Bristol Media Photographer Amango flies to Texas to photograph Muse and U2

Here's the latest press release about my trip to Houston, Texas...

Bristol Media member Amanda Thomas from Amango Photography has just jumped on a place to Houston to shoot Muse and U2 on their current world tours. The commission came very last minute from both Total Guitar Magazine and Rhythm Magazine. Both publications enjoy national and international coverage and are the top sellers in their field. The commission was given at a days notice, with the words ’Can you fly to Texas tomorrow and shoot U2 and Muse for us please?. All the stops were pulled and three intense hours of minute planning ensued in order to make sure it could happen.

Amanda has been a photographer for over ten years and last minute changes are all part of the business, whether sourcing a location for a shoot, making changes to the brief or finding a flight to Texas at short notice. “Working in a creative industry you have to be flexible with your thinking and practice, because the work is like a piece of elastic: moving, flexing and ever-changing and you have to go with the flow.” Amanda says. “I’m really please to be involved with this job and have worked for these magazines for many years. It’s very reassuring when the client says ‘I trust you, now go and take some great shots’. I’m really looking forward to the shoot!”

Amango shoots the new cover for Future Music Magazine

The new issue of Future Music is out now on news stands.

It's not often you see DJ Xtopher gracing the cover in a white suit or sporting a keytar! But the eighties are back and with Spandau Ballet reforming and white suits being of the moment, we had to shoot this idea and put it on the cover.

There are technical challenges with shooting white on white and keeping detail, whilst watching reflections on the keytar don't blow out!

Something new from VOTB

It's not often you get to hang out in a forest with a group of musicians, in full make-up and costume. So when I was asked to shoot the latest set of promotional shots for VOTB I couldn't resist. It was a full on day, having to work hand in hand with a film director and producer. We had to coordinate my still shots around the band's video, which was being shot on the same day. It had to have a separate look to the film whilst retaining a similar feel. I'll keep you posted as to the film's launch.

VOTB, better known as Voice of the Bomb, are a talented band that look comfortable on a stadium stage. I keep your eyes on these guys...Download Festival, I wouldn't be surprised.

This was a fantastic opportunity to try out my new lensbaby and rethink the way I work. You just can't do normal with this lens. Have a look for yourself!