susie derkins.

She and I have SO much in common.

Brandon Clark and the B-Sides NY Week

I love shooting live music shows, but I especially love it when I really have a strong connection with the band performing. I've been friends with/a fan of Brandon Clark since he was a college kid playing the acoustic guitar in Savannah, GA coffee shops. Seeing him getting up and playing in New York being backed by an INCREDIBLE band (the newly named B-Sides!) and sounding fantastic (despite a few less then stellar set ups this week) makes me beyond happy and proud. I cannot stress how HUGE this band is going to be one day. Trust me. A few years from now, I'll be able to 'i told you so' everyone who reads this (does anyone even read this!?). Anywho. I'm posting a few of my favorites here, and probably a whole slew of 'em on my myspace (myspace.com/erikafriedlander.com). Hope you enjoy!!!












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Matt Wertz/Alternate Routes 2/5/06

I had the chance to shoot the Alternate Routes open for Matt Wertz last night at the Highline Ballroom in NYC, it was my first time shooting a band while interning at Brick Wall Management, who manages the Alternate Routes. I'm loving it so far, more updates should be in store :) For now, enjoy the photos and let me know what you think!!!











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old is new

i've been spending some time re-visiting some old photos i've taken the past few years. here is just a sample of what i've been working on, i'll post more tomorrow :)
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"free"

does anyone else in my position feel really insulted when all 328974938759 posts for photographers on craigslist/job search sites are for free/trade for prints/unpaid internship positions? is that what we paid 30 grand a year for?

i don't mind working for free, but it would be nice to book some actual JOBS, too.

become your dreams

just another night in Herald Square :)

snowy NY afternoons!

Late lunch at Heights Cafe and a stroll through Brooklyn Heights in the snow with my best friend/"brother" Chris. Perfect.

happy new year, i'll be back soon!!!

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My camera is out of order, so that is whats up with the lack posts. I'll be back in the game asap. Promise.

for Jake.

this is my life. i love it. :)

Brandon Clark, Arlene's Grocery, NYC 12/14/08

Brandon Clark, fantastic band and even better friend, came up to New York as mentioned earlier and rocked the house at Arlene's Grocery last Sunday. I believe they are already have another new york show in the works, so if you missed the first one, stay updated, there will be more! Here are just a few shots from the show the other night, the rest will probably be posted on myspace.com/erikafriedlanderphoto in the next few days. Enjoy!









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