Writing for Stormbringer Magazine made it possible for me to take up yet another hobby. As if maintining this blog, going to concerts, writing metal reviews and a paranormal cozy mystery is not enough. No. I've always envied the photographers at concerts, who were allowed in the stage pit, being so close to the artists, trying to capture some of the magic of the performance and atmosphere. So, when I got my first media pass for the Skálmöld concert in March 2024, I couldn't help wondering. Should I try photography? This was a completely new topic for me. I  had no knowledge or skills whatsoever. But in the end, the lure was too tempting. I had to give it a try. With a crash course in photography basics and a borrowed camera, I braved my first concert. You can read here how that went. Spoiler: Not great.

But I stuck with it. I learned. I am still learning and I am still far from happy with the amount of really crappy photos I take home with me after each concert. But I am getting better. And every so often, I manage to shoot some pictures, I am proud of.