Edition 2010: Ami Barwell

“Yorkshire-bred, London-based Rock ‘n’ Roll photographer Ami Barwell has been shooting within the music industry for the past 10 years. Striking and atmospheric, honest & sexy; her photographs seek out and capture their subjects’ soul. Ami’s ability to capture the raw essence of her subject on film has earned her a solid reputation as one of the World’s leading music photographers. Her photography, both portraiture and live, has gained Worldwide critical acclaim. It encapsulates the true spirit of rock ‘n’ roll – passion, emotion, sex, sweat and soul. Ami gains the trust and respect of the bands and artists she photographs. Ongoing working relationships & life-long friendship ensue. In return she gives them photographs to believe in. Perfect, frozen-forever rock ‘n’ roll moments.

Ami’s wide range of clients include EMI, Virgin, SONY BMG, Classic Rock Magazine, Warners, The Grammy Awards, Oyster Magazine, Universal and Atlantic records. Working with artists as diverse as Radiohead, Ian Brown, Iggy Pop, Lenny Kravitz, Interpol, Editors, REM, The Hives, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, Paul Weller, Kings of Leon, Snow Patrol, New York Dolls and The White Stripes.”

Website: www.musicphotographer.co.uk