Think of a place combine good music, creative people, sunshine in winter and giant cuban sandwich with beer… What’s better than Miami Music Week and Winter Music Conference? In 2019 I toured with China’s one and only Carta as a music tour photographer in Miami, documenting the day in his life as DJ during Miami Music Week.
The daily schedule was packed with poolside shows, interviews, catching up with friends and fellow DJs in the music industry, along with a good meal with his mentors/friends — the legendary House DJ duo Chocolate Puma. We started the day at Spinnin’ Records Spinnin’ Hotel at Sixty Hotel on South Beach. Finishing up with a back to back session with Chocolate Puma at their A Journey Through House show at Shore Club on Collins Avenue.
What does it like to be a music photographer in Miami on tour? I have put together a mini album of the exciting 24 hours I toured with Carta. One thing for sure, it was filled with laughter, beer, good music and awesome friends. Ft. Chocolate Puma, Breathe Carolina, Terry Zhong, EDX, Spinnin’ Record and more.
Enjoy!
I have also followed Carta around at Amsterdam Dance Event ADE 2019. Check this post out
As a videographer in the music industry, I am passionate about filmmaking. That is to say, my photojournalist background widely inspires my style.
First of all, I was very lucky to travel across the UK and around the world, capturing amazing shows in locations like London, Amsterdam, China and more.
On-site at the event, I am always trying my best to discover different angles, from epic production of the show to funny behind-the-scenes moments on tour with music artists.
By pushing the creative boundary while editing, I love to create documentary-style after-movies for events and artists. So when you look back at the highlight video, it puts a smile on your face.
Below are some highlight videos I have put together for music artists and events over the years as a music videographer. You can also check out my work as a music photographer on my Gigcapture page.
Beatport x Mochakk ADE 2023 at a secret penthouse party in Amsterdam, b2b2b with @jaymariani_@cesar.nardini during the ADE Friday craziness, showcasing the new Beatport Streaming #BeatportStreaming product on Pioneer CDJ-3000.
August Bank Holiday is always the busiest weekend in summer. Running between SW4 in London and Creamfields in Cheshire (heart of England yeh) this year, I managed to capture some precious moments at both massive music festivals in the UK.
Every year in October, Clubbing in Asia hosts our yearly reunion in Amsterdam. Ray, the founder of CIA, invites all his friends in music industry to gather in the restaurant in central Amsterdam, for a good few hours of catching up and dinner. This year, instead of attending as a guest, I was invited by Clubbing in Asia to capture this annual gathering event as an event photographer in Amsterdam; and of course, as well as wine and dine.
This year in 2019, the guest list is dazzling. We have Asia’s finest DJs, producers, promoters, booking agents, production companies, record labels and photographer( :D ), all gathered in one room. Apparently, according to Ray, Donald and Jerry, every year we have more and more people travel from Asia to attend Amsterdam Dance Event. So their capacity of ADE dinner gets bigger and bigger each year. That is to say, I have put together a mini album of highlights of the evening. How many of familiar faces can you spot here?
Check out my post of another event photographer Amsterdam mini album. For Carta & Co. and Third Party’s Release night at Nova.
