A stage performance with a metallic, green-lit sculpture of a reclining figure and a person with long dreadlocks wearing dark clothing, with a drummer in the background and stage lighting.
A band performing on stage with Christmas decorations, including a Christmas tree and wrapped presents, under warm lighting
Black and white photo of a live music performance in a small venue with an artist raising a microphone above the crowd, and audience members raising their hands.
Musician playing guitar on stage with yellow lighting, drums in background, performing energetically.
A black and white photo of a live music performance showing a singer mid-action with one knee raised, surrounded by flying powder or dust, with a background of stacked vintage TVs and stage lights, and a guitarist playing on the right.
A male performer wearing a black T-shirt and gray shorts singing into a microphone on stage, with a drum kit behind him and a backdrop of stacked vintage television screens displaying various patterns, during a live music concert.
A band performing live on stage with four musicians, colorful stage lights, and musical equipment.
A young man singing into a microphone on an outdoor stage, wearing a gray hoodie and glasses, with a band playing instruments behind him, under a cloudy sky.
A person with curly hair dancing and smiling on stage during a musical performance, holding a microphone, with musical equipment and a backdrop featuring shadow fish images in the background.
Person on stage with arms raised, holding a microphone, under bright stage lights, wearing a black and white outfit with a bandana pattern, surrounded by stage equipment and another performer in the background.
Musicians performing on a stage with colorful lights, one is holding a blue guitar up in the air, another playing an electric guitar, and a drummer in the background.
Male vocalist passionately singing into microphone on outdoor stage during live music performance, with guitarist in background and audience at front.
A male singer with tattoos wearing a baseball cap, shorts, and floral shoes performing on stage with band equipment and drums in the background, under orange and pink stage lighting.
Male musician wearing sunglasses, black hat, black jacket, and red plaid pants playing a pink electric guitar on an outdoor stage during a concert.
Musician wearing a jacket and hat playing an electric guitar on stage during a concert, black and white photo.
A male musician in a sleeveless shirt plays a bass guitar on stage at an outdoor music festival, with stage lighting and a banner in the background.
A male singer passionately performing on stage with microphone in hand, backlit by bright stage lights, in black and white.
A female singer performs on stage under bright white and blue spotlights, wearing a black glossy jumpsuit, with a microphone in one hand and a water bottle on the stage.
A tattooed musician with dark, wavy hair performs on stage at the Forté Stage, bending down to reach out and high-five a fan in the crowd, with a smiling person in the background wearing a cowboy hat.
A person wearing a cap and sunglasses singing into a microphone on a dark stage.
Musician with long curly hair, tattoos, wearing a black leather vest, singing passionately into a microphone, playing an electric guitar on stage with a drummer in the background and a dark backdrop featuring a skull outline.
Black and white photo of a band performing on stage, with a lead singer passionately singing into a microphone, surrounded by guitarists and musicians.
Two male singers performing on an outdoor stage with microphones.
A man passionately performing on stage with arms extended, wearing a black T-shirt with song lyrics, tattoos on his arms, and bright stage lights behind him.
A person singing passionately into a microphone, with eyes closed and mouth wide open, in a dark setting.
A young man passionately singing into a microphone during a live performance, with a woman in the background playing a keyboard, all in a dark, intimate setting.
A band performs on stage with colorful purple, blue, and orange lighting. The lead singer, with tattoos on his arms, is playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone. In the background, a drummer and guitarist are also performing.
Black and white photo of a rock band performing live on stage. The drummer is playing, the singer is holding the microphone and leaning forward, and the guitarist is playing. There is a sign that reads 'EVERY TIME I DIE' on stage.
A female singer performing on stage with a microphone, wearing a sleeveless jacket, shorts, lace-up boots, and gloves, with a keyboard and drum set in the background.
Black and white image of a female DJ performing at a concert, with a focused expression, touchscreen equipment, and stage lighting in the background.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage, holding a microphone stand, with a bright stage light behind her. The scene is in black and white.
A black and white photo of a female singer with short hair, tattoos, and combat boots performing on stage, kneeling and holding a microphone. A drummer and musical equipment are visible in the background, with stage lights overhead.
