Linkin Park: 1000 Suns Tour 2011

It was only 2 years ago that Linkin Park was in Minnesota at the Excel Center in St Paul, and almost to the date of that second year: they have arrived again. The crowd is rumored to have been over 11,000 which isn't bad considering how cold it is here right now. The line is already down the block and packed inside the arena. People have been waiting to get in for quite some time and they're willing to wait a little longer for a band that causes screams where ever it goes. Upon entrance, the stage and all it's lighting is symbolic to the bands latest album : Thousand Suns. Triangular in shape, it gives optimum crowd coverage even if the stage is a little smaller than we first expected.

After the first 2 bands play their sets, LP is set forth to put forth another amazing show. Always impressive are the lighting effects this band chooses to display when playing any show. Flat screens flip around and reveal one very large monitor screen in the shape of a triangle. This showcases the band in various places from cameramen stationed in the pit. The crowd gets a first hand look at what it would feel like to be in the pit if they're in the seats. From LP classic songs to the newest in that line, the crowd gets them all. All in all, LP is always welcome in MN and we can't wait until they're here once again.

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Photoshoot collection

Secrets Reposed Photoshoot

After months of getting things set up, I was able to get this shoot under my belt. It's an idea that's been rolling around my head for quite a while so it was time to get it put into photos. I had two amazing models, makeup/hair stylist plus my 2 assistants. I couldn't have asked for a better crew! The whole idea for this shoot was to combine a