The eye should learn to listen before it looks - Robert Frank
About me
I’m Ciaran, a UK-based visual artist specialising in music. I work with bands and promoters to create photography and video that captures live energy and transforms it into professional promotional content for releases, social media, and campaigns.
Locations
I cover Wales, England up to and including Manchester, and East to Norfolk. Popular locations include:
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Cardiff
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Bristol
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Swansea
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Manchester
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Nottingham
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London
If you are in a location that is not listed, including abroad, do get in touch anyway.
Why book a creative to cover your band?
Strong visuals convey the atmosphere and emotion of your performance, giving listeners a genuine sense of what it’s like to experience your band live. They don’t just document a moment — they help build anticipation, engage your audience, and expand your reach.
In today’s music landscape, your visuals are just as important as your sound. High-quality photography and video play a key role in how your band is perceived, shared, and remembered.
Why hire me?
Why use a brand promoter
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Social media content
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Reaching new audiences
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Increasing ticket sales
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Branding - A consistent look and feel to your account
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Press recognition
What I offer
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Live photography
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Promotional video
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Album & single artwork
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Social media visuals
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Tour & release content
FAQ's
Get in touch
I have a specific look in mind, can you help with this? Yes! Of course, I will be flexible as you need. If you have a specific look, shot or style, feel free to send pictures or names of musicians you like the look of. I will do my best to accommodate
Aren't creatives expensive? You may be surprised how affordable visual artists can be. Let me surprise you, get in touch
I am not based in your area, and my location is not listed, would you travel to me? Absolutely! New locations are just as exciting as regular venues. Before the gig, we can communicate via social media including Teams and Whatsapp, whichever best suits you
What's your shooting style? I love to take a range of photos including candid shots of the crowd, both focusing on the athmosphere and you as the band. I also ensure that every band member is covered, both with their individual "in action" shots and as part of the band itself, with some story telling images in between.
The venue I will be playing at will have difficult light. Will this be a problem? My camera equipment is professional grade including a mix of fast prime and zoom lenses to cover both wide angle and close up shots. I love shooting particularly when light is difficult, fog, lasers, flashes, because ultimately these are part of the event. The focus is on you as the band.
Do I own the content? The is owned by the contract holder and you’re free to use them for promotion, social media, press, and other band-related purposes. I may also share selected images in my portfolio or on my own platforms. If you’d prefer to have sole or exclusive usage rights, that’s absolutely something we can discuss.