Photography Genre: Music + Touring
"Meet Anna Lee, a Los Angeles-based music and portrait photographer specializing in touring. Since 2013, Anna has been on the road with artists across the alt, rock, and pop genres, capturing authentic moments from intimate clubs to massive stadiums. Currently, she serves as the tour photographer for Coldplay, blending her passion for music with her keen eye for storytelling through photography."
Through photo and video, she prioritizes artful and thoughtfully captured moments, that are candid and true to life. Originally from Oklahoma City where she found love for working in live shows, Anna is a music fan first, and enjoys using content to include fans in the concert experience.
When off the road in Los Angeles, she works on a variety of photography and other creative projects including press shoots, film and TV set work, commercial, and weddings.
Ask for what you want! It took me a long time to figure out how to take my career and direction into my own hands. Pitch yourself, and build your own opportunities. You are the expert on what you do, and ultimately we’re all just figuring this out as we go!
Touring often leads to extraordinary experiences. Anna recalls a unique day with The Struts, where they performed two concerts on opposite sides of the globe within the same calendar day. After an afternoon festival in Japan, they flew to Los Angeles, traversing time zones, and performed an evening headlining show in California. Such adventures highlight the unpredictable and exhilarating nature of tour photography.
My gear bag almost always contains:
Instagram – instagram.com/annaleemedia
Website – annaleemedia.com
Blog – annaleemedia.com/blog-posts
"Anna's experiences and insights resonate with Canadian photographers navigating the vibrant music scenes in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Her emphasis on preparedness, adaptability, and proactive career development offers valuable lessons for photographers aiming to excel in concert and tour photography across Canada."
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