MUSIC FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Amanda MacEachen
The electrifying atmosphere that a music festival brings is indescribable, everyone gathered in one place, and all for the same reason. Every attendant has a source of connection, whether it’s the music or just enjoying a pint in the sunshine, it’s a field of happiness. One thing I love more than attending festivals is photographing them. This year I had the honour of photographing Scotland’s biggest music festival: TRNSMT. I was allocated the Friday slot, with music legends Pulp headlining, and also featuring sets from Niall Horan, George Ezra, Cat Burns, Dean Lewis and many more.
The day started off with a very packed camera bag, picking up my photo pass and making my way to the media tent. It was such a privilege to be surrounded by so many creatives and interact with numerous talented people, of whose work I so admire. We were all on our feet for over ten hours of the day, and one thing I completely underestimated was the effort of constantly running between stages to make it on time for the start of acts. I had 14 acts to shoot during the day, and we must have looked like maniacs running around with so much equipment.
We were lucky with the glorious weather we were given; the sun was shining and everything seemed to run incredibly smoothly throughout the day. I felt very grateful to be in the photo pit and to shoot some of my favourite artists, as well as capture the thrilling crowds and moments that fans will treasure.
I ended the day with a total of 2500 photos taken and painful arms from having to hold my camera so high to reach the stage! It was an overall extraordinary experience, and definitely felt like a pure full circle moment.
This article first appeared in PRISMA, Issue 9.