HOUSE SHOWS

HOUSE SHOWS

At the start of my music photography career, I was shooting house shows in Bellingham, WA. Sweaty college houses occupied by musicians who played their hearts out in basements, porches, and living rooms.

I was drawn to the chaotic intimacy of these DIY spaces. The 2021 DIY scene brought people together and made creativity feel urgent and alive. At the height of my own creative drive, I wanted to capture that energy in images. My digital gallery, DIY BELLINGHAM (2021–2022), documents a post-pandemic scene where these spaces became essential. We were reclaiming our creative autonomy. Through this gallery, I aim to preserve the raw energy, independence, and joy that defined this moment in Bellingham’s music scene.

A woman with long dark hair standing beside a wall, looking at the camera, with a serious expression. Three other people are partially visible nearby, in an indoor setting with a chandelier visible in the background.
A group of young people gathered outside a small, light gray building with a sign that reads 'Bluebird House,' surrounded by green trees and foliage.
A group of women in a dimly lit room performing music, with one woman playing the guitar, another woman in front singing into a microphone, and a woman with glasses smiling at the keyboard in the background.
Black and white photo of a person with long wavy hair, smiling, holding a microphone in their hand, wearing a shirt over a dark top.
A woman playing the drums in a dimly lit room with blue lighting, a person in the foreground, and some plants hanging above.
A woman playing electric guitar and singing into a microphone during a music performance, with stage lighting creating a backlit effect.
A woman with curly hair singing into a microphone on stage, with colorful lights and a drum set in the background.
Black and white photo of a smiling young woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing layered necklaces, a patterned t-shirt, and earrings, standing in a room with shelves and books in the background.
A man with dark hair and a beard, playing an electric guitar, smiling and pointing towards the camera, in a room with a wall and a door in the background, in black and white.
Young man with curly hair playing a yellow electric bass guitar, wearing a light-colored t-shirt, with projected colorful visuals in the background.
A young person with short hair playing an electric guitar during a live music performance, with stage equipment and colorful lights in the background.
A man singing into a microphone while playing a guitar in a vibrant, colorful setting with green and pink lighting.
A woman with short dark hair playing an electric guitar at a social gathering or party, smiling, with other people in the background, dim lighting.
A black and white photo of a woman playing an electric guitar, on stage with a microphone in front of her, with another woman playing an acoustic guitar in the background.
A young woman playing an electric bass guitar in a room with musical equipment.
A woman with wavy blond hair singing into a microphone on stage, holding a phone in her hand, in a dimly lit setting with a brick wall and a curtain in the background.
A woman with long curly hair playing an electric guitar in a dimly lit room.
Two women with dark hair smiling and forming a heart shape with their hands, surrounded by several other people at a party or concert.
A shirtless man with tattoos on his arms and shoulder holding a yellow megaphone and looking at the camera.
Two people with curly hair are closely positioned near a drum set in a room with posters and artwork on the walls, a person playing guitar is partially visible on the right.
A crowded room filled with young people, some talking and others looking around. The room has various artwork on the walls, including a portrait of a woman. A bright light and illuminated curling tube are attached to the air conditioning unit on the
Black and white photo of a man with a beard and short hair, smiling slightly, holding a microphone, wearing a patterned shirt.
A man with a beard smiling while holding a microphone, wearing a camo t-shirt and a wristband that says "ARTIST."
Young man with curly hair holding a microphone at a crowded indoor event.
A joyful crowd of people celebrating, with one person in focus wearing glasses and smiling widely, while another person in the background holds a camera above their head, capturing the moment.
Group of young people dancing and enjoying music at a party or club with colorful lighting.
A woman with light-colored hair smiling and covering her mouth with her hand, bathed in pink and purple neon light.
A person with long, curly hair playing an electric guitar on a small stage or in a practice space.
A woman playing drums and singing into a microphone with motion blur and bright lighting effects.
A young woman with curly hair playing an electric guitar surrounded by stage equipment and a purple-lit background.
Group of young people dancing and smiling at a party with colorful lighting.
A woman with curly blonde hair playing an electric guitar under colorful stage lighting.
A group of young people at a party, holding drinks, some smiling, some dancing, with a basketball hoop in the background.
Person playing electric guitar with long, curly hair in motion during a live performance.
Group of young people dancing at a party, wearing casual clothes, with a woman in a plaid shirt in the foreground.
Musicians performing at a concert, with colorful light trails and reflections creating a dynamic atmosphere.