About Me

Manchester & London Music Photographer

Priti Shikotra | Music Photographer in Manchester & London

Hi, I’m Priti (pronounced pretty).

I’m a Manchester-based music photographer specialising in musician portraits and live concert photography, working across Manchester, London and throughout the UK. I photograph artists, bands and live events, and I’m always happy to travel to capture powerful moments in music.

My work focuses on creating images that feel authentic — whether that’s a carefully directed portrait or the raw energy of a live performance. I’m always chasing images that reflect personality, atmosphere and emotion.

I photograph everything from intimate grassroots gigs to large-scale arena shows, and alongside my photography work I also deliver photography workshops and training. This includes one-to-one sessions and in-house corporate photography workshops, with recent clients including multinational fashion brands and cultural organisations.

Recent clients include Action for Children, The British Museum, Manchester Museum, Kerrang! Magazine, Manchester International Festival, BBC Introducing, Jack Daniels UK, NME and MCR Pale Ale, alongside businesses booking corporate photography training workshops.

For musician portrait photography, I work closely with record labels, management, agencies and artists to create strong PR imagery used for album artwork, EP covers and marketing campaigns.

I’m proud to work with clients across Manchester, London and beyond, and I’m continually inspired by the creativity and diversity of the music industry.

If you’re looking for a music photographer or photography workshop provider in Manchester or London, feel free to get in touch at info@pshikotra.com.

I’d love to hear about your project and see how we can work together.

Priti

“Priti came highly recommended as a music photographer, but her work shines beyond that into a variety of areas – from capturing engagement at local community events, the passion of international headline artists on the stage, to the excitement and anticipation of audiences.   Priti was flexible, accommodating, patient, thorough and an absolute delight to work with. We very much look forward to collaborating with her again soon.” Jamie – Leigh Hargreaves – Senior Press Officer, Manchester International Festival / Factory International

Jamie - Leigh Hargreaves

Senior Press Officer
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Manchester International Festival / Factory International
“In my time as art editor at Kerrang! Magazine, I developed a keen understanding of what a successful photographer would require, Priti possesses all of these traits, she is firstly a talented live music photographer with a creative eye. Secondly she is responsive and professional, I always had full confidence that if I emailed her about a commission, she would respond promptly with an answer. She never missed a deadline and was lightning fast at submitting high quality print ready photos. Lastly, and probably most importantly she is a genuinely nice person who is always a pleasure to work with. ”

Matt Dykzeul

Art Editor
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Kerrang! Magazine
The Libertines
The Struts live at Leeds Festival

Festivals:

Manchester International Festival / Factory International 2019/2021/2022/2023
Leeds Festival 2015
Parklife Festival 2015
Leeds Festival 2014
Parklike Festival 2014
Bingley Festival 2014

Bands / Artists I’ve captured:

Linkin Park / Korn / Slipknot / Mariah Carey / Jessie J / Usher / Taylor Swift / Ed Sheeran / Foals / The Orielles / The Dunwells / The Struts / Macklemore / Slaves / The Darkness / Ho99o9 / Florence & The Machine / Imagine Dragons / Olly Murs / The Vamps / James Bay / Placebo / The Cribs / Rival Sons / The Pretty Reckless / Hozier / Ella Eyre / Black Veil Brides / Ratboy