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The Urban Ballerina
Good Evening, Hello, Hi All Back with a new blog, this time on a shoot I have wanted to do for many years, shooting a proper ballerina in unusual settings. This is a thing which I think started in the good old USA but you don’t tend to a great deal of it...
EnA and the DJ
Hey folks, hope all is well with you all. Well, it’s a dull and grey old day out there so I am sat here reflecting on a pretty mad sequence of events (by my standards at least) for EnA Photography that happened really quickly, so I just thought I would...
Welcome to My Blog
Ian Allcock – Photographer – EnA Photography
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Groverake Mine
Good Evening, Hello, Hi All Back with a new blog today. Hands up those of you have heard of Groverake Mine? I had certainly heard of it, I had seen photos of it in some Facebook groups I am a part of, but I had never been and didn’t really know where it was...
‘Universe’ – Marie Marx
I'm lucky to be able to say I've worked with quite a few local artists and bands over the last few years and this is a lady I have a long standing professional relationship with, and she is also a great friend. So I’m sat with the wonderful Marie Marx, a...
Hi – It’s been a little while….
Hi Again Everyone! It’s been a little while since my last EnA Photography blog and that’s due to a number of reasons…. Firstly, as we move out of the lockdown restrictions life appears to be getting generally busier than it has been for a few months, which is no bad thing right? I am looking […]
Black and White or Colour…
…….It’s all just a matter of preference. It’s the age old question isn’t it, black and white or colour? Well it strictly isn’t black and white, there are varying levels of each of those but there are also lots of grey’s in there too, which is why it is more accurately called Monochrome. For me […]
All the pretty things….
Hi again everyone, how are we all doing? Truth be told I’ve not been doing a great deal of photography over recent weeks due to not being able to go where I want to go and the day job needing more from me recently. What I have been doing away in the background is adding […]
Yes, we are all missing gigs…
There are many things I love about Teesside, but one thing that stands out for me is the local music scene, and it’s where my photography started. I have always loved the Teesside music scene, from my first gig going outings in the 80’s with bands like President, The Lovehearts, Glass Echo and Empires and […]
Wedding Photography – my approach…..
The first thing to say is that every wedding is very different, unique in fact. So to that end I offer a wedding photography service that is built completely around the wants and needs of the couple, whilst also offering advice, guidance and my own experience. Your Day……. Your Way I don’t sell ‘off the […]
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@thesnuts and @ellurmusic at @middlesbrough_townhall a couple of weeks ago.
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Every now and again we hire @deepgrainstudios and @primagesuk and I convince a couple of folks who are not models to come and shoot with us. This is Phil, landlord of @thekopperkeg.stockton27 who we shot a couple of weeks ago, these are my images.
So, here`s the shout out, do you fancy modelling for us? Drop me a message....
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For my @stocktoncalling headliner I chose to stay in @nevolumemusicbar to catch and shoot @lizzieesau , she took to the stage in her trademark wings and rocked the place from the beginning to the end of the set!
Massive thanks to the organisers, venues, staff, security, for all the acts and all the mates old and new who I bumped into on the day.
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The penultimate act for me at @stocktoncalling at @nevolumemusicbar was the very brilliant @frazerlambertmusic .
I`ve known Frazer for a few years and have seen him many times, both as a solo and with backing from Hugh McGouran on the #bumdrum, but ironically I have never shot more than a couple of phone shots of him, he`s a bit of a camera dodger
A brilliant set as always, he even brought his own fan club complete with t-shirts!
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As my @stocktoncalling journey progressed I made the decision to head away from the main headline slots as I kinda knew they would be well covered by other photography mates .
With that in mind I headed over to @nevolumemusicbar to catch the last three acts there, the first being @frankiedobson_ and was rewarded with a set of full power indie!
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As my @stocktoncalling day progressed I found myself in @arc_stockton , ARC 2 again, this time for @babysaidofficial , great to shoot and great sounds.
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Here’s my next new band discovery at @stocktoncalling , I love @arc_stockton ARC 2, a room I don’t think gets much use for gigs really and I feel it should.
I headed in there for @sistermaddsband having only heard their stuff on Spotify and what a musical and visual treat that was!
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One of my favourite things about @@stocktoncalling every year is finding new bands by accident. This year was no different. In @thegeorgiantheatre_stockton bar looking for a bit of calm and respite from my chaotic day and I heard a totally gorgeous sound coming from the main room.
Heading in there and I found @swan_nek . Totally mesmerising, I`ve not heard a voice like that since @elizabethfraserofficial or @officialbethgibbons , seriously!
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Here`s my take on the first few tracks of @thisiszela playing to a full room in @kustockton for @stocktoncalling .
Top banging brat pop tunes!
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A few shots from @casino_band_ set at @arc_stockton main stage at @stocktoncalling
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@hayleymckaymusic and her band @north_riding_band were always gonna be a shoot for me at @socialstockton for @stocktoncalling . I love a band who mix things up from the usual indie rock and they certainly did that. The whole room was bouncing from the off.
Well done Hayley and very well done Stockton Calling,
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A must watch for me at @stocktoncalling was the brilliant @weathershipband fronted by my mate @@jim.riggall over at @thegeorgiantheatre_stockton . A gloriously enjoyable and powerful set played to a full room!
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The next part of my S@stocktoncalling journey took me all the way to the other end of the High Street to@thelink_stockton for @dinkybossetti21 fronted by @jademiabroadheadmusic , another fantastic set!
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Next up for me at @stocktoncalling, I headed down to @nevolumemusicbar to catch @thewednesdayflowers
Punchy tunes from a young local all girl band!
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I had seen @georgebaileyband a few times in local places, mainly solo acoustic and always loved his voice and guitar playing. I was so not expecting this @stocktoncalling set at @thegeorgiantheatre_stockton , Stockton though.
I don`t know the guys on bass or drums so if you do please tag `em
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Wow! I`ve only just realised I didn`t post my @stocktoncalling images! Why did nobody remind me or tell me off? 🙂
My opening act, and I guess everyone`s opening act, at Stockton Calling this year were @strawberry.fires in @kustockton . They worked so well with the crowd who were eager for the first band of the day and they had some solid tunes.
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If you are gonna choose a high energy act to close a music festival then @analogueblood are a great choice!
Great way to end the fantastic day at @butterflyeffectlabel festival at @pealiesbarn on Saturday.
Cannot wait for the next one!!
The penultimate act on Saturday at @Butt@butterflyeffectlabel festival at @pealiesbarn were billed as @mousestheband . With @@nathanduff333 unable to play @stefrommouses took the indoor stage on his own and totally rocked the crowd as only Mouses can!
Even Psy and Dan from @@ceilingdemons hopped on stage for a couple of tracks too!
Another local fave of mine playing @butterflyeffectlabel festival at @pealiesbarn on Saturday was the original and unrivalled @dossersband
Always 100% energetic, faultless and a whole load of fun!
Another new artist for me on Saturday at @butterflyeffectlabel at @pealiesbarn on Saturday was @melaniebakermusic
Definitely a head bobbing feet tapping kinda set.
Hi-res images available, drop me a DM.