Photographing Bowling For Soup Live at Kerrang! Radio with Tim Shaw

May 28

Bowling for Soup: Intimate Energy Live @ Kerrang

My journey into professional music photography kicked off with a high-octane session at the iconic Kerrang! Radio studios. I was tasked with capturing Bowling For Soup during their live acoustic performance and an exclusive interview with the legendary Tim Shaw.

Bowling For Soup: Live & Candid at Kerrang! Radio Studios

The Ultimate Debut: Music Photography at Kerrang! Radio On October 12th 2004, I had the incredible opportunity to document pop-punk icons Bowling For Soup during an intimate live session at the Kerrang! Radio studios. This gallery captures the band's signature humour and energy during their live performance and a high-energy interview with Tim Shaw.

Behind the Lens: From the Studio to Download Festival Capturing a band as legendary as Bowling For Soup requires an eye for authentic storytelling. Beyond the acoustic set, I was able to document the genuine kindness of the band—a rapport that came full circle months later when the guys recognised and greeted me in the VIP area at Download Festival.

**The Hot Seat: Tim Shaw & Live Sessions**

The energy in a radio studio is electric, especially when **Tim Shaw** is involved. I was lucky enough to be "in the room" during the interview, capturing the quick-fire wit and chaotic charm that made Tim a household name in UK rock radio.
As the band transitioned into their live acoustic performance, I had to work fast. Shooting in a compact studio environment requires a sharp eye for detail—capturing the glimmer on a guitar string or the shared laughs between **Jaret Reddick** and the guys. The goal was to document the "human" side of the rockstars, and with Bowling For Soup, that wasn't hard to find.

The Nicest Guys in Rock?

There’s a reason Bowling For Soup has such a loyal fanbase. Between sets, the band couldn't have been lovelier. Despite my nerves as a newcomer, their genuine warmth and professionalism made the shoot a breeze. It wasn't just a job; it felt like being part of the inner circle for an afternoon.