About michael alan goldberg / michael alan goldberg  

Michael Alan Goldberg Photography [photo site]

Make Major Moves [Philadelphia Weekly's music blog -- words & photos]

I'm a Philadelphia-based photographer and music journalist.

My photos have appeared in: Spin, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Blender, NME, Philadelphia Weekly, Seattle Weekly, SF Weekly, Boston Phoenix, Miami New Times, Dallas Observer, East Bay Express, The Stranger, VenusZine, Three Imaginary Girls, Seattlest, Phillyist, and elsewhere.

I also shoot private concerts, events, and studio recording sessions for World Cafe Live (and 88.5 WXPN) here in Philly.

I use both digital and analog gear: Canon digital and 35mm cameras, Holga 120N, Diana+, Yashica Electro 35, Ultronic Panoramic, Kalimar SR300, Vivitar PN 2011, Lomo cameras, and several vintage Polaroid cameras.

I'm available for hire for promo band photos, live concert photography, portraits/headshots, news/events coverage, weddings, and more.

I have also been a music & arts journalist since 1996. My writing has appeared in: Spin, MTV Networks, Premiere Radio Networks, Blender, E! Online, Request, Launch, SOMA, Paste, Philadelphia Weekly, Seattle Weekly, Boston Phoenix, SF Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Houston Press, The Pitch, Miami New Times, Dallas Observer, The Stranger, New York Press, East Bay Express, New Times Los Angeles, Detroit Metro Times, Portland Mercury, Baltimore City Paper, Amplifier, Mean Street, City Pages, Creative Loafing Atlanta, Orlando Weekly, OC Weekly, Metro Silicon Valley, San Antonio Current, Syracuse New Times, Omaha Weekly Reader, and other media outlets. I've participated in the Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll since 2000.

All images are copyright © Michael Alan Goldberg. All rights reserved. My photos may not be used under any circumstances without written consent AND a photo credit as Michael Alan Goldberg. If you would like to license any of my photos, please contact me. Thanks!!