Blog by James Bridle highlighting some of my recent work in the field of Photography, show casing festivals, like Bestival, Isle of Wight, Global Gathering, SoundClash, and many more. Also covering PA club events, fitness fashion shoots and weddings! Photographer based in Bournemouth, Dorset covering Christchurch & Poole.
When the call came in to photograph Flippers Roller Disco's 1st Anniversary with 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes, I knew I was about to witness an unforgettable spectacle. Armed with my camera gear and a passion for seizing fleeting moments, I entered Flippers, London's vibrant center for retro vibes and infectious beats.
James Bridle, a seasoned event and music photographer with over 12 years of experience, recently achieved a significant milestone in his career by being featured in Forbes People. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Bridle's exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Through his lens, Bridle has captured the essence of countless events and musical performances, immortalizing moments that resonate with audiences around the world.
As a passionate photographer, I had the extraordinary privilege of capturing the electrifying moments at the monumental 20th anniversary of Download Festival. From June 8th to the 11th, Donnington Park transformed into a mecca for rock and metal enthusiasts. With a lineup boasting heavyweights like Metallica, Evanescence, Parkway Drive, Disturbed, Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, and many more, Download Festival 2023 was a visual paradise and a playground for my lens.
Read MoreAt the end of 2022, I had the pleasure of working with one of the most elite content creation teams in the world Alive Coverage. I found myself working at the amazing and relatively new MDL Beast festival based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Here’s a gallery of some of my favourite images from the 3 day Beast in the desert. Once again shout out to the amazing team at MDL Beast and Alive coverage for their sheer professionalism and incredible talent from over 10 different countries.
Read MoreCosta Rica, what a country! What a place! Back in January I flew out to this magical place to be part of a music festival which has landed a beautiful new home in the Jungle around Tamarindo. I was due to be there for 10 days capturing this amazing spectacle that brings in people from all over the world….
Read MoreSo here we are in August of 2022, another wonderful year in music and events. Its been great to get back to it properly this year with the words ‘COVID’ moving swiftly behind us. This year ive spent some good time in and out of events around the country and world.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I was asked to fly out to Ibiza, to capture some content for a hot new day party at Ocean Beach Club. House in Paradise every Monday was long overdue some new content for the summer. This was my first experience of the well known hang out for the rich and famous. My only real experience of it was based on videos id seen on instagram with the Clubs Owner Wayne Lineker.
Read MoreAfter an truly epic weekend at Downloads full size edition for 2022, bathed in glorious sunshine for a good 70% of the weekend. I wanted to share some of my favourite images from the festival, I gave my task of narrowing things down to 10 images. After shooting nearly 10k Images over the 3 days this was no easy task.
Read MoreAn extremely lavish, and beautiful party created by MGN Events for a client, I was hired to capture this amazing setup. Check out some of my photos in the gallery. Photography by James Bridle www.JamesBridlePhoto.co.uk / info@festivalphotography.co.uk
Read MoreIndustry Music Photographer from Bournemouth, Dorset (UK) covering a wide range of festivals, Bestival, Isle of Wight, Creamfields, Wireless. Providing professional covering for weddings, commercial, event photography.
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