Getting a Little Sentimental... Los Angeles Concert Photographer

"You capture her spirit so well"

These are some of the greatest words I can be complimented.

I had the pleasure of photographing the first-year Thornton Popular Music students' final performance last week. These performances are some of my favorite gigs to photograph. What made this one so special was the presence of the students' parents. Throughout the year, these parents have seen my pictures of their kids pop up on facebook and on this blog. I didn't think anything of it, but I had multiple parents come up and express their gratitude for my images. To have a parent-- someone who's nurtured their child for over 18 years-- tell me that I capture his daughter's spirit in images means the world to me.

I seek to capture the essence of a person in my images. I want to capture the energy in a room, the moments onstage. This year has been great, but not without being surrounded by an amazing family of musicians who have adopted me as one of their own :) I am so blessed to have been embraced by this community. Thanks to the Popular Music Program and Chris Sampson for keeping me around!

Chase Kroesche and Malia Civetz. Malia's father is quoted in the first line of this blog.

Photographically yours,

Kylie

USC Thornton Popular Music Program SENIOR SHOWCASE! Los Angeles Concert Photographer

Hey Everyone!

As many of you know, the USC Thornton Popular Music Program had their Senior Showcase at the legendary Troubadour venue on Sunday, April 21st. The show was EPIC! I did a quick overview with images here.

This is the first graduating class from the popular music program. These students have spent 4 years studying, learning, playing, writing, and living their hearts out at the BEST school in the country- USC. I've had the pleasure of working alongside them for my 2 years here, and I can say that they are some of the sweetest, most energetic, inspiring and downright talented people around. As a tribute, I'll be blogging each of the featured bands/ seniors, giving each their own day/ post.

Stay tuned, and feel free to comment, tweet (@kylienic13), follow me on facebook: Kylie Nic Photography, and let me know what you think!

Photographically yours,

Kylie

Flower Friday! Los Angeles Photographer

Some color and nature to brighten your day! I just love the beauty that can be found if we take the time to look :) Have a wonderful weekend!

Photographically yours,

Kylie

USC Thornton Popular Music Senior Showcase at the Troubadour!

The first graduating class of the Thornton Popular Music Program at the University of Southern California put on an AMAZING show last night at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. These musicians are insanely talented and simply wonderful people as well. The featured seniors were:

Will Baldocchi

Nick Campbell

Leland Cox

Rozzi Crane

Annie Dingwall

Suemy Gonzalez

Barry Harris

Bryan Jarett

Peter Johnson

Lara Johnston

Justin Klunk

Megg Mahowald

Mia Minichiello

Matias Mora

Rob Nagelhout

AJ Peacox

Eric Radloff

Logan Shrewsbury

Christian Stranne

Luke Walton

Sam Wilkes

And bands:

Bear Attack!

Exist Elsewhere

Mora Mora

Party for One

& more

Here's just a few shots from the night. 

Exist Elsewhere.

Luke Walton rocks out.

Justin Klunk solos with Barry Harris and the Euphoria.

Justin Klunk.

The crowd loves Luke Walton.

Annie Dingwall.

Rozzi Crane.

Lara Johnston.

Megg Mahowld with Party for One

AJ Peacox.

Mora Mora.

Between sets, the parent's club announced a Chris Sampson Popular Music Scholarship. What an amazing gift in honor Chris, who leads the program.

The night closed with an onstage celebration. Congratulations to the entire Senior class!

Photographically yours,

Kylie

Walk the Moon at USC Springfest! Los Angeles Concert Photographer

These guys put on a killer show and had a blast onstage! I was out in the crowd (and slightly dance-impaired because of my camera) but still managed to get some great shots and have an awesome time!

Before the show, one of the members came out to paint the faces of some of the crowd. So fun!

And then they began to play!

There was a catwalk on the stage for the band to come down and interact with the crowd. Here, he gets the crowd pumped up and clapping to the beat. Note, my freshman dorm is in the background :)

Not only is their music great, but these guys have so much fun onstage!

I love this shot. I feel like it really captures the energy of the crowd and the connected spirit of a concert-- we're all united by music.

This kid was having a great time, up on someone's shoulders! Haha!

Quite the solid afternoon, and a change from the many USC concerts I photograph indoors! However, it was still closely connected to my other shows. Faith Tucker, who I photographed at USC Pop Fest, opened for these boys. She's a wonderfully talented performer and a total sweetheart! Here's some images of her at Pop Fest!

Have a great day!

Photographically yours,

Kylie

Snap Peas & Photography- Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

Snap Peas & Photography.

Two things I love: fresh veggies and my Nikon. Perfect image for a lazy Sunday! (excuse the title, I had to jump at the chance to rhyme :) )

Hope y'all had great weekends-- enjoy your Sunday!

Photographically yours,

Kylie

A Little Pixar Action- Los Angeles Photographer

Standing in the parking lot, shooting up at the power lines for 30 minutes. This is what results. Reminds me of Pixar animations of birds on a power line! I snapped one of the sunset across the lot at the end :)

Happy weekend!

Photographically yours,

Kylie