Conor McDonnell

It's been a typical quiet start to the year with gigs. 
In January I had my first shoot of the year, ONE DIRECTION at the Echo Arena. It was a pretty good gig to start the year with, pit access, good lighting etc. Only downside was the amount of paps. I hate paparazzi. 

Click here to see the photos - ONE DIRECTION - LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA - 15/1/2012



Mid January I got an email from James Morrisons management asking if they could use my photos for his upcoming (sold out) UK tour guide. The tour guides are being sold at every concert on the tour and online - JM STORE there is also a few of my photos being sold as posters on the tour. I only have a few pysical copies but hopefully I will be getting a version for the web to show you all. It looks awesome! 

Soon after I also began talks with his managment about becoming James' official photographer for the tour which resulted with me getting the job! Had such a great time on the tour. James was awesome, management and crew all awesome too. Made me feel right at home straight away. It was a great experience and full of good times! I had Access All Areas and was there all day from arrival to soundcheck to concert right to the end. Got loads of photos that I can't wait to show, just got to wait a little while so bare with me!

Unfortunately James had to postpone the last few dates of his UK tour on Doctors Orders. Get well soon James! 

Soundcheck - taken with Iphone



I also found out earlier this week that one of my photos from a few weeks ago is going to be used for James' next single 'One Life' off his UK number 1 (Platinum) album 'The Awakening'. Awesome! It's due to be released soon, I don't think I'm allowed to say the date as it hasn't been announced yet officially

Here is the song for those of you who might not know it - JAMES MORRISON - ONE LIFE


 

Oh I also turned 20 at the end of January. Dead old now