Black and white photo of a young man with short hair passionately singing or shouting into a microphone, eyes closed and hands clasped around the microphone.
A musician with long hair and tattoos passionately sings into a microphone during a live performance, with sunlight shining behind them.
A black and white photo of a crowded outdoor concert showing a performer reaching out to the crowd with fans reaching up to touch or support him.
A long-haired metal guitarist playing on stage with multiple Marshall amplifiers and colorful stage lights.
A long-haired guitarist performing on stage with a patterned electric guitar, wearing a sleeveless vest and wristbands.
Male singer wearing a black fedora hat and leather jacket singing into a microphone on stage with purple and blue lighting
Musician singing into microphone on stage with band, bright stage lights, and fog. Black and white concert scene.
A male performer on stage during a concert, singing into a microphone with one arm raised in the air, surrounded by red stage lights and a large circular screen displaying a sunset sky in the background.
A live band performing on stage at a concert venue with an audience watching, seen from behind the musicians in black and white.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a white shirt is singing and playing an acoustic guitar on stage at a music venue. She is smiling and appears to be enjoying the performance. There is band equipment and another musician in the background, with a dark
A black and white photo of a live music performance at Pub On Park, with a singer on stage raising their middle finger, surrounded by audience members with raised hands in a dimly lit setting.
Black and white photo of a live music performance with a singer, guitarist, and audience in a dimly lit venue.
A live music concert with a band performing on stage at the rooftop at Pier 17. The stage is lit with bright yellow and orange lights, and a large crowd is gathered in front, enjoying the performance at night.
Live outdoor concert at night with a band performing on stage, colorful lights and smoke effects, and a large crowd with raised hands, some wearing glow sticks.
Black and white photo of two musicians performing on an outdoor stage at sunset, one playing guitar and the other on drums.
A man singing into a microphone on stage during sunset with amplifiers and equipment behind him.
A band performing live on an outdoor stage with four members, including two guitarists, a drummer, and a bassist. The guitarist is jumping with his guitar, and the bassist is kneeling while playing. The image is in black and white, with stage lights
Male singer with styled hair and a blue shirt singing passionately into a microphone.
A tattooed male singer with red hair and sunglasses, singing into a microphone on stage.
A male singer with tattoos wearing glasses and a checkered shirt performing at an outdoor concert, surrounded by a lively crowd.
A male vocalist with tattoos on his arms and legs, wearing a floral shirt and shorts, is performing passionately on stage at an outdoor concert. He is leaning forward with a microphone in his right hand, with a band playing behind him and photographe
A woman singing into a microphone while playing an electric guitar on stage.
A tattooed man wearing sunglasses and holding a microphone, singing or speaking, with sunlight behind him creating a bright glow.
A male singer with tattoos on his arm performing in front of a crowd at an outdoor event with tents and flag banners in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A tattooed male guitarist in sunglasses and a bandana, passionately playing an electric guitar on stage surrounded by smoke.
A male vocalist with tattoos, wearing a black cap and sleeveless jumpsuit, singing into a microphone on stage with band members and a guitar, smoke, and a sign that reads 'Shark Stage' in the background at a concert.
Performer singing into a microphone on stage decorated with Christmas trees, with a band in the background, during a concert with holiday decorations and festive lighting.
Performer on stage holding a microphone, with one hand raised near his face and the other above his head, in a concert setting with blue lighting.
A male singer passionately performs on stage during a concert, holding a microphone close to his mouth. The audience in front of him is engaged, with some members raising their hands and taking photos. The scene is in black and white, with stage ligh
A male musician on stage performing with a white electric guitar and microphone, raising his left hand, with colorful stage lights and a heart-shaped logo in the background.
Black and white photo of a musician on stage playing guitar, leaning towards an excited crowd reaching out with their hands and phones, with a light beam shining down from above.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage with bright lights shining behind her in a monochrome photo.
A female performer with short blonde hair, tattoos, and a black crop top singing into a microphone on stage, surrounded by a large cheering crowd holding up their phones. Black and white photo.
