Sound Check for The Loft Sessions

No one really got to see this. It’s in the afternoon light and not the neon of night. But witnessing Emily Sage and IAMSON collaborate for the first time was a necessary freeze frame. So I count it an honor to witness these little moments of creativity that no one else got to partake in. Watching people create is simple, vulnerable and spacious. There’s this draw you feel as you want to reach out and be part of what is developing, but I, as a photographer, know you need to give space for a creation to grow. It’s the best balance I have ever had to fight. There’s a tension between witnessing and grabbing hold for the ride. Standing on the threshold I’ll continue to be the bridge so you can see these lovely spirits dance in their own world they have created.

Emily Sage Concert Sound Check

It wasn’t about the light or the touch. There was something in this that made me want to hear the nuances through the images

Old Friend

Emily has always had great intention with her hand and movements. She chooses to slow down and really feel things. As she picked up her guitar I couldn’t help but see it was like reaching out to a friend.

Anticipation

There was nothing coming through the speakers but you could sense the direction and devotion.

Tender

I wish you could give a word to the type of atmosphere that the pause brings to a room. So many rush through on to the next and Emily Sage gives great honor to a pause.

Partnership

One of the things that I hold in high regard is Emily’s desire to partner even as an emerging artist. It’s not to get a let up but to pull up others along side her.