Live music and documentary photographer Lucas Packett dives deep into his journey—from shooting early punk gigs on film to covering Melbourne protests, touring festivals, and navigating modern photojournalism. He shares concert access secrets, wild pit stories, gear choices, ethical dilemmas, and how he maintains objectivity in divisive environments. A must-listen for anyone passionate about live music, street storytelling, or developing a personal photographic style.
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Lucas Packett is based in Melbourne and specialises in live music photography. He draws inspiration from Henri Cartier-Bresson’s concept of “The Decisive Moment,” believing that photography is the art of recognising and capturing a fleeting instant that will never return. Lucas' work focuses on documenting these temporal moments—watching, waiting, and fully engaging with what unfolds before him. Through this process, he seeks a connection with his subject, creating images that serve as emotional triggers long into the future.
Lucas hopes viewers feel the shared emotion, intensity, and experience within each photograph. At his core, he is a searcher, a listener, and a collector of moments.
https://www.lucaspackettphotography.com/
https://500px.com/p/lucaspackett1?view=photos
https://www.instagram.com/lucas.packett.photography
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