Brett Padelford
Usually when shooting bands, you just can’t quite capture the drummer because he’s poorly-lit and stuck in back. So, getting a silhouette is often a good option.

Usually when shooting bands, you just can’t quite capture the drummer because he’s poorly-lit and stuck in back. So, getting a silhouette is often a good option.

My photos of event on May 5.

A photo collage of iPhone shots of Coachella 2013. (Can’t sneak a DSLR in unfortunately).

It’s surprisingly difficult to get good shots of twirlers but I think this photo came out pretty well. It’s from The Spirit of Troy’s gig in La Quinta.

It’s surprisingly difficult to get good shots of twirlers but I think this photo came out pretty well. It’s from The Spirit of Troy’s gig in La Quinta.

Spent last Saturday on the blacktop in Redondo Beach trying to capture the intensity of Marine Corps DI’s at SCDIM.

Spent last Saturday on the blacktop in Redondo Beach trying to capture the intensity of Marine Corps DI’s at SCDIM.

A tough night at Far Bar Friday. I had to order 2 extra beers to get this shot of LA Ale Works’ glass with Gams Bart beer.

A tough night at Far Bar Friday. I had to order 2 extra beers to get this shot of LA Ale Works’ glass with Gams Bart beer.

Beer, Brett and Baseball in the Desert coming soon to Bierkast.com!

Beer, Brett and Baseball in the Desert coming soon to Bierkast.com!

Alotta fun shooting Dessy Di Lauro last weekend at NAMM.

Alotta fun shooting Dessy Di Lauro last weekend at NAMM.

I think this shot is pretty metal. Dethklok at the Palladium last night.

I think this shot is pretty metal. Dethklok at the Palladium last night.