Recently Alex left a comment on Instagram saying “Can you get David Fearn aka shit show Dave on the podcast? it would be great to see the other side of concert photography, the guys who shoot shows that rarely have a pit and can shoot the whole show. And how it is to deal with crazy crowds!”
Sure. I can Alex!
Today’s guest is Los Angeles based music photographer Dave “Shitshow” Fearn, Dave committed to documenting the dark underground punk/rock scene instead of Hollywood celebrities and shooting big stadium shows.
In this interview, we’ll talk about his personal journey from being a pro sports photographer who was never touched by his own work, why he is giving it all for the local music community and Dave will explain why he started to publish his own magazine.
In this Episode, You’ll learn
- about Daves transformation from a sports photographer to becoming a music photog
- why he is shooting only for his personal pleasure
- why Dave is so passionate about the underground rock/punk scene in LA
Dave’s Favourites
- Best Camera For Photography: Canon 6D
- Best Lens For Concert Photography: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
- Best Record Of All Time: Sleep – Dopesmoker
- Music Photographer you admire: Sacha Lecca, A.F. Cortes, Coen Rees
Follow Dave Shitshow Fearn
Homepage: www.davidfearn.com
Instagram: @shitshowdave
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