Person with crutches standing on stage with bright lights and a drummer in the background during a concert.
A rock band performs on stage under bright lights, with the lead singer holding a microphone and standing in front of two guitarists and a large speaker system.
Black and white photo of a male rock singer on stage with a guitar in the background, bright stage lights shining from behind.
A live concert performance with two musicians playing guitar and singing on stage, with dramatic lighting and a large drum set in the background.
A black and white photo of a band performing live on stage with a lead singer holding a microphone, two guitar players, and a drummer, with stage lights and curtains in the background.
A band performs on stage with a vocalist jumping in the air, a guitarist playing on the right, and another musician in the background, all under stage lights.
A musician plays a saxophone on stage with a drum set behind him, surrounded by microphones and cables, under stage lights in a black and white photo.
A man playing keyboard on stage with bright lights shining down behind him in black and white.
A young man playing the piano on stage, singing into a microphone under bright stage lights, in a black and white photograph.
A musician playing the piano on stage with bright lights shining behind. The performer is leaning forward with an intense expression, wearing a checkered shirt and jeans. A microphone is positioned in front of him, and there are water bottles on the
Black and white photo of a rock band performing on stage, with the band member playing guitar and singing into a mic, wearing a punk style outfit with spikes and skull decorations. The background has a banner with the word 'MISFITS' and skull motifs.
Performer on stage with dramatic lighting and fog, wearing an intricate costume with masks and revealing fashion, flanked by two masked dancers.
Black and white photo of a female performer in a dynamic pose on stage, with two band members playing instruments and dramatic lighting creating an intense concert atmosphere.
A singer with tattoos on their arms, wearing a Metallica t-shirt, performs energetically on stage with a microphone, while a guitarist plays in the background, illuminated by stage lights and smoke.
Musician with black hair and tattoos performing on stage with colorful lighting
A male vocalist with tattoos on his arms singing into a microphone on stage, with a band playing instruments in the background, illuminated by yellowish stage lights.
Indoor concert venue filled with a large audience, stage illuminated with purple and white lights, and a backing screen with the words 'Pierce the Veil'.
A musician wearing a black hoodie, patterned stickers on a bass guitar, and cap performing a dynamic guitar solo on a stage filled with colorful lights and smoke effects.
A musician jumps into the air while performing on stage with a drum set, bass guitar, and other band members in the background; black and white concert scene.
A male singer jumps mid-air on stage with a microphone in his hand, tattoos visible on his arms, wearing a white t-shirt, colorful shorts, and sneakers, performing with two guitarists in the background under colorful stage lights.
A male musician performing on stage, singing into a microphone and playing an electric guitar.
A band performing live on stage with guitars, drums, and microphones, under bright stage lights and hazy atmosphere.
Silhouette of a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat, red bandana, and layered necklaces, holding a microphone on stage with red and dark lighting.
A man sings on stage holding a microphone, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, red bandana, gray cardigan, graphic t-shirt, and multiple layered necklaces, with warm stage lighting in the background.
A black and white photo of a man playing an electric guitar on stage, seen through a circular frame or mirror, with bright stage lights behind him.
A young woman with bright blue hair playing a keyboard on stage, smiling, with a dark, textured background.
A man with long blonde hair wearing a blue shirt standing on stage with his hand on his chest and holding a microphone in his other hand, with stage lights shining behind him.
Male performer singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a red cap and red and black checkered shirt, with bright stage lights behind him.
A man on stage holding a red guitar over his head, with an intense expression and wearing a sleeveless shirt and earbud.
A singer performing on stage, holding a microphone with his right hand raised, surrounded by stage lights and band members in the background.
A band performing live on stage, with the lead singer passionately singing into a microphone, a guitarist playing nearby, and a drummer in the background, under colorful stage lights.
Person wearing a hat with a skull and crossbones, shouting, pointing finger toward the camera, with event lighting in background.
A band performing live on stage, with a musician in the foreground playing an acoustic guitar and others in the background playing electric guitar, drums, and an accordion.
