Women Fuck Shit Up Fest 2018 - Los Angeles Concert Photographer

I had the honor of photographing a music festival held in LA recently called Women Fuck Shit Up.

WFSU Fest uses music and art to bridge communities and raise awareness around social justice issues while aiming to create a community of womyn to hone their power and defy the feminine stereotype of “softness’. The space is about diversity, equity and inclusion. It was a very positive and empowering place to be on a Friday and Saturday night in Los Angeles.

Each year the festival benefits a local organization that supports womyn. This year it benefited LA Center for Law and Justice. This non-profit is dedicated to helping those in need with law services, education and awareness immigration status to sexual harassment cases. These services come free of charge for those who meet the poverty threshold.

The line up was awesome, check it out here. Without further ado, here are my favorites from the whole fest that I saw.

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xo,
Sarah C.

The New Varisty & Bristol To Memory | Orange County Photographer

On Friday night I attended a show at The Constellation Room at The Observatory in Santa, Ana. My husband's band, Bird & The War, was on the bill to play so when I left the house I grabbed my camera, ready to shoot some video for them and also be the merch girl.  I was impressed by a few of the bands, so much so, that I picked up my camera and photographed a bit for them. The first band that caught my interest was The New Varsity. Within a few seconds, I knew it was going to be a fun performance. Why? Because, Pop Punk.

And then the headliners, Bristol to Memory played a great alternative, pop punk set! This was a kick-off show for their EPIC PROPORTIONS TOUR. They were really entertaining to watch.

Hopefully you can walk away from this post with some new music to listen to!

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The Gromble | Orange County Concert Photographer

It was a pleasure to photograph The Gromble last night at Orange County DIY in Lake Forest, CA. This little venue is quickly becoming a favorite of mine to shoot at. They keep booking fantastic bands and it's a rad little spot in south Orange County. Upstairs there's a studio owned by The Gromble where artists are recorded and produced by the drummer, Stefan Mac.
Hope you enjoy these photos and be sure to check out the band's music.

Venue: Orange County DIY located at North Dwarf Records in Lake Forest, CA.

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- Sarah

The Shakes & Dear Kora | Orange County Documentary Photographer

Last night I attended a small show for local bands in Lake Forest, CA. The opener was The Shakes. They were a fun alternative indie rock band that moved people to dance which I really enjoyed. And next up was Dear Kora. I loved their emotional vibe and hint of Flyleaf tone. They really captured the audience and even had a mosh pit going at the end.

In the past when I have done concert photography I have solely focused on the band but now with the documentary mindset, I found myself focusing on the fans and getting the raw emotion of the show.

I shot in RAW but I put my settings to Monochrome (Black & White) in camera, knowing that I could see them in color later when editing. While editing, I decided I liked how the majority of photos looked in Black & White and stuck with that. 

Hope you enjoy :)

Venue: Orange County DIY located at North Dwarf Records in Lake Forest, CA.

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- Sarah