Paul Harries interview:
PAUL HARRIES- How long have you been a professional photographer?
17 years
- Where can people see your work?
Kerrang magazine and www.paulharries.com
What made you decide to pursue photography as a career?
It beats working in an office, I know I did it for long enough.
Did you study photography at college/uni or are you self-taught?
Self taught.
Why did you decide to specialize in music photography?
I love music and I cant sing or play anything.
What was the turning point that helped you get recognized for your work?
Kerrang needed a photographer fast and a friend recomended me.
What perks do you enjoy from your work?
Seeing my shots in print every week and the odd free CD.
What are your favourite lenses for concert work?
28 to 135 zoom and 10 to 22 zoom
Are there any artists do you particularly enjoy photographing? If so, why?
Anyone with a good image that enjoys being photographed.
In what way does your kit differ from live work to portraits?
When I shot film I would use medium format for portraits but now i use my digital slr for everything.
Do you work with agencies or just magazines?
Mostly Kerrang magazine but I have an agent who puts out photos to magazines abroad.
What photograph are you most proud of and why?
The photo of Ville Valo with the mask, he got so into it. Also my shoots with Slipknot.....masks again.
Film or digital? I was resistant but digital
Ever been commissioned for anything particularly unusual?
Bernard Manning in his underpants...beat that!
What photograph are you most proud of and why?
The photo of Ville Valo with the mask, he got so into it. Also my shoots with Slipknot.....masks again.
Film or digital? I was resistant but digital
Ever been commissioned for anything particularly unusual?
Bernard Manning in his underpants...beat that!
