LIVE. LOUD.: May 2013

We live in a 'snap happy' world! From selfies on social networks, to apps that make you go from drab to fab in a matter of seconds. We have become so obsessed with the way we look and the way other people see us that we may have lost the true essence of photography.

There’s a lot more to it then just striking a pose, pouting and having your hair tousled just the right way. Besides the lighting and all the other elements that form the basis of effective photography, to me, the subject and the photographer need to be intrinsically linked. Once you’ve sensed the connection between the subject and the photographer, the result seems quite organic. Photography tells a story. Whether it’s portraits or live shows, the best photos to me are the ones that retain both raw emotion and spontaneity.

Anyone can shoot massive stars like Lady Gaga and Rihanna given the budget and grand scale of it all. But it takes true talent to capture, let's just say.. the "not-so-mainstream" acts in ways that evoke a sense of vulnerability or intensity.

I’ve compiled some of my favourite rock photographers (not in specific order) and some of the artists that they have shot. Portraits and performances. Please go to the photographer’s websites to view these respective images in their full glory.

TIM HARMON- Love how imaginative he is.

Shooting range includes: Travis Barker, Blink 182