Kim Stock Photography

2011-10-01T12:25:00.002-04:00

Shot Primus at the Palace, Misery Index at Bogies, tomorrow at the Times Union Center - I'm shooting a group shot of the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil...only 100 people. No pressure there. :0

2011-09-18T18:59:00.004-04:00

I finally shot Stone Temple Pilots (STP) at the Palace Theatre, Albany, NY. This narrows down my list of shows I've yet to shoot and hands down one of the best shows I've ever seen. I was moved. Not sure if it was the anticipation of "waiting on a Sunday afternoon" -for Scott's exceptionally late arrival from NYC, or the nostalgia of shooting a band that led me through the pain of my twenties, or both. But, regardless, slapping Mr. Weiland's clammy hand was a moment for me. Though his speech was unbelievably slurred, his energy was spot on.

I know his story. You'd have to live under a rock to not know it, as well. My heart aches for him and the choices of his own doing. I'm grateful to have captured part of the moment to share with you!

Clearly, he's still not dead, and not for sale...

"Hey you, will you ever get out of there?"

Upcoming Shoots for Kim Stock

2011-08-27T16:02:00.003-04:00

August shoots: Carnival of Madness

September shoots: boat cruise concert, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, The Sword, Cirque du Soleil

2011-08-10T22:10:00.002-04:00

Was on the other side of the camera today, as a last minute extra for an independent film being shot in Hudson, NY. Eleven hours. Sooo tired! I'll continue to update the progress of this one. I'm booking more and more weddings, though that's not my specialty, I'm especially excited for the one on the beach in Maine next year!

The Monkees cancelled their tour :( so that's off, but Carnival of Madness and Cirque du Soleil are still on, along with some upcoming shows at The Palace! :)

Check out my friends ETA. I'm a huge fan!

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In Sniper News...

2011-07-29T13:11:00.004-04:00

I've recently returned from my vacation in Maine. It was really hard to leave! I'm finding it hard to toss out the sand in the bottom of my bag. Makes the end of vacation seem so final.

It's still in the beginning stages, but ARC (Albany Rowing Center) appears to be using one of my images on their winning-medal for the regatta, and anniversary (25th) t-shirts!! Awesome!!

Many of my images will be appearing on a wall mural at the Latham, NY Applebee's restaurant. Uh, that's big!

Some more of my images are randomly appearing in the lobbies of some Albany, NY area hotels...too cool!

My last music shoot was ETA (Eve to Adam)...(keep your eye out for these guys because I've got a great feeling about them), Cold, and Saving Abel.

My last event shoot was the unveiling of Owney the dog, an Albany legend, on a postage stamp. The Humane Society brought two dogs, both of which I fell in love with, of course :(

Up next for shoots, Carnival of Madness, Cirque du Soleil, The Monkees, and I've forgotten what else.

All that said, I'm extremely grateful for every opportunity and what makes it even more special is the fact that I feel I've worked hard and earned it. I've been passionate and dedicated and lost countless hours of sleep pursuing success (and my definition of that will need to be explained in another blog).

I'm not bragging, well maybe a tad, but I'm sharing what's new with me, with you. It won't always be good, and I'm not always proud of me, but for this blog...I am!

PS - I think I need an agent. Interested?

OH, and I'm finally on Google+ FIND ME!

Keith Urban - shot

2011-07-18T11:40:00.002-04:00

at the Times Union Center on July 16, 2011 - images will be available for your viewing pleasure at http://www.timesunioncenter-albany.com/scrapbook/concerts.aspx

This was my first country show (shooting or otherwise). First Michael Buble, now country? What will happen next?!?! CARNIVAL OF MADNESS of course!! Then Cirque du Soleil and perhaps The Monkees!?

2011-06-25T08:41:00.006-04:00

Congrats NY! I've always labeled myself as the 'alternative' photographer, because I'm not your typical photographer.

Here's what I will do:

I'll give you your original files and rights to your images in high (print-ready) and low (web-ready) resolution.
I'll upload the images to my store and my high-quality lab will print them and mail them directly to you...at very close to cost price...that's to make your life easier!
I'll stay out of your way and snipe more than pose you and your party...though, obviously, some posing will be necessary.
I'll take pride in every shot, because it's as important to me, as it is you, to capture every special moment of one of the most important days of your life...especially those of you whom have waited so long for your wedding day!!
I'll have a great time at your wedding and treat you and your guests with respect.
I'll gladly shoot the finally-allowed, gay marriages in NY!!! (Lets' face it, gay men especially, are bound to have the most gorgeous, over-the-top weddings! How can I not have a blast shooting those!?!?!)

What I won't do:

spend days, months, years...well, maybe days...on your images. I'll provide high quality images and send you on your way with them. You'll have to carefully design your own wedding album for your coffee table, etc. Don't worry, I won't disappear and I'll be more than happy to help, as needed along the way, but you'll have the creative freedom and the lifetime ownership of your own images. It's not typical, but it's preferred by many. Reason: it frees up my time for other events and, quite frankly, afterward, they will be more 'your' memories than mine. The photos I take, I own...but in my mind, wedding photos are so important to the couple and their family and their future generations that remaining in the possession of a professional photographer decades from now seems completely ridiculous to me!

