Header photo by Copenhell
(yeah, I’m in there somewhere, spot me if ya can)
WHO?
I’ve been obsessing over music and everything visual for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest childhood drawings depicted live music performances, band portraits, and cover art designs for albums.
I’ve also been playing music for the better part of my life and, over the years, have attended more than 800 concerts. For nearly 20 years, I’ve worked as a music photographer and music critic, as well as an Art Director and Creative Director.
On top of that, for more than eight years I worked in the marketing department of one of the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturers, Roland Corporation, where I was responsible for all of the company’s visual marketing activities across Scandinavia.
I’ve been an active part of the Copenhagen and international music community for as long as I can remember – whether as an attendee, artist, professional, fan, or critic.
All of this forms the foundation of my understanding of what it takes to capture music in a single image. Because translating music into a still photograph is far more complex than it may seem. Beyond technical skill, it requires deep understanding and experience.
WHY?
Why?
Are you kidding me?
Did you not just read the previous section?
Alright, alright. Being any kind of photographer requires significant skill and technical understanding. But once you move past that, you need something more to truly capture the feeling and atmosphere of the subject at hand.
All the aspects mentioned in the “Who?” section are what make the difference between a photographer and someone whose DNA has always been about visualizing music – even before they were fully aware of it.
It’s about understanding, connection, history, and, above all, the feel of a specific show. Achieving this isn’t something that can be learned quickly; it comes with time and unconditional emotional involvement.
So now that you know the who and the why, feel free to reach out.