John Lyons

@johnlyons99

Music, Event and Portrait Photographer Winner of the 2022 Abbey Road Studios MPA award for Live Music Photography Durham Jazz Festival director
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Coping with Low Lighting - Tips for Shooting & Post Processing with John Lyons MPA alumnus @johnlyons99 was the recipient of our 2022 Live Music Award with his striking image of David Mrakpor. Like most avid live music photographers, John has encountered the problem of having to deal with low lighting at a gig. In this #SkillsHub blog, John shares the below tips on how he has dealt with this problem, both whilst shooting and in post processing. Head to the link in our bio to read now! #SkillsHub #JohnLyons #MusicPhotography
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1 year ago
Posted @withregram@abbeyroadmpa Skills Hub: Tips & Techniques for Handling Lighting in Concert Photography from photographer, John Lyons Capturing the essence of a live concert through photography requires a unique set of skills and adaptability. Among the various challenges faced by concert photographers, handling lighting stands out as a crucial aspect that can make or break a shot. In this Skills Hub blog, 2022 MPA nominee @johnlyons99 delves into the realm of concert photography, focusing specifically on the tips and techniques for handling lighting. Whether you're an aspiring concert photographer eager to make your mark or an enthusiast looking to improve your skills, John’s guide will equip you with the knowledge and insights necessary to capture the magic of live music in all its glory. Read in full via the link in bio. #MPA23 #SkillsHub #Lighting #PhotographyLighting
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2 years ago
Posted @withregram@abbeyroadstudios Coming at you live from Studios One and Two, we are excited to reveal the open category winners for the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2022! - @MeganDoherty.Photo wins the Championing Scenes Award supported by @Hennessy for her photo of close friends after deciding to take to the rain-soaked streets of Derry, Northern Ireland for a nighttime stroll. @JohnLyons99 wins the Live Photography Award supported by @PhilipsUK for his image of @DavidMrakpor listening intently to @RubenFoxMusic ’s sax solo, waiting for the cue to move onto the head. @JackMcKain wins the Studio Photography Award supported by @BowersWilkins with a shot of @PinkSiifu playing bass at DJ Harrison’s Yellowstone Studios in Richmond, Virginia for the forthcoming B. Cool-Aid x Butcher Brown collaborative album. @JoePuxx wins the Undiscovered Photographer Award supported by @adidas with an intimate and hopeful close-up portrait of @Arlo.Parks . Lastly, Chris Suspect (@Gratuity_Included ) wins the Zeitgeist Award for his photo of DC punk/metal legends @Darkest_Hour_Official at DC Brau brewery for their surprise 20th anniversary show. Swipe to reveal all the winning photos! #MPA22
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4 years ago
Spellbinding music from the Nils Kavanagh Trio at Pizza Express Jazz Club Dean Street @nilskavanagh @ursa_grace @samgreen8865 @pizzaexpresslive #livemusic #jazz #musicphotography #livemusicphotography
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9 days ago
Some photos from the fantastic Portrait in Evans show @theglasshouseicm with @noalevylive @paulredis @alan.barnes.5205 @andychampionbass and @steve_chief_hanley #livemusic #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #jazz
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9 days ago
@durhamjazzfestival On International Jazz Day we are excited to announce our full performance line up for the Durham Jazz Festival. We have some amazing shows for you, with something for everyone. Full details of timing and venues will be up on the website soon. Ticket will be on sale from 5th May. #internationaljazzday #jazzday #jazz #Durham #visitdurham
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16 days ago
On International Jazz Day, here are some images celebrating some fantastic shows at The Globe Newcastle over the last 6 months. 🎷 🎺 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎤 🎶 Included in here (in no particular order) are shows by Greg Abate, Olly Styles Experience, Nigel Price and Lorne Lofsky, the Jack Pearce Quartet, the Jack Littlewood Trio and Five Way Split. Local heroes Abbie Finn, Pete Tanton and Dean Stockdale featuring in the mix #livemusic #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #jazz #newcastle
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16 days ago
@liamfender at the Old Cinema Launderette in Durham #livemusic #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #singersongwriter
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19 days ago
What a night with Neil Cowley Trio. Incredible from start to finish 💛 📸 John Lyons
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24 days ago
Five Way Split great hard bop show at the Globe Newcastle on Sunday#livemusic #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #jazz
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1 month ago
Some gorgeous shots captured by the brilliant @johnlyons99 at my EP launch at The Pheasantry, @pizzaexpresslive , on Wednesday. What a joy it was to sing to a full room with my great band and surrounded by so many old and new friends. Thanks so much to everyone who came out! You made me feel very special! ❤️🎙️ x E
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1 month ago
Smooth jazz funk from Jessy J and her band at Pizza Express Jazz Club Dean Street #livemusic #musicphotography #livemusicphotography #jazz
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1 month ago