Mark Latham

Mark Latham is a photographer whose gig photography is amazing. Not only does Latham shoot tours but he also does plenty of gigs, festivals and also band promo shots which I've seen to be used in music magazines.

From following him on social media, one thing I can say about Latham is that he is always busy. But his photos never slip, they are always on point. His website is full of recent work and gig coverage with numerous bands at numerous locations. But his website also shows what a talented gig photographer he is.

Latham's work is always bright and bold, full of energy, much like the shows that he is photographing and this is where I really find inspiration from Latham. I love how he takes the time to not only photograph the crowd, but to also find a shot that emphasises the atmosphere of the gig and the enjoyment of the crowd themselves.

Trivium at Bloodstock 2015 ©Mark Latham Photography *

Latham captures the chemistry on stage amazingly, whether it be between the band members themselves or the artists interaction with the crowd but I also love how Latham will nearly always do shots from the back of the crowd towards the stage. This really captures the energy of the show from the crowds perspective and gives an insight into the atmosphere of the event in the venue, whether it be a large outdoor festival or a small intimate indoor gig.

I find inspiration from Latham from his ability to capture the entire ambience of the gig, through the artists, the interaction with the crowd and with the crowds reactions to the band themselves. I have tried to capture images from the back of the crowd, and it's not easy to get the kind of final image that Latham gets. But then I don't have the best equipment and lenses for it. I captured this image from a recent shoot from the back of the room.

Combichrist at Bristol - © AlCallow Photography

Nowhere near Latham's standard but it's something I will definitely continue to practice. I also would like to remember to try to capture shots of the crowd too but again, that depends on where you are stood to be able to shoot well.

For more information about Mark Latham and to see his work, you can visit his website http://www.marklatham.co.uk/ or his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MarkLathamPhotography

*image courtesy of Mark Latham