Anyone who knows me well, knows what a passion I have for music. Before I had kids, I had the distinct pleasure of shooting my true love…live music. Live music has always fed my soul and being able to shoot a wide array of concert photography in New York City in the late 90’s was an indescribable thrill. When my kids came along, I thought the better of running off to concert halls after dinner, so that career fell to the wayside and was replaced by children’s portraiture ~ as much a thrill for me as music. One of these days, I’ll dust off my slides and share some favorites…
Needless to say when the opportunity to shoot a cd cover for a band presented itself, I jumped! High! I am extremely pleased to present my first CD cover…
Meet Girsa ~ eight beautiful and talented young women who play traditional Irish music. Fun, energetic and down to earth, they were a delight to work with. From our first concept meeting to the final session, these women were filled with enthusiasm and humor…and I love that! Not to mention, they didn’t mind trudging through thigh-high wheat fields with their instruments in tow. But the best part for me was the impromptu jam session in the field while I was setting up my shots. Picture listening to the lively and joyful sounds of Irish music in a beautiful sun-kissed wheat field. Spectacular!
Girsa performs internationally, with a variety of nationwide tour dates this summer. And tonight they’ll be at Connolly’s on 45th in NYC! Check em out and let them take you to “A Sweeter Place.”
