Our Team
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Our Team ★
Gracie Chatham
Writer
★ Bio: “I have always been a huge music buff, but it wasn't until I got into high school that I really started to get into live and local music! I started attending local hardcore and indie shows at the Firehouse in Birmingham, and from there I started to branch out in my music listening and get into all kinds of genres! I wrote my honors thesis on the punk movement of the 1970s, and I have read countless books and academic articles on music history and culture!”
★ Instagram: @gracie.chatham
McKenna Kimose
Photographer
★ Bio: “I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember! I’ve also had a strong interest in photography since I was kid. In college, I pursued a vocal performance degree at CU Denver which is a music industry school, so I got to learn about the music business and dive into the world of contemporary music. After graduating, I decided to shift my focus away from performance so I could use my other skills to find my way in the industry. I love working with musicians and getting to be involved with live music as a photographer has been very fulfilling to me.”
★ Instagram: @mckennajae.creative
★ Portfolio: Mjkcreative.mypixieset.com
Addison Lawrence
Photographer & Writer
★ Bio: “I started going to shows pretty consistently with my mom when I was 14, and have loved live music ever since! Music and concerts ended up being what got me through the highs and lows of high school and always kept me looking forward. Around the time I started going to shows, I also picked up photography - first with film and fine arts photography, then with journalism! It feels almost natural or right that I've fallen in love with concert photography, and I like to think of it as a final form for all my interests growing up. While I'm certainly newer to the concert photography scene, both concerts and photography feel like home to me, and I'm super eager to see where it leads!”
★ Instagram: @addyoncam
★ Portfolio: https://readymag.website/u2426685028/6058953/
Mariah Longoria
Photographer
★ Bio: “Hi I’m Mariah, I’m 20, born and raised in Houston. I’ve always loved music, I’m a bassist myself :D I’ve been in the scene already for a little over a year and I love it sm. I’ve made a lot of friends and clients of plenty of genres. Being in the scene just gives me a lot of motivation seeing everyone themselves being motivated to keep doing what they love. I go to as many shows as I can, especially when it comes to my friends shows. I like to let them know that they’re supported. Capturing the memories of this happening with my photos is legitimately so fulfilling.”
★ Instagram: @rynonphoto / @brxbecks
★ Portfolio: https://rynonphoto.mypixieset.com/
Martina Mondini
Photographer & Writer
★ Bio: “I think my love for music has always come from when I was 13 and discovered One Direction. That along with the Tumblr era where I also discovered the 1975 really shaped the fangirl in me. When Harry went solo I made a friend off twitter who happened to be the same major as me, and when I met her in class she told me all about Coog Radio, UH’s radio station and how they had a web team. We joined it together and that’s when I got my first taste of getting photo passes and shooting from the pit and I realized this is something I could make a career. Suddenly I had realized that I could turn such a big part of me into a job one day, and while i’m still in that process it’s been amazing meeting new people and getting to practice my photography! I’ve gone to events in Houston that highlight local artists and it’s been a great way to know more about the music scene in our city.”
★ Instagram: @picturedbymartina
★ Portfolio: https://martinamondini.myportfolio.com/
Arielle Phillips
Photographer & Writer
★ Bio: “I’ve always gone to concerts since I was in high school. I love to listen to music. It helps me decompress and just have fun. I love Stray Kids and Ateez but also been listening a lot to Sleep Token and Bring me the horizon at the moment.”
★ Instagram: @ariellep_photography
★ Portfolio: http://infocusmusic.photos/
Gabriela Ruiz
Photographer & Writer
★ Bio: “I've been a concert photographer for about eight years. My favorite genre of music is indie rock/pop, and my top five favorite bands are The 1975, Hippo Campus, Fall Out Boy, Hunny, and Little Comets. Ever since I was a teenager, I have known that music was my passion. While in high school, I was listening to every album I could get my hands on and went to local shows every other weekend. It wasn't until I started college at the University of Texas at Austin that I realized I could combine my passion for music with my interest in photography. As a result, I bought my first camera and have been shooting concerts ever since. I have photographed a variety of artists, including Tame Impala, Clairo, and Dayglow, and I also covered Austin City Limits in 2019. Pursuing music photography solidified my dream of working in the music industry.”
★ Instagram: @gabrielaruiz.photography / @byegabriela
★ Portfolio: https://gabrielaruiz.myportfolio.com/concert
Emmanuel Morales
Photographer & Writer
★ Bio: “I’ve always had a strong interest and love for photography. I’ve been doing freelance photography and media for a while now and would love to contribute to a team of similar minded individuals!”
