Melanie Smith

Live reviews editor and head of photography: I can't imagine my life without music or photography, both go hand in hand and have played a big part in my life journey. I'm proud to say I have experienced many musical genres, northern soul in 1975, the early punk movement, drifting into the 'New Romantic' era, a trip around the rock scene, a taste of indie and a smattering of pop. I possesses an eclectic taste in music, and a lust for life; new experiences are what drives this machine. I still have that punk DIY spirit and used this to create my own online magazine Mudkiss Fanzine in 2008 - 2013. 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