Melanie Smith

Live reviews editor and head of photography: I can't imagine my life without music, it has always played a big part in my journey. I'm proud to say I have experienced many musical genres, northern soul in '76, the early punk movement, drifting into the 'New Romantic' era, a trip around the rock scene, a taste of indie and a bit of pop. I possesses an eclectic taste in music, a lust for life and learning - new experiences are what drives this machine. I still have that punk DIY spirit and used this to create online magazine Mudkiss in 2008 - 2013. This inspired my love of music photography and it’s an area which I now concentrate on, with a passion! I am the official photographer for the 'Louder Than Words' music literary festival and a house photographer for O2 Ritz, Manchester. Available for commissioned work, please contact me mel@mudkissphotography.co.uk