Katie Gregory Photography: The Blog

Anyone who has been following my work for awhile is well-aware of my love for San Diego pop-punk-rockers Pensive!  Not only do they put on a great show, but they’re so fun to hang out with.  They used to visit me every time they came to Grand Rapids, MI.  In fact, their former drummer even stole my roommate Laura away, and they’re still living together in NJ.  I couldn’t make this stuff up!  Anyhow, it was a joy to see them again – their first time playing in Seattle in four years!

I really appreciated that they played two brand new songs.  They keep getting more and more creative!  Now someone sign them to a label, please.
Julio, Pat, and Hope:  Thanks for spending time with me on your day off.  I hope we meet again soon!

The concert scene here in Seattle is really picking up now that the weather is getting nicer.  I got to photograph several long-time favorites this month:  the first of which was The Appleseed Cast at Chop Suey on March 10th.

Review @ Melophobe.com

It was my first time to the venue, and I really liked the vibe there.  While waiting for the music to begin I made a new friend Kyle, from the band To The Sea.  Check them out!  You’ll notice this was the first time I got a writer for the review – I actually met Louis in the audience!  I’m really impressed with his writing.  I’m also pleased that I got any decent photos, as it was quite dark for the projection screen.

And this past Monday I got to photograph three of my favorites at El Corazón:  Person L, I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody’s Business, and Copeland.  I’m sad to say that it was Copeland’s last tour!

Review @ Melophobe.com

I have at least one confirmed show to photograph in April that I’m really excited about!

In other news, I am officially trained and working for Moon Photo in Greenwood.   I love having the opportunity to use my film & darkroom skills again, as well as scanning and printing.  If any Seattle photographers are reading this:  bring me your negatives!

Last night I had the opportunity to photograph a couple of highly energetic bands at El Corazon.  These type of bands are the most fun to shoot because of how fast they move – you never know what exact moment you’ll freeze with the flash!

I Set My Friends On Fire:

Attack Attack!

I have also been photographing concerts for Melophobe.com.  Check out my first two reviews:

Sunny Day Real Estate

Ivan and Alyosha

Photos of Mark Rose at The Mixtape in Grand Rapids, MI
July 15, 2009