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"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." Hunter S. Thompson

NAME: Mike Gatiss
GENDER: Male
LOCATION: EUROPE, United Kingdom, Cuddington
CAMERA: Canon 1D mkIII
I LOVE: new music, gaming, photography

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Music photography combines two of my greatest loves. Music has always been a huge influence on my life and if I ever told my, (probably quite dull), life story I wouldn't be able to do it without referring to the music I was listening to at the time. Whether it's the Stock Aitken and Waterman produced pop of my youth, the heavy metal rebellion of my teenage years or the eclectic mix that fills my ipod now, there's a tune for everything.

Capturing a musical performance or a sense of the music in a press shot is an art. It's not just about getting the exposure, focus and all the other technical factors right; as important as they are. The critical element is capturing the passion, the energy, the music, and all the other reasons the fans turn out it droves.

I am also interested in working with writers covering other types of stories whether from local interest to protests so if you can write and need a photographer give me a shout.

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gig-shots commented on 19/10/2009

If you're a writer covering events in the North-West of England and need some top quality photography to go with your articles give me a call on +447973 240188 or drop me a line at mike@gig-shots.com