Scarlet Page

Seminar Title - From FM2 to Z8: 30 Years in Music Photography

In this talk Scarlet Page shares the journey from shooting on a Nikon FM2 with 36 frames of film to working today with the Nikon Z8. Drawing on three decades photographing musicians including Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Amy Winehouse and Placebo, she explores the discipline film demanded, the instinct required to capture moments on stage, and how technology has evolved without changing the eye behind the camera. The talk looks at timing, trust, editing and working under pressure, as well as the importance of relationships and authenticity in music photography.

Short bio
Scarlet Page is a British music photographer whose career spans more than three decades. Starting out shooting on film in the early 1990s, she has photographed many of the world’s most influential musicians including The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie and Placebo.

Known for her instinctive approach and ability to capture artists both on stage and behind the scenes, Scarlet’s work has appeared in major publications worldwide and is held in the National Portrait Gallery. She is a Nikon Ambassador and continues to work internationally on editorial, portrait and long-term documentary projects within the music industry.

Instagram: @scarletpage | Website: scarletpage.com