Born in The Bronx, he now resides in Brooklyn. Ed Marshall is presently collaborating with other artists, working on several projects.
Ed Marshall fell in love with photography in the early 90’s after suffering from writers block. Back then Ed produced dance music and found himself without lyrics. So he purchased a Chinon CP7M and would capture photos that would inspire him to write. Working in a mailroom for an accounting firm at the time. His photos were seen and purchased by a partner of the accounting firm he worked. Appreciative of the purchases, but not convinced of a future as a photog he continued to pursue his musical ventures. And so, with all life’s changes, marriage, the growth of his family and the ever changing state of employment in New York. Ed Marshall would once again go back to his other love, photography.
Ed Marshall has covered some of the most cutting edge artists/bands/performers in Manhattan’s lower east side, the five boroughs and tri-state area. He has also had the opportunity to capture shows of bands and artists from out of town. Known for his live show photography he has had his photos published in New York’s The Village Voice,URB Magazine out of Hollywood California, URB.com, Warp Magazine Japan, Code Magazine out of Holland and Frank 151 online-zine. He has also covered his share of festivals, URB Alt Festival 2007, Afropunk Festival 2006/2007 and CMJ 2007 to date. His photos can also be seen in music Cds by IfWhen, Apollo Heights, Aplomb, Robert Mwamba and Pillow Theory to name a few. He also shoots photos for promo packages (Headshots/Group photos), flyers and any other type of photo a band or artist may be in need of.
Ed Marshall is by no means just a music photographer; he is a musician/artist who appreciates what musicians/artists do. A photographer who’s focus is on that moment that no one should forget, because the moment was that good. He feels what he sees... and captures it.
"When I'm out I don't just shoot any band or artist I go to see. The artists usually inspire me to shoot them. You can tell how deep the music or words spoken are, or at least what the vibe might be, by capturing just the right moment."
The moments are what I try my best to capture. - Ed Marshall