Musician with long hair and beard passionately singing into a microphone, playing an acoustic guitar, on stage with bright lights and a band in the background
A male musician playing a bass guitar and singing into a microphone on stage with stage lights and fog effects in black and white.
Band performing on stage with colorful lighting, one musician center stage jumping with an electric guitar, others playing guitars and drums, audience visible in the background.
A band performing on a stage with a person kneeling and playing an electric guitar at a low angle, with a drummer and additional band members in the background, surrounded by amplifiers and musical equipment.
A person singing into a microphone on top of a crowd of people at a concert or festival outdoor event, with a brick building in the background.
Male musician on stage with a bass guitar, raising his arm in a victory pose, surrounded by colorful stage lights.
Person dressed as a pope with a skull face, wearing a mitre, holding a microphone in a red-lit setting.
Male musician with a red beard singing into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage, illuminated by blue stage lights.
A musician with a beard playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone during a concert with red and blue stage lighting.
A tattooed male singer performs on stage with his eyes closed, holding a microphone, under colorful stage lights.
A rock band performing on stage with the lead singer holding a microphone raised overhead, surrounded by colorful stage lights and a drummer and bassist in the background.
A musician wearing a black hat and sleeveless top playing an orange electric guitar on stage with colorful spotlighting.
A man with a beard and long hair singing passionately into a microphone on a stage illuminated with purple and blue lights.
A black and white photo of a musician playing an electric guitar on stage, with stage lights and fog in the background.
A male singer crouching on stage, holding a microphone close to his face, with colored stage lights and musical equipment in the background.
Two musicians wearing black masks with horns playing electric guitars on stage, illuminated by purple and white stage lights.
A male musician singing into a microphone while playing a double bass on stage during a live concert, with stage lights illuminating him from behind.
Black and white photo of a band performing on stage, with a young man in the foreground singing into a microphone and holding an electric guitar. Two other band members, including a drummer, are visible in the background.
A guitarist with long curly hair playing on stage with spotlights shining down, with a drummer in the background and a projection of a face on the wall to the right, in black and white.
A black and white photo of a singer passionately performing on stage, wearing a beanie and holding a microphone, with a bright light behind them.
Two men on stage, one with a microphone, bending forward and appearing emotional, possibly crying, with a crowd in the background. The scene is in a black-and-white photograph.
A musician with tattoos and long hair sings into a microphone on stage, reaching out to touch a fan’s hand during a concert outdoors.
A male vocalist with tattoos, long hair, singing into a microphone during a performance on stage with a guitarist in the background.
A singer with shoulder-length wavy hair performing on stage, holding a microphone and wearing a 'OBEY' t-shirt with a skull and rose design, in black and white.
Two musicians performing on stage, one singing with a microphone and the other playing an electric guitar, both with tattoos and long hair, in a black and white photo.
A man with a microphone smiling on stage at the Wake Under Years music festival, with band members and musical instruments in the background.
Male performer with tattoos and styled hair singing into a microphone on an outdoor stage, with photographers and spectators in the background.
Man with beard and tattooed arm passionately singing into a microphone, with water spray on his face and wet hair.
Tattooed male performer on stage holding a microphone, with a band and a decorative backdrop in the background.
A band performs on stage at a music concert, with a singer leaning forward into the microphone and guitarists playing in the background.
A band performs on a stage with a yellow backdrop, with one band member in the foreground holding a microphone and surrounded by the audience. Other band members are playing drums and engaging with the crowd.
A band performs on stage at a music concert, with the lead singer in the foreground holding a microphone and making an energetic pose. The background features a large sign with the words "AUGUST IS RED" in bold red and white letters.
A band performing on stage with a large screen behind them displaying the word 'LIGHTS' in white letters on a red background. A female singer is in the foreground, singing into a microphone, wearing a light gray shirt, denim shorts, and black boots.
Black and white photo of a woman with blonde hair, wearing a jacket, touching her neck with her eyes closed, outdoors with blurred trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a man singing into a microphone, with tattooed arms, on stage at a nightclub. In the background, a person is playing a bass guitar. There are stage lights and equipment, and part of a sign that says 'AT WEBSTER...' is visib