Since then I took a year of college as a photography major at Sullivan County Community College and finished with a 4.0 average. All the while I was steadily shooting bands. While attending college I was still working full time in the salon. By the end of that year me and a few co-workers decided to venture out on our own to open a salon. Unfortunately there was no time for me to keep up classes while owning my own business, so I stopped going to school. I work inside of a salon (Hair we are!) with 7 other hairdressers. I have my own business there (Hair Design By Danielle) and I rent space. I've been working 50-70 hrs per week. for the past 3 years due to my large clientele. Unfortunately because of this I haven't been doing as much band photography lately. I am trying to squeeze a couple shows a month in, but I don't have as much time to travel far. Last year I stared teaching hair color classes a company called Schwartzkoph. I specialize in coloring and updo styling techniques . There are some photos of my work in the "other" section under photography.

I started taking picture of bands when I was 16. A friend of mine introduced me to the drummer from ninety9cents, a local punk band. Since then I've taken photos of over a hundred different bands, and have had me work on various cd's, 7 inches, posters, t-shirts
and web pages. For a list of these check out my resume section. For a list of web pages that you can find my pictures at visit my links section.

I've been doing this web site for almost 6 years. I have had a lot of support from everyone. Here is a list of questions that I am frequently asked, and their answers:

1.Where are you from?
I am from Middletown NY. Its about 60 miles north of New York City. I was born and raised there, but now I live in a small town called Bloomingburgh only 10 minutes away from Middletown.

2. What kind of equipment do you use?
I use Nikon equipment. I have a nikon n8008s and an n90s with a sb-26 flash unit. I also have a minolta x-700. Soon I plan on getting a nikon digital d1x. For lenses I have all nikkor af-d lenses. 28-80mm, 24mm wide angle, 16mm fisheye, and a 50mm.

3..What type of film do you use?
For shows I use fugi 400 or 800 exteria, or kodak max 400. For anything else It varies.

4..Do you develop your own Film/Photos?
I did up until a few years ago, I don't have excess to a darkroom anymore. I plan on building one someday

5..Can I use a photo for my website or zine?
Defenetly, I just ask for credit and some copies.

6. How much do you charge?
25-35 $ per Roll. Also look it the for sale section for prints.

7. How did you start taking band photos?
This is answered up top, or in the interviews section.

8. How do you do that blur thing with your flash?
Everyone asks this question. I'nm not the forst person to do this and I sure won't be the last. It's a real simple technique , slow shutter with a flash.

9. Are you straigh edge?
I always was , not knowing that there was a name for it. I do live a sxe lifestyle, for myself, not for the movement.

10. How old are you and how long have you been into photographing bands?
I am 25 years old. I Have been photographing bands for 8 years

11. What are your favorite bands?
I like a variety of music, everything from classic rock, to hardcore to jazz. Who I listen to most are: Led Zepplin, Billy Idol, Pat Benatar, Jethro Tull, Converge, Cave In, Earth Crisis, Tori Amos, and Shakira. Plus many many more. . .

12. Who are your favorite photographers?
My favorite Photographer of all time is Jerry Uelsmann. He specialized in multi exposures in the darkroom. He was the inspiration for my "Hands In Bulb" photo in the art photography section. I also Like the work of Glen E.Friedman, Annie Liebowitz, Alfres Siegletz, and Herb Ritts.

12. Do you have any hobbies other than photography and hairdressing?
Yes I do, I am very into my pets ( I have 7) and sports cars.

13. Can you put my link on your site?
Just e-mail me the info.

Thank you very much for visiting my site. Hope you enjoy my photography.