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Concert Photography 101: Shooting your first show

by Tony Simons | Nov 14, 2018 | Tips and Tricks

Hey again, friends and family! Welcome back to the next installment of my Concert Photography 101 series. I already covered how to get a photo pass in the first post, now it's time to talk about shooting your first show. In this edition, I'll cover what to do upon...

Julien-K – Wooly’s (10/30/18)

by Tony Simons | Nov 1, 2018 | Concerts

Julien-K is an electronic rock band based in Long Beach, California, that began as a side project for electronic music created by Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck from Orgy, alongside Anthony ‘Fu’ Valcic.

Green Death – Wooly’s (10/20/18)

by Tony Simons | Oct 23, 2018 | Concerts

Green Death is a thrash/death/horror metal band based here in Des Moines, Iowa. The band consists of Sol Bales (vocals), Ryan Berrier (drums), Parker Willis (bass) Mark Reinking (rhythm guitar), and Joe Kiplinger (lead guitar).

Concert Photography 101: How to get a photo pass

by Tony Simons | Oct 19, 2018 | Tips and Tricks

Wanna take professional quality photos of your favorite bands? You’re gonna need a photo pass. Here’s how to get one.

Machine Head – Wooly’s (10/18/18)

by Tony Simons | Oct 19, 2018 | Concerts

Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Robb Flynn and bassist Adam Duce.

Parker’s senior photos in downtown Des Moines

by Tony Simons | Oct 17, 2018 | Portraits

Parker is 17 and entering his last year of high school. He works at a local grocery store in his hometown and loves his job. In his spare time, he likes to game and can also play the tuba.

Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic – Wooly’s (10/12/18)

by Tony Simons | Oct 13, 2018 | Concerts

Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic comes to Wooly’s. Pat Roach – aka Randy, of Trailer Park Boys fame, is heading out on the road with his two-man comedy show. Helping him warm up the crowd is his longtime friend and comedian/musician, Sheldon Valleau.

Suicidal Tendencies – Wooly’s (10/3/18)

by Tony Simons | Oct 4, 2018 | Concerts

Suicidal Tendencies is an American crossover thrash band formed in 1980 in Venice, California by vocalist Mike Muir, who is the only remaining original member of the band.

No One Here Gets Out Alive – Wooly’s (9.28.18)

by Tony Simons | Sep 29, 2018 | Concerts

No One Here Gets Out Alive is a Doors tribute band based in Des Moines, Iowa. Members include Aaron Lea, Mike Ruby, Rich Cantrell and Joe Corbin of Cirrus Minor with Dan Hemann of Absolute Power.

Hendrix Experience – Wooly’s (9/28/18)

by Tony Simons | Sep 29, 2018 | Concerts

Hendrix Experience is a Jimi Hendrix cover band from Des Moines, Iowa. The band consists of Robert Ankum on guitar and vocals, Scot Sutherland on bass, and Paul Robert Thompson on drums.

Stone Sour – Westfair Amphitheater (8/25/18)

by Tony Simons | Aug 26, 2018 | Concerts

Stone Sour is an American rock band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1992, performing for five years, before disbanding in 1997. The group consists of Corey Taylor, Josh Rand, and Roy Mayorga, Johnny Chow, and Christian Martucci. The band is currently on tour to support their latest album, Hydrograd.

From Ashes To New – Westfair Amphitheater (8/25/18)

by Tony Simons | Aug 26, 2018 | Concerts

From Ashes to New is an American rock band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The band’s lineup frequently shifts, vocalist Matt Brandyberry being the founding and sole constant member.

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Hi, I’m Tony! I’m a Freelance Photographer, Web Designer, and Blogger based in Des Moines, Iowa.

I specialize in shooting portraits, concerts, sporting events, and landscapes. When I’m not working for a client, you can usually find me out capturing a beautiful sunset, the Des Moines city skyline, or chasing light trails and long exposure shots well past the “Blue Hour”.

Thanks SO much for stopping by and checking out my work.

NO, REALLY – it means the world to me!