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

Liz Anne Hill pt. II

Hey everyone!

Here is another session with Liz Anne Hill and her horse Cairo. This time she busted out her guitar. 

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- Sarah C.

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Bird & The War Website

This past week my husband, Chris, has been prepping for his second show of the year with his band, Bird & The War. They are releasing their first EP next month and there was a lot of preparation. I am really proud of how hard he works to pursue his passion of music. While he was training the new guitarist, putting the EP on iTunes, and writing up content, I put together a slick new website for them! I encourage you to check it out and "like" them on Facebook, follow them on Instagram, pre-order their EP on iTunes, and support local music.