Recent Published Work
I am very happy to have recently been given assignments by two of the leading music publications the NME and Classic Rock Prog
The published images are below:
More images in my Dananananaykroyd set on Flickr and Zappa Plays Zappa set on Flickr
I am putting this at the beginning of the year, I hope in December that I can reflect on more assignments.
This has been an incredibly busy start to the year with photo shoots, live gigs, and some video work – I am so grateful and plan to keep it rolling on
Instamatic for the People Book Now Available For iPad and iPhone
The Instamatic for the People book is now also available as a download for iPad and iPhone – it is priced at £4.99 plus £0.99p tax added at the checkout, and from this £2.00 from each sale will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust. It is available from Blurb here
It features over 220 portraits of musicians from the North East of England as part of my ongoing project.
This follows on from the Instamatic for the People exhibition that ran all summer at The Cluny – all the images from the exhibition are featured in the book.
You can read more about my project in my earlier posts in this blog.
Instamatic for the People Book - available exclusively from Blurb
Instamatic for the People Exhibition Extended and Other News
It seems ages since I updated this blog as I have been so busy – I will try harder to update it more often.
The Instamatic for the People exhibition at The Cluny in Newcastle has been extended until the end of August – if you haven’t been there is still time.
Also The Cluny are featuring some of my images in their gallery it can be viewed here: The Cluny Gallery
It is always a buzz when some of my photographs are featured by an artist that I am a big fan – so I was delighted when his record label One Little Indian linked up to the gallery of some images from his gig in May at The Cluny
Dan Sartain Newcastle Cluny by David Wala
I have been busy with photo shoots over the past few weeks and will be posting information about these soon
For anyone that came to my exhibition and gig were surely blown away by Symphonic Pictures , this week I am going to see Symphonic Pictures play an intimate gig at La Bocca cafe for more details please follow the link. They are also playing at the Other Rooms on 1 August.
Also my friend Paul Rose is playing a gig in Nashville next week and it looks like exciting times ahead for him sending him positive vibes. I have so many happy memories of touring around Germany with him – coincidentally it is my photograph on his home page 
Anyhow you might find this surprising but I find it uncomfortable talking about my work so I am going for a coffee. I will write more soon
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Teenage Cancer Trust Buckets and Branding Have Arrived
The people from Teenage Cancer Trust have dropped the buckets and some branding for the gig on Wednesday.
Although it is a free gig I am confident people will give generously on the night. I always think the best of people and I know that my friends and people visiting will donate what they can on the night – that is all you can ask for.
I was not surprised that all these people have offered their time and effort without a fee: The Cluny, The Greeting Committee, Brilliant Mind, Symphonic Pictures, Gem Andrews ,Simon Donald, David Burn, Paul Burgess Graphic Design, and Image Visual Communications – without these people the gig/exhibition would not be happening really touched by how kind people are – thank you so much.
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Teenage Cancer Trust Buckets - hoping we can raise a decent amount of money for this great cause
Place your donations in these buckets on Wednesday
Framing the Photographs for the Instamatic for the People Exhibition
Things are running to schedule so far, although O am sure there will be some last-minute panic.
This morning I dropped the majority of my photographs with the super talented Mark at www.tynemouthstationframes.com – without any prompting he offered to do my framing at cost as my event is for charity – much respect and gratitude – if you believe in good karma it should be coming your way.
Still more people to photograph – I am going to keep photographing until Monday morning so if there are any bands in the North East of England that want to get involved you are all welcome – this project is totally inclusive and democratic
Studio Now Open And Equipped
It has been a busy month equipping my studio and planning for the future – it is a daunting time but I am chasing my dream. Pictures to follow in a later blog.
In January I done a shoot with a high profile band and look forward to unveiling the results from the shoot soon – I am sure there will be more shoots to follow in my studio. If you want to do a shoot drop me a line david@davidwala.com.
My Instamatic for the People project is progressing – I have made a decision to draw a line under this project with an exhibition in May – as soon as I have confirmed a venue I will post the information on here.
I did not shoot as many gigs I would have liked in January but the highlight was Pulled Apart by Horses at The Cluny in Newcastle some of the images are on my website
Anyhow I am keeping this short but from the heart – rather than rambling on like some type of infomercial
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My Tribute To David Johansen And Sylvain Sylvain Mizrahi Of New York Dolls
I have made a slide show as a tribute to the long-term friendship of David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain . The bond between them seems so strong and was so refreshing to see them and the band relaxed and having such a good time during their three night stint at The Cluny in my hometown of Newcastle. I will be adding more photographs from the gigs to my gallery soon
NSE Weekender at Newcastle Cluny10 and 11 April 2010
Mammal ClubNational Society For Epilepsy Weekender Newcastle Cluny10 and 11 April 2010-3045.jpg, originally uploaded by david.wala.
Some of my images from the NSE Weekender are now on my Flickr site
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwala/sets/72157623867891836/
It was a pleasure to shoot at both days and document some of the finest current North East bands all playing at this fundraiser for a very good cause.
Added New Sets To Live Photo Gallery
I have added some more live sets to my Live Music gallery featuring Brilliant Mind, Mansfield Holiday, Penetration,Sharks Took The Rest, and Wild Beasts.
Photographing NSE Weekender
This weekend I am photographing the two all dayers for the National Society For Epilepsy fundraiser – I have volunteered and paying for my tickets for both days for this important cause. If you are in Newcastle this weekendplease try and get down to The Cluny
The event features some of the leading local bands for more information
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=375046799897&ref=mf
I will post some photographs on here from the event.
