Today, we’d like to introduce you to Kili Goodrich.
Hi Kili, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve been an avid concert-goer my entire life and a music lover since birth. I suppose it started there with the passion for music, but I’ve also always walked through life thinking, ‘Oh, that would be a lovely photo.’ Capturing little moments is so important to me because it’s a way to be present in that memory after it’s gone by. Along the way, I started attending concerts with the same thoughts.
I was always somewhere in the general admission crowd holding up whatever version of a cell phone I had, trying to make the most of it. There was a lot of passion blossoming. A lot of family, friends, and even fellow artists I had taken photos of on my phone encouraged me. The confidence wasn’t there for a while in thinking that I could actually make concert photography an actual part of me. It didn’t seem like I could reach out and grab a hold of it.
I suppose I had been overwhelmed with the question of ‘how?’ Any beginning to anything always seems overwhelming. Putting yourself out can be intimidating too, but I did, and luckily I met a wonderful editor of a fresh digital magazine. (which I am proudly still a part of). I’ve been doing concert photography for six months now, and it’s been a very rewarding and whirlwind experience. I’m happy I found that confidence to put myself out there.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The bumps have never discouraged me. I’ve been denied to cover shows, but it happens. I never let any of it strike me personally. A lot of concert photography is putting yourself out there and networking.
A lot of confrontation makes me anxiety-ridden, but this part of the job also really helps me grow positively. A lot of the nerves begin to calm, and I realize that talking to other creatives, management, artists, etc, is just no big deal. We’re all people with common creative passions. It’s actually less intimidating and more rewarding to be a piece of the community.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a concert photographer. I freelance and contribute to publications. There are a lot of concert photographers, and I think finding your style is a little piece of your creative identity. For me, I love a little glow added to my photographs. It feels a little dream-like in reality.
For me, being present in a concert – seeing your favorite artist and hearing your favorite songs- feels very much dream-like, but in reality, it is a sort of ethereal experience. I like that to transition into my photos. I’ve only been doing this profession for six months. I have had a lot of opportunities come easy to me that a lot of people have struggled to obtain.
It’s not always simple for concert photographers to attach themselves to a publication. I was very fortunate to have people believe in me and what I do. Always so grateful for that. I am most proud of how much I have grown as an artist in the last six months. I look at older photographs and can just see the growth. That’s amazing to me. Every moment is an opportunity to grow and learn as an artist, and I am always excited about that process.
How do you think about luck?
The luck has been the people who have encouraged me and believed in me. I certainly wouldn’t be where I am in this profession without them.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kiligoodrichphotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supremexvirgo/
