Profile of Karen McBride Manchester music photographer

Karen McBride Manchester music photographer

Karen McBride Manchester has been active in Manchester, London and abroad, photographing both famous names as well as unsigned artists.

She has built up a wealth of experience both in terms of picture-taking and running a freelance photography business, and now, in association with Photography Training Manchester, she is offering one to one tuition in photography as well as photography workshops.

Here are a few things you should know about Karen McBride Manchester music photographer

• Karen has developed a creative style that breaks the rules but captures performers in a unique way.
• She has worked with both film and digital cameras and has recently started to use film cameras again.
• Her photos have been used on album covers, for instance Billy Bragg’s album ‘Fight Songs’.
• Her photos have been featured a number of times on the covers of high quality photo magazines.
• A photo of hers appears in a prestigious compilation of music photography.
• She is a big fan of Elvis and has spent time photographing former member of his band Scotty Moore, both in the UK and the US.
• She has been one of the official photographers at Manchester’s In The City music festival and convention for many years.

• Karen photographed Robbie Williams on tour as the official photographer for the sponsors T-Mobile.
• She was previously involved in archaeology and has done archaeological (and) aerial photography.
• Karen has some very forthright views about pricing, licencing, copyright, merchandise, image rights.
• She photographed a number of acts before they were famous, including the Subways, the Ting Tings and the Scissor Sisters.
• She prefers to provide training to more experienced photographers either one to one or in small groups.
• She is an avid collector of classic cameras and loves cats and horses.

These are just a few of the things you need to know about Karen McBride. Her ongoing achievements and projects will be featured in the blog.

If you spend two hours with Karen to develop your photography, there is no doubt that you will benefit in a lasting way from her many years of experience.

Book Karen using the contact form below, or phone or text 07599 463450.