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February 2010

H.I.M (photo by John Raptis)

H.I.M Live @ The Hifi Bar, Melbourne, Australia

Wicked Game

It’s always a treat getting to shoot a band you absolutely adore! Having been a huge H.I.M fan for quite a few years now, I was greatly anticipating the opportunity to photograph these guys.

Which is saying something. Earlier in the day I won a pass to go and see the incredible Faith No More but I surrendered that ticket to my cousin. Couple that with the fact that also, Meshuggah were doing a show elsewhere – I decided to stick with Ville and the boys and finally get to photograph this truly incredible band.

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Ace Frehley (photo by John Raptis)

Life On The Road: On Tour With Ace Frehley

Outer Space

For just over a year now, I have been concentrating on live music photography. It has been quite an adventure. Every gig I have shot has come with its own experience and story to tell. For me, this is where the true beauty and majesty of photography lies. Bottom line… its ability to leave you with a story or an experience is what it is all about, and there have been many stories to tell. Many experiences to learn from and many differing situations to deal with. I have shot close to 100 international Rock acts and each and every one is different from the other. Each and every one has helped me refine my craft.

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