Sometimes an informal music shoot turns into a kids shoot. These are from a birthday party for local (Washington, DC) musician Tom Brunnel – basically a party with his musician friends and other friends. Fun!
After shooting them at home, it was fun shooting them live (at Jammin Java).
Speaking of local bands playing in small clubs, this is Sunwolf at DC’s Black Cat:
One photo-op that comes with shooting at small clubs is that you can sometimes catch the band warming up in a back alley….
Small clubs are not just smaller than large music venues, they’re more intimate; the small club vibe drives a different experience for everyone – fans, bands, staff, photographers….
Recently I went to Jammin Java in Fairfax, VA, for my first time. It’s located in a shopping mall, but the interior is elsewhere; a cool surprise. Three local bands that I like were all playing (something else I like about small clubs!):
