Music Festival Photography by James Bridle
Step into the world of James Bridle, a dedicated photographer with a passion for capturing the energy, emotion, and atmosphere of music festivals and live events for over 15 years. If you love the vibrancy of festival culture, you’re in the right place. James has had the privilege of working as part of the official photography team for some of the world’s biggest music festivals, including Snowbombing, Reading, Download, Wireless, SXM Festival, Creamfields, Miami Ultra, among many others.
Throughout his career, James has photographed a wide range of production setups and live performances, working to capture production shows for artists such as Alicia Keys, Anastacia, Steve Aoki, Dave the Rapper, and Stormzy. If you’re looking for inspiration for your own lighting and production work, you can explore his portfolio here.
With three National awards for music photography, James truly understands how to capture the energy and emotion that music brings to people—and the magic that people bring to festivals. Beyond music, he has also worked in high-profile industries, including Premier League sport, the 5-star cruise industry, LUSH Cosmetics, and Apple Inc.
In addition to his event work, James is also the show photographer for Steve Aoki, traveling worldwide as part of the Contours Agency, run by Sam Neil. His portfolio includes work with some of the most renowned brands and festivals across the globe.
James has a keen eye for commercial value, ensuring that every shot aligns perfectly with marketing and advertising campaigns. He focuses on capturing images that showcase a scene, place, or venue in the most compelling way—always hunting for the perfect "money shot. He Sells an experience through his work, and strives to find those shots that bring the action and emotion straight to the viewing audience.
