Being a tour photographer for Bring Me The Horizon is a fucken wild ride.. long long nights / early mornings, flashing lights that could potentially send you into Hardcore mode - Diablo for those who don't know this is chaos at its finest.

and the constant challenge of capturing raw energy in a split second. It’s not just about snapping cool shit all the time.. it’s about telling a story.. making something unique over and over again- switching it up, freezing moments that fans will remember forever. This is what it’s really like.

Getting the Call

When I first got the opportunity to shoot for BMTH, I Shat myself. Being a skater grom i listened to there music quite a bit growing up. later down the line when i started taking photography seriously I messaged Oli, it took 2 years for him to see my DM but we got there hahah.. I’d shot fashion, editorial, and portraits before, but live music photography is an entirely different beast. You’re dealing with chaotic lighting, unpredictable movement, and zero do overs. The adrenaline rush is unmatched and highly addictive.

The First Show

Walking into the venue for my first show with them, I definitely felt the weight of it. The goosebumps, pressure and sheers excitement to be doing something completely out of my comfort zone. Oh, did i mention i had never been to a festival before this moment? It was FUCK OFF nuts. The crowd was buzzing, the crew was making last-minute checks, and I was there, camera in hand, ready to capture it all. From the moment the band stepped on stage, everything moved at a million miles per hour. The challenge? Staying sharp, staying out of the way, and getting the shots that matter.

The Challenges of Shooting Live

1. Lighting is Unpredictable – One second, you’re in darkness. The next, you’re blinded by strobes. It took me a while to adjust.. You have to know your camera settings inside and out, making adjustments on the fly.

2. The Band Moves Fast – There’s no time to line up the perfect shot. You have to anticipate movements, feel the rhythm, and always be a step ahead. My Skateboarding background helped me a tone with this! Predicting where the next move will be so i don't get hit or snake someone. 

3. Crowd Energy is Unreal – The pit is a war zone. Fans are screaming, security is moving, and you’re right in the middle of it, trying to focus while everything around you is chaos. Everyone is super kind though, some of them protect me whilst im in the pit so my gear doesn't crumble lol.

How I Captured the Energy

My goal was to make fans feel like they were in the moment. I shot low angles to make the band look larger than life, caught motion blur to show the energy, and played with shutter speed to balance sharpness and movement. Every night, I experiment, switching between wide shots of the whole stage to tight portraits that showed raw emotion.

The Best Part of the Job

It’s the moments in between that hit hardest. Watching the band interact off-stage, seeing the nerves, humor, the hype, the banter—it’s what makes the experience real. One of my favorite shots is of Oli just before stepping on stage, a quiet moment before the storm. Those are the shots that tell the real story.

What I’ve Learned

• Always be ready. The best shot happens when you least expect it.

• Adapt fast. Tour photography isn’t about perfection, it’s about capturing the feeling. Smash it out, don't be a perfectionist.

• Don’t just shoot the show, shoot the entire story. The bigger picture.

Touring with BMTH has set the bar HIGH. It's been one of the most intense, rewarding experiences of my career. The rush of live music, the insane energy, and the challenge of making every shot count.. this is why I do it. And if you ever get the chance to shoot live music, take it. You’ll never see a show the same way again.