My Darkest Days | Concert

Tuesday I got to go see my favorite band, My Darkest Days, perform at Mojoes in Joliet, IL. It was so amazing! I got in touch with their manager to see if I could get a photo pass. I didn't hear back, so I just went over to the venue early to talk with the people she emailed to ask about the pass. I talked with Murphy and he gave the okay and got me set up with a wristband. I had the first 3 songs in the photo pit (which is industry standard) and the rest of the set to take photos from the stairs right beside the stage and the balcony. This band is my favorite for many reasons, one of them being that their live shows are amazing! They're also the most friendly band and treat their fans so well. They never hesitate to sign autographs or take pictures with their fans. Check them out if you haven't already, you won't regret it!

Edit: Reid, Doug, and Matt even used my photos as their defaults on Facebook! Again, another example of why I love this band.

Marilyn Manson & Rob Zombie Poster | Graphic Design

I took it upon myself to design a poster for the upcoming Marilyn Manson/Rob Zombie concert in Moline on October, 13th. 105.7 the X hadn't asked me to, but I figured I'd at least get something to add to my portfolio if nothing else. I wanted it to be scary and just scream Halloween! After I was all finished, they liked it so much that they went ahead and had it printed up and displayed!

I'm so excited for this show! I've been a Manson fan for a long time now (his greatest hits CD is one of my favorites) and I just know this will be an awesome show with him and Zombie! We're working on getting me a photo pass. I'm crossing my fingers! Even if I don't end up with one, it'll still be a great night!

New Job at Peoria Camera Shop

So, I have some good news: I got a part-time job at Peoria Camera Shop! I'm pretty excited! My goal in life is to find a job that doesn't feel like work, which is why I chose the creative field and more specifically photography. I am so glad I'll get to geek out a little bit more about cameras and help others with their photography needs. Please like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!

Colby | Newborn Session

Marjorie and Zach finally had their baby, Colby! I'm not the biggest fan of babies, but even I had to admit that Colby is adorable! I was a little nervous photographing my first newborn, but Colby really set the bar high. He was pretty much perfect! He slept most the time and cooperated with us for all the different poses and adjustments. The Carters are a beautiful family!

105.7 the X T-Shirt | Graphic Design

We are currently out of t-shirts at the 105.7 the X studios, so I've been doing some designs trying to find the right one. The favorite so far has been the whiskey shirt! This is a popular shirt among band merch, so I figured that X listeners would appreciate it, as well. AND it's unisex! As a longtime female 105.7 the X fan, I thought that this was definitely a plus!

 

Hopefully we'll be giving these out at remote stops at some point!

Carnival of Madness | Concert

New Medicine played at a show for 105.7 the X last month and I got a chance to talk with their drummer, Ryan. He invited me to take some photos at the Carnival of Madness show in Springfield, featuring New Medicine, Cavo, Halestorm, Chevelle, and Evanescence. I didn't get a chance to take photos of Evanescence and only got a few of Chevelle before I had to leave the photo pit. It was an awesome experience and I can't thank Ryan or New Meds enough!