A Few from the Circle Pit

Metal is almost a spiritual experience for a lot of fans. Nowhere else is this more evident than in the circle pit. While I don’t recommend that music photographers jump right in unless they a) have both camera insurance and b) feel pretty confident that they can stiff-arm a 175lb dude doing the windmill, I [...]
Nov 14, 2009 | Categories: Documentary Photography, Music Photography | Tags: 2009, CONCERT, concert photography, decrepit birth, gramercy theater, Music Photography | 7 Comments »
Decrepit Birth

Decrepit Birth writes some of the most lyrically bleak songs I’ve ever heard. Taking into consideration that they’re a death metal metal band, this is a good thing. As depressing as their written content may be, their performances are anything but – they kick some serious metal ass. The band’s dynamic live show owes much [...]
Nov 11, 2009 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 2009, concert photography, concert photos, decrepit birth, gramercy theater, Music Photography, new york, tour | 1 Comment »








Chris Owyoung is a New York City based music photographer specializing in concert photography and band portraits. 