Truthful photographer
from The Netherlands

Band Photography

Sonja (Chantik Photography) is a professional freelance photographer from Kampen - The Netherlands, specialising in band photography, artist photography and behind-the-scenes or tour photography. Her work consists of working with artists from the music industry, with a specialisation in the metal industry.
In her work she connects with the artist and finds the real story and translation of the concept of the band. Her approach on band photography is outside-the-box, truthfully and high in colours and contrasts. You can contact her for cover artwork photography, day-in-a-life/behind-the-scene photography and album cover photography.

Tour Photography

Fans usually look at the photos being taken from artists on stage, artists in band photoshoots or music videos. Many fans or people get to see behind the stage. How does an artist live? Is life on tour really that rock and roll? What happens after the show? How does a band prepare for a show?
Chantik Photography joins bands on festival shows, world wide tours and home-town venues. Her main priority is be that translation from band to public the fans desperately need to get more involved with the band. She will live with the band for a single show, multiple gigs or even weeks on end to get the photographical story about the band. These photos are key material for records labels, promotors of shows but mainly; the fans.
Chantik Photography works with different music labels all over the world, providing photos for the press and records labels. You can find her material on listening sessions where journalists all over the world gather with the band to analyse their album; a very nerve-racking day for most of the bands. Chantik Photography provides the material needed for the music outlets, journalist, e-magazines and magazines all over the world.

You can see this specific work on Bandphotography.