UK Music Photographer – Live Music, Bands & Artist Photography
Looking for a UK music photographer for your band, artist project, live show or next release?
I’m Priti Shikotra, a Manchester-based photographer specialising in music photography, live music and artist portraits, working with musicians and creative projects across the UK.
From intimate gigs and backstage moments to promotional portraits and larger live shows, I create photographs that feel authentic, energetic and connected to the artist.
Music Photography Across the UK
Although I’m based in Manchester, I’m available for music photography bookings throughout the UK.
I work with:
- Bands and solo artists
- Musicians and performers
- Independent and emerging artists
- PRs, labels and music teams
- Venues and promoters
- Festivals and live events
Whether you need a few powerful press portraits or complete coverage of a live show, I can tailor a shoot around what you actually need.
Live Music Photography
Live music photography isn’t just about photographing someone standing at a microphone.
The atmosphere, audience, movement, lighting and moments happening around the performance are all part of the story.
I photograph:
- Gigs and concerts
- Festivals
- Touring artists
- Support acts
- Backstage and behind-the-scenes
- Promotional events
- Artist appearances
The aim is to capture photographs that show what it felt like to be there.
Musician & Artist Portraits
Your press photos are often the first thing people see when they discover your music.
I create natural and creative musician portraits and band photography that can be used across:
- Press and PR
- Websites
- Social media
- Spotify and streaming profiles
- Tour announcements
- Magazine features
- Album and single campaigns
- Promotional material
You don’t need to be experienced in front of a camera. I keep shoots relaxed and conversational, helping you create images that feel like you rather than overly staged portraits.
Why Work With a Music Photographer?
Music photography is about more than simply taking a good portrait.
Understanding the environment, performance and visual identity of an artist can make a huge difference to the final images.
My background in music photography has included working with artists, live events and organisations including Kerrang!, NME, Manchester International Festival and Manchester Museum, alongside independent musicians and performers.
That experience helps me approach every shoot with the same goal: creating photographs that have personality and a reason to exist.
Based in Manchester. Available Across the UK.
I’m based in Manchester and regularly work across the North West, but I’m available for photography bookings throughout the UK.
If you’re releasing new music, planning a tour, promoting a gig or simply need a new set of photographs for your artist profile, get in touch to discuss your shoot.
Looking for a UK music photographer?
Get in touch to discuss your music photography or artist portrait project.
Priti
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