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The Best of 2018

Dana Zuk December 31, 2018

Join me once again in reminiscing on another stellar year of concert photography, friends! I can't believe how quickly 2018 has gone by... I feel like it wasn't too long ago that I was typing up a similar long-winded blog about how cool 2017 was... But alas, here we are again; You're still the coolest for reading this (don't forget that) and I'm still drinking cheap wine while writing these yearly blogs... Surprise, surprise! 2018 has offered so much to me as a person and as a photographer, and I have the amazing people around me to thank for that; I learned a lot this year, and your support and encouragement has made it all worth it. So, without further adieu, let's jump into what made 2018 a killer year for this gal! 

Throughout 2018, I managed to photograph roughly 76 shows across the city of Edmonton, the city of Drumheller, and in the province of British Columbia; Absolutely crushing last year's count of 55. I shot approximately 11 press photo shoots for local artists that are all amazing in their own special ways, and I love each of them all to bits. However, I decided against doing a calendar of all of these wonderful people this year, but I want you to appreciate them as much as I do, so I've included a special little gallery of these kat's jumping for joy, just for you! Check it below. 

Waking Mayhem
Waking Mayhem
Call of the Siren
Call of the Siren
Tessitura
Tessitura
Striker
Striker
Sparrow Blue (in Edmonton)
Sparrow Blue (in Edmonton)
Illyrian
Illyrian
Juliet Ruin
Juliet Ruin
Sparrow Blue (in Drumheller)
Sparrow Blue (in Drumheller)
Breaking the Silent
Breaking the Silent
Tides of Kharon
Tides of Kharon
Waking Mayhem Call of the Siren Tessitura Striker Sparrow Blue (in Edmonton) Illyrian Juliet Ruin Sparrow Blue (in Drumheller) Breaking the Silent Tides of Kharon

A handful of my photos, both live and press, made it to numerous editions of Exclaim! and Vue Weekly (R.I.P) throughout the year, and I was pleased to have photograph some of the most bangin' underground gigs for Concertworks across Edmonton. I also had the great pleasure and honor of photographing some of the coolest music related events in Edmonton over the course of the year, the biggest of which, being the 106th Grey Cup Halftime Show at Commonwealth Stadium featuring Canadian pop sensation, Alessia Cara. It's always been a goal of mine to shoot the musical portion of a major sporting event, and I'm pretty damn proud to finally be able to say that I've done it. I was also fortunate enough to cross a huge name off of my bucket list this year, having photographed Sir Paul McCartney at Rogers Place. It was surreal to have a member of The Beatles in front of my lens, and even more so to have a musician as renowned as Paul McCartney officially claim a spot in my portfolio.

It felt great to venture out of Edmonton, periodically, over the summer again. I spent a weekend in the badlands with my rock 'n roll pals, Sparrow Blue, shooting their press photos and simply enjoying the wonders of Drumheller. This was the first time I had planned a photo shoot outside of Edmonton, but we managed to get some really killer photos out of that trip, which makes me one happy kat. For the festival season, I had the pleasure of covering a handful of concerts at Edmonton’s staple carnival/concert festival KDays, where artists like Walk off the Earth had the whole midway singing their songs, and Ice Cube, who broke a record for having the biggest outdoor hip-hop show that Edmonton has ever seen. I also ventured back to breathtaking British Columbia for Metallion Festival's 5th year in Vanderhoof. This was my first time at Metallion, but I must admit, the times had at the festival were truly unforgettable. And to cap off my short festival season, I returned to my beloved Loud As Hell Festival in Drumheller. Despite only being able to stay at the fest for the first evening, I still had a wonderful time reconnecting with good friends from other cities and provinces who I don't get to see all that often, and I find that specific part of the festival season and circuit in Western Canada to be so uplifting and refreshing. 

