NYC Punk & metal Concert Photographer

Capturing the raw energy of live music across New York City, Connecticut & the Northeast

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latest shows & Galleries

Some selects from @bloodvultureband opening set at a sold-out @starlandnj , supporting sludge legends @acidbath.official
Selects of the @thechatslovebeer opening for @thehives at a sold-out @toadsplace. A punk band from Queensland, Australia, they bring a brash, in-your-face brand of punk ripped straight out of the ‘80s. [ captured for @rokkr.press ]
How did @thehives fit its massive stage production into @toadsplace ? They didn’t. No props, just a blank backdrop and the band. A fraction the size of the sold-out Brooklyn Paramount from the night prior, the stage is barely thigh-high and ju
Been to @toadsplace more times than I can count, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a crowd sing louder, or bring that much pure, positive energy, than they did for @thehives ! [ captured for @rokkr.press ]

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focused on the moment

From the pit or in the crowd, I capture moments most people miss. I have shot basement shows to sold-out arenas, documenting the bands, the fans and that indescribable connection between the two.

I am also the founder of RØKKR Press, a leading metal and punk music publication.

EXPERIENCE

8+ years shooting professionally

ACCESS

Trusted by bands, PR, management & venues

VERSATILITY

Pit, stage, crowd, behind the scenes

NYC Based

Available across the Northeast

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ICONS

Killswitch Engage

The Bouncing Souls

Mayday Parade

Billy Corgan

Simple Plan

American Football

Headliners

Myles Smith

L.S. Dunes

Memphis May Fire

LIGHTS

Bleachers

Cold War Kids

Breakouts

Winona Fighter

Daisy Grenade

The Funeral Portrait

Willow Avalon

Social Distortion

Soul Asylum

The Plot in You

St. Vincent

Caskets

Deep Sea Diver

Microwave

High Fade