All that said, I'm not only your music and event photographer, I'm your Upstate NY gay and lesbian marriage photographer too! :) Choose what's best for you. I hope it's me and my style!

I look forward to 'shooting' you and your wedding and reception. Gay, straight, whatever! Lets' make some fabulous memories!

Michael Bublé

2011-06-19T10:17:00.007-04:00

Voice and charisma...and an incredible sense of humor. This is how all shows should be. A perfect balance of live music performance and personable entertainment. Pics at TimesUnionCenter-albany.com (coming soon if not yet available).

For a Change of Pace...Michael Bublé

2011-06-09T13:53:00.003-04:00

Yes, you read that right, keep your eyes out for Michael Bublé pics!!! Sway with me...

In Portrait / Headshot Mode

2011-06-09T13:26:00.003-04:00

Need one? Hit me up!!! I'm trying to improve my portrait/promo abilities...:D

2009-08-12T11:23:00.002-04:00

Our first ever UMM...Upstate Metal Magazine - August 2009, Issue 1 is out! Available online at http://upstatemetal.net and in print in various locations throughout New York state. We are busy working on Issue 2, to be released in September. I am the Art/Production Director, official photographer, contributing writer, and ad sales rep for the zine. The next issue will have my interview w/Merauder...and more surprises. Stay 'tuned'.

2009-07-23T14:54:00.004-04:00

Last night, shot Nickelback, Hinder, Papa Roach, and Saving Abel @SPAC. Got a sweet shot of Papa Roach - running back from racing through the crowd of 17,500...sticking his face right up to my lens...I'll post that ASAP. Upstate Metal goes to print on Monday :D
Next big show for me is EdgeFest, where I'll shoot BLS, Mudvayne, Static-X - all three of them for the 2nd time!...along w/Hurt, Sick Puppies and our local openers, Brick by Brick

2009-07-14T17:59:00.006-04:00

Shot In This Moment on Saturday for the 7th time! Interviewed bassist, Jesse Landry (my favorite subject EVER). His lengthy and personal interview will be printed in the September Issue of Upstate Metal (UM) magazine! Sunday, I shot Big Day Out...Staind, The Offspring, Shinedown, Sum 41, and Halestorm. A little biased, but Shinedown was amazing as always.

Working on wrapping up Issue 1 of UM and updating/revising the website http://www.upstatemetal.net/ all this week. Saturday, shooting Merauder @Bogies; and Sunday, it's the battle for EdgeFest local band competition @NL.

No rest for the wicked! Keep your friggin' horns Upstate!

2009-07-11T10:02:00.004-04:00

Today, I'll be shooting a portrait session w/six kids. Very new experience for me. Then off to shoot In This Moment for the 7th time! @Northern Lights tonight. Opening for them, my dear friends, also, in The Designer Drugs. Tomorrow it's an all day event @SPAC for WHRL's Big Day Out. I'll be shooting Staind, Chevelle, Shinedown, Sum 41, The Offspring, Halestorm, and more. I'll be launching, finally, Issue 1 of Upstate Metal Magazine - available in print Friday, July 17th, if all goes as planned. Also launching that day will be the newly updated www.upstatemetal.net
Photos of Def Leppard @SPAC have been posted to my flickr site...if you're interested, look those up...Poison shots will be there soon, as well. Once the magazine is launched, I'll be busy gathering material for Issue 2...interviews, news, reviews, ads, and photos...maybe we'll leak out a little bit about who'll be in that issue along the way. Here's your first clue...my favorite bassist/subject. :D

2009-07-07T09:43:00.003-04:00

Getting closer to wrapping up the brand new, First ever issue of Upstate Metal Magazine, as we break away from UpstateLIVE Music Guide. Also redesigning the official Upstate Metal website. Our first issue has a featured, three page interview with Cannibal Corpse and a continued 'part II' of the interview will be posted to our website. Needless to say, we've been a little busy, you know, traveling throughout NY, interviewing metalheads, writing CD reviews, taking photographs from the pit...but we plan to deliver!

Summer Upstate Metal Concert Update 2009

2009-06-23T10:10:00.000-04:00

Kicking off summer 2009 launching the brand new Upstate Metal Magazine, a subdivision of UpstateLIVE Music Guide, published by Goldstar Entertainment, along with my co-journalist and partner in concert crime, Marisa. Upstate Metal Magazine is a black and white, print and online publication focusing primarily on hard rock, hard core, punk, metal, and death metal. I am Upstate Metal's official photographer. I also contribute band interviews and write the occasional concert review. I'll be doing some heavy traveling throughout upstate NY, as usual, this summer to shoot numerous bands...Sevendust in Watertown, Daath in Gramercy, 311 at SPAC, In This Moment in Uniondale, EdgeFest in Altamont with Black Label Society, Mudvayne, Static-X, Hurt, Sick Puppies, and more. Will be firing off concert and promo shots of Unholy in July. I may even photograph the American Idol Tour for the second time at the Times Union Center in Albany...Adam Lambert. This is just a brief summary of the summer of '09. There will be countless other shows, band promos, and concerts popping up along the way. I'll try to keep you posted... http://kimstockphotography.com/ http://www.upstatemetal.net/