Making portraits from bands and musicians that are playing live music is one of my favorite things to do. And especially with punk and metal bands. Lots of energy, a great scene loud music and impressive looks. These pictures are all made at concert in small music venues. Getting the shot can be tricky, with a wild crowd and challenging light conditions. But it’s all worth it!

Black and white photo of a punk rock band performing on stage, with the lead singer in the center holding a microphone and wearing a sleeveless shirt with tattooed arms, flanked by two guitarists, one with a mohawk hairstyle and the other with a guit
A black and white photo of a performer holding a microphone on stage, with another musician playing guitar in the background, under stage lights.
Black and white photo of a live music performance featuring a vocalist with tattoos, a sleeveless shirt with skull designs, holding a microphone with one hand while the other arm is extended, and a bassist with a mohawk hairstyle playing the bass gui
Black and white photo of a male singer with long hair, wearing a sleeveless shirt with a cross patch, singing into a microphone on stage, with another band member in the background.
Black and white photo of two male rock musicians performing on stage. The man on the left has long hair, is holding a microphone, and appears to be singing. The man on the right has long, curly hair, is wearing a sleeveless shirt that reveals tattoos
Black and white photo of a tattooed male singer with long hair and beard, holding a microphone on stage with a curtain and musical equipment in the background.
A tattooed male singer with long hair singing into a microphone on stage, with dramatic lighting.
Black and white photo of a tattooed male musician on stage, facing away from the camera, holding a microphone, with studio equipment and a sign in the background.