Since you last saw them, rock photographers Chris Owyoung and Jackie Roman photographed Of Montreal and Janelle Monae live at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. Watch as they present their best shots from the show to judges Chris Ehrmann, formerly of Blender, and Gavin Stevens of Spin Magazine. One photographer will be chosen as the winner of the Viewfinders Music Photography Challenge.
Photo editor Chris Ehrmann retells the exciting and often hilarious moments working with stars like Ne-yo and Lil’ Wayne, and his time at Blender, XXL, and Blackbook Magazine. Watch how a music photo shoot comes together to make an exceptional magazine spread.
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As the Photography Director for Spin Magazine, Michelle Egiziano enjoys the thrill of working with the greatest musicians of our time and the talented rock photographers who document them. Hear her behind the scenes stories about collaborating with the likes of R.E.M., Amy Winehouse, and photographer Terry Richardson, as well as her take on Spin’s music photography legacy.
Concert photographer Jackie Roman goes to great lengths to achieve her gritty rock ‘n’ roll shots and isn’t afraid of the blood, sweat, and tears that come with the job. Watch how she gets inside the action to capture the raw energy of live performance.
Concert photographer Chris Owyoung has an eye for capturing the excitement of live music. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Spin, and Time Magazine. Chris’ determination to capture the thrill of live music coupled with his technical precision create a lurid photovisual experience.
Cutting-edge portrait photographers Will Steacy and Sarah Small put their portfolios to the test as noted portrait photographer and faculty member at the Hallmark Institute of Photography, David Turner, and the Director of Redux Pictures Marcel Saba judge the two emerging photographers’ work. Watch to see who will walk away the winner.
Sarah Small‘s unique approach to portraiture explores the chaos and energy that occur when widely disparate subjects and emotions are forced together within her frame. See how she captures these evocative and sometimes shocking images, and watch her discuss her most recent experiments, The Delirium Constructions and Tableau Vivant.
Finding his inspiration in urban boxing rings and the forgotten areas of America’s cities, photographer Will Steacy strives to capture what it means to be “truly alive.” Hailed as one of 25 Under 25 Up-and-Coming American Photographers by powerHouse Books and The Center for Documentary Studies, Will has had work published in numerous publications. Watch Will tell the incredible story that underlies his photography and how far he is willing to go for a truly meaningful picture.
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