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meTomodo started in 2005, originally offering web design, graphics and some photography work. During college I studied photography at A Level and through that gained a huge interest in the art and technique of photography. In 2008 I bought my first digital SLR camera and started straight away getting out and taking photos of live musicians and bands. (already doing so before with just a compact camera) In 2009 I made upgrades to my kit and developed my skills further. This year I'm attemtping to take my work full-time, expanding my services to include portraits, video and web promotion.

I am different to most music photographers in that you'll often find me in places that other photographers are not. I also make sure I cover a broad range of music genres and types of venue. From mellow folk/acoustic performers to loud and wild metal bands. From open mics at your local pub to established music venues and theatres.

As for the photos I take I try to adapt my style to the style of the person playing, ranging from wide dramatic shots to close intimate shots. I'm a big fan of using natural light wherever possible, adding flash where neccessary. Again it's all about adapting to what I am shooting.

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To see a portfolio of my work and other photos outside of my usual work check out my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomodophotography

If you are a photographer as well and want to talk photos, technique, gear, anything feel free to e-mail me or find me on Facebook - I'm always up for chatting to and helping out fellow photographers!

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I photograph and support various local unsigned music nights & venues including: Festivals and special events I have photographed include:
  • Good Intentions at The Good Intent, Puttenham (acoustic)
  • Cyder Productions at The Star, Godalming (open mic acoustic)
  • Alton Lounge Bar at Alton Community Centre (rock/metal/punk)
  • Strangers On A Train at Fahrenheit 55, Guildford (acoustic)
  • Guildford Backline Live (all genres)
  • Guildford Boileroom (all genres)
  • Guilfest (2009)
  • Butserfest (2008 / 2009)
  • Weyfest (2008 / 2009)
  • Farnham Maltings Festival (2008 / 2009)
  • Good Intentions Festival (2009 / 2010)
  • Brooklands Radio Live Lounge (2009 / 2010)
  • Guildford Brit Awards (2009)
Artists I actively work with and/or support include:
Mike Dawes & Amy Turk // Civilized Tears // Julia K // Kitayah // Holah // Amy Studt // Susie Clarke //
Vic Cracknell // Brassneck // Anna Neale // Saxon Black
...and many more!