Summarizing this year is... A challenge. 2018 was truly a test, for lack of a better word, and I feel as though I'm coming out of the other end of this year rather triumphant despite the hardships. Many changes were made throughout the year; Between my personal life and career related adjustments, I believe it's safe to say that the hustle of 2018 didn't quite kill me, but made me stronger and so much more grateful for my family and friends, both old and new, and the truly incredible opportunities that 2018 had to offer which has made me a better photographer and person. If anything, this year has taught me the importance of having a strong work ethic, and has made me more persistent than ever when it comes to achieving my goals. Through the grind, 2018 has easily been the most successful year of my career, and to everyone who has supported me throughout 2018; Whether it was sharing my posts, referring me to your friends or hiring me for your biggest event of the year, from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU! Thank you for letting me be a small part of your lives as musicians, music fans and lovers of photography. So, as I bring another long-ass, year end blog to a close, I've sorted through thousands upon thousands of photos that I've snapped over the year and have compiled some of my personal favorites into a little gallery (in no particular order) for you to feast your look-balls upon. I want to wish everyone (especially you kats who stuck through it and made it this far) all the love and utmost success in 2019, let's kick it's ass together! From my heart to yours, HAPPY NEW YEAR! <3 

Serena Ryder @ Winspear Centre
Serena Ryder @ Winspear Centre
Paul McCartney @ Rogers Place
Paul McCartney @ Rogers Place
Tides of Kharon Photoshoot
Tides of Kharon Photoshoot
Ice Cube @ KDays
Ice Cube @ KDays
Alice Cooper @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Alice Cooper @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Juliet Ruin @ Temple
Juliet Ruin @ Temple
Social Distortion @ Union Hall
Social Distortion @ Union Hall
Tessitura Photoshoot
Tessitura Photoshoot
Santana @ Rogers Place
Santana @ Rogers Place
Sparrow Blue Photoshoot
Sparrow Blue Photoshoot
Vance Joy @ Rogers Place
Vance Joy @ Rogers Place
Suicidal Tendencies @ Union Hall
Suicidal Tendencies @ Union Hall
Tenacious D @ Shaw Conference Centre
Tenacious D @ Shaw Conference Centre
Greta Van Fleet @ Shaw Conference Centre
Greta Van Fleet @ Shaw Conference Centre
Call of the Siren Photoshoot
Call of the Siren Photoshoot
The Sheepdogs @ Union Hall
The Sheepdogs @ Union Hall
Stone Sour @ Shaw Conference Centre
Stone Sour @ Shaw Conference Centre
Foo Fighters @ Rogers Place
Foo Fighters @ Rogers Place
Cancer Bats @ Starlite Room
Cancer Bats @ Starlite Room
Solborn @ Starlite Room
Solborn @ Starlite Room
The Glorious Sons @ Shaw Conference Centre
The Glorious Sons @ Shaw Conference Centre
Arkells @ SONiC Field Day
Arkells @ SONiC Field Day
Alexisonfire @ The Ranch Roadhouse
Alexisonfire @ The Ranch Roadhouse
Alessia Cara @ 106th Grey Cup
Alessia Cara @ 106th Grey Cup
Shinedown @ Shaw Conference Centre
Shinedown @ Shaw Conference Centre
Anthrax @ The Ranch Roadhouse
Anthrax @ The Ranch Roadhouse
Stab.Twist.Pull @ Loud As Hell Festival
Stab.Twist.Pull @ Loud As Hell Festival
Trivium ft. Jared Dines @ The Ranch Roadhouse
Trivium ft. Jared Dines @ The Ranch Roadhouse
Behemoth @ Shaw Conference Centre
Behemoth @ Shaw Conference Centre
The Order of Chaos @ Shakers Roadhouse
The Order of Chaos @ Shakers Roadhouse
Serena Ryder @ Winspear Centre Paul McCartney @ Rogers Place Tides of Kharon Photoshoot Ice Cube @ KDays Alice Cooper @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Juliet Ruin @ Temple Social Distortion @ Union Hall Tessitura Photoshoot Santana @ Rogers Place Sparrow Blue Photoshoot Vance Joy @ Rogers Place Suicidal Tendencies @ Union Hall Tenacious D @ Shaw Conference Centre Greta Van Fleet @ Shaw Conference Centre Call of the Siren Photoshoot The Sheepdogs @ Union Hall Stone Sour @ Shaw Conference Centre Foo Fighters @ Rogers Place Cancer Bats @ Starlite Room Solborn @ Starlite Room The Glorious Sons @ Shaw Conference Centre Arkells @ SONiC Field Day Alexisonfire @ The Ranch Roadhouse Alessia Cara @ 106th Grey Cup Shinedown @ Shaw Conference Centre Anthrax @ The Ranch Roadhouse Stab.Twist.Pull @ Loud As Hell Festival Trivium ft. Jared Dines @ The Ranch Roadhouse Behemoth @ Shaw Conference Centre The Order of Chaos @ Shakers Roadhouse