★ Instagram: @mamushkla_
★ Portfolio: https://mannyjpeg.myportfolio.com/
Karlotta Tammen
Photographer
★ Bio: “My parents took me along to concerts and festivals from a very early age. Last year, I completed an internship at a festival where I had the opportunity to meet many interesting people. Now, my goal is to gain as much experience as possible so that I can study Music Business at the Pop Academy in Mannheim in the future.”
★ Instagram: @krlttii / @karlottatammen
Chris Stewart-Garcia
Photographer
★ Bio: “I’ve been involved with music for as long as I can remember, whether it be making music or consuming it. I’ve been playing instruments for well over a decade and been going to concerts for even longer. With those previous experiences, I was able to create a photographic style that truly captures the culpability of the energy in the room.”
★ Instagram: @Nighalive
Ruby Tavano
Photographer
★ Bio: “Music has always felt like home to me. Like the kind of home you don’t have to explain. I grew up at concerts where I couldn’t even see the stage. Just the screens. But I didn’t care. I felt everything. Singing with strangers, losing my voice, that weird perfect moment where you’re surrounded by people but somehow it feels like it’s just yours. That’s the feeling I’ve been chasing ever since.”
“I started bringing cameras into those spaces almost without thinking. First disposable ones, then digital, and I got obsessed, not with perfect shots, but with the ones that feel like memories. The blurry lights, sweaty crowds, people crying over a ballad, the quiet seconds in between songs. The stuff you don’t realize matters until it’s over. My photography is basically me trying to hold onto those moments a little longer.”
★ Instagram: @pics.by.rubykate /@ruby.tavano
★ Portfolio:https://rubykatetavano.wixsite.com/portfolio/info
Zuleyka Vargas
Photographer
★ Bio: “Hi! My name is Zuleyka, and I'm a photographer from NYC with a passion for concerts and live music photography. Music has always been a big part of my life because it brings people together, creates lasting memories, and gives people a way to express themselves when words aren't enough.”
“My love for the music scene grew as I started attending more live shows and discovering local and independent artists. Watching the connection between performers and the crowd inspired me to become part of that world through photography. I love capturing moments that only last a few seconds but hold so much meaning for the artists and the people experiencing them. Through my work, I hope to preserve the energy, emotion, and authenticity that make live music so unforgettable.”
★ Instagram: @zuleykafromnyc
★ Portfolio: pitbyzuleyka.format.com
Jen Cano
Graphic Designer
★ Bio: “Being constantly surrounded by music and even playing some instruments myself had inspired me to get into the scene even more. Especially seeing the process of bands creating stories with their tours and how music can change someone’s perspective when experiencing it live is truly something I admire.”
★ Instagram: @vntgjen
★ Portfolio: https://vntgjen.my.canva.site/
William Grant
Photographer
★ Bio: “I’ve always been a big fan of all genres of music. Going to underground grunge shows to afters at 4am. My main love for music and photography has been in the rave scene a lot more than other. Being able to be a photographer at a show or festival is always a lot of fun for me because I love to capture the cool moments as best as I can. Doesn’t matter if that’s small interactions with fans or focusing more on the band or the performer being able to capture these times into a picture is a cool feeling.”
★ Instagram: willyg.prod
★ Portfolio: https://www.willygprod.com/
Jen Cano
Photographer & Writer
★ Bio: “I played in several ensembles since elementary school and have always loved listening to music. My first experiences were looking up music videos back in 2008 and I was a really big Swiftie. I only entered the live music scene as a fan well after college, but I very quickly learned I loved taking photos and hearing about artists' creative processes. I began finding local shows and venues to start somewhere with photographing, and joined a magazine to build a portfolio. The NYC local scene is super strong and there's always something new to discover!”
★ Instagram: wideeyed.jpg
★ Portfolio: http://muckrack.com/yukthi-sangoi
Mikaela Mohr
Photographer & Writer
★ Bio: “I’ve always been a big fan of all genres of music. Going to underground grunge shows to afters at 4am. My main love for music and photography has been in the rave scene a lot more than other. Being able to be a photographer at a show or festival is always a lot of fun for me because I love to capture the cool moments as best as I can. Doesn’t matter if that’s small interactions with fans or focusing more on the band or the performer being able to capture these times into a picture is a cool feeling.”
★ Instagram: @mikxedmessages
★ Portfolio: https://mikxedmessages.myportfolio.com/