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About Me


I am Ed Townend, a freelance music photographer and journalist. I take photos and edit them in a dynamic and different way. Invite me along to your gig, and as long as it’s in Cardiff and I’m on the guest list, I’ll come, take photos, edit them and give them to you for free. Simple as. It’s Stellar service, and it’s spontaneous photography. Enjoy.
If you want me to take photos at your gig, please contact me . I only attend gigs in Cardiff.
1) How much do you charge for live photos?
Nothing. Live photos are free of charge. You can use them anywhere, so long as they’re accredited to Stellar Spontaneous Photography and have a link to http://stellar.scorpiusdiamond.co.uk
2) How much do you charge for promo shoots?
For promo shoots, I charge £15 for a one-hour session, £5 for every extra hour and travel expenses. Finding your own locations for shoots will end up making your shots better suited to your tastes.
3) I don’t like this watermark, can I get rid of it?
Nope, unless you want to give me a large amount of money…
4) Why?
To keep going as a photographer who gives shots for free, I need recognition, and the only way to do that is to watermark my photos. If you feel your watermarked photos are too obtrusive, I can change them.
5) Where can I find my photos?
http://stellarspontaneous.fotki.com/ - Then look for your band’s name. (If you’ve been part of a festival, you need to open up the right festival folder)

To see in more detail and download any go to my website : http://stellar.scorpiusdiamond.co.uk

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My Blog

Innerpartysystem, Caesars Rome and Echolounge at Cardiff Barfly  30/06/08

by Ed TownendDark, broody and electric is the general feeling on stage at Barfly for innerpartysystem's fearsome sound and their supports match their energy and mood.     Echolounge simmer through...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:46:00 GMT

The Automatic, Viva Machine + Attack Attack at The Point, Cardiff. 29/04/08

.. Under threat of closure, The Point inhaled a last gasp of Welsh music before it (like the wonderful Cardiff Coal Exchange which now has heartbreakingly been converted into luxury flats  for people...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:30:00 GMT

Booking between 14th June + 1st September

From the 14th of June to the 1st of September this year, I'm free for taking photos at gigs.(I have however put up all dates I'm already booked for)Conditions are:Guest list place/photo pass ...
Posted by on Sat, 03 May 2008 08:53:00 GMT

The Metros, The Clay + The Low Lights at Cardiff Barfly 12/03/08

The Metros, The Clay and The Low Lights, Cardiff Barfly, 12/03/08 The Metros seem to outperform themselves in Cardiff tonight, after two entirely dissimilar support acts have ambled off stage. It app...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:50:00 GMT

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly at Spillers Records

Sam Duckworth is always a sucker for simplicity, even if reports say that his new album ’Searching for the Hows and Whys" is of ’orchestration’ and ’new instrumental depth&rs...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:21:00 GMT

Working Class Heroes, MirrorView, Kid Keep Dancing and Tomorrows History ay Barfly, Cardiff

Working Class Heroes, MirrorView, Kid Keep Dancing and Tomorrows History Barfly, Cardiff, 17th February 2008 Words and Photos: Ed Townend/Stellar Spontaneous Photography Sunday night and a ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:31:00 GMT

Lily Green, Stray Borders and Danblagroyd at Tommys Bar, Cardiff

Lily Green, Stray Borders and DanblagroydTommy's Bar, Cardiff, 25th January 2008Words and Photos: Ed Townend/Stellar Spontaneous Photography  Cardiff was in need of a new gig night. A constant...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:19:00 GMT