Tags Dana Zuk Photography, 2018, Best of 2018, Vue Weekly, Exclaim!, Concertworks, Edmonton, year end blog
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Jay &amp; Brett Emmons - THE GLORIOUS SONS

Jay & Brett Emmons - THE GLORIOUS SONS

GALLERY: The Glorious Sons Get's Edmonton Singing and Dancing at the Shaw Conference Centre - October 10, 2018

Dana Zuk November 12, 2018

PHOTOGRAPHED FOR VUE WEEKLY


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Tags Dana Zuk Photography, Vue Weekly, The Glorious Sons, The Beaches, Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton
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THE MILK CARTON KIDS

THE MILK CARTON KIDS

GALLERY: The Milk Carton Kids Play Out Indie Folk and a Little Rock n Roll For Edmonton's Winspear Center - October 30, 2018

Dana Zuk November 1, 2018

PHOTOGRAPHED FOR VUE WEEKLY


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Tags The Milk Carton Kids, Dana Zuk Photography, Winspear Centre, Vue Weekly, Edmonton, Edmonton Folk Music Festival
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Josh Kiszka - GRETA VAN FLEET

Josh Kiszka - GRETA VAN FLEET

GALLERY: Greta Van Fleet Breathes New Life into Rock n Roll at Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre - September 11, 2018

Dana Zuk September 12, 2018

PHOTOGRAPHED FOR VUE WEEKLY


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Tags Dana Zuk Photography, Greta Van Fleet, Vue Weekly, Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, YEG
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Dylan Kongos - KONGOS

Dylan Kongos - KONGOS

GALLERY: KONGOS Brings KDays 2018 to a Close with Snappy Pop-Rock Tunes on Sunday Night - July 29, 2018

Dana Zuk July 30, 2018

PHOTOGRAPHED FOR VUE WEEKLY 

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Tags Dana Zuk Photography, KONGOS, KDays, Northlands, Vue Weekly, Edmonton
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LIL JON

LIL JON

GALLERY: Lil Jon Turns Up with Edmonton on Saturday Night at KDays - July 28, 2018

Dana Zuk July 30, 2018

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Sarah Blackwood &amp; Gianni Nicassio - WALK OFF THE EARTH

Sarah Blackwood & Gianni Nicassio - WALK OFF THE EARTH

GALLERY: Walk off the Earth Sings it All Away with Edmonton at Northlands Park - July 24, 2018

Dana Zuk July 25, 2018

PHOTOGRAPHED FOR VUE WEEKLY 


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Tags Dana Zuk Photography, Walk Off The Earth, Vue Weekly, KDays, Edmonton, Northlands
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ICE CUBE

ICE CUBE

GALLERY: Legendary Rapper Ice Cube Brings Record Breaking Numbers to KDays and Northlands Park on Monday Night - July 23, 2018

Dana Zuk July 24, 2018

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Tags Dana Zuk Photography, Ice Cube, Vue Weekly, NWA, KDays, Northlands
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THE BEACH BOYS

THE BEACH BOYS

GALLERY: The Beach Boys Bring Hawaii Vibes to Edmonton on Sunday Night at KDays - July 22, 2018

Dana Zuk July 23, 2018

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Josh Ramsay - MARIANAS TRENCH

Josh Ramsay - MARIANAS TRENCH

GALLERY: Marianas Trench Delivers A Pop Punk Punch to KDays on Opening Weekend - July 21, 2018

Dana Zuk July 22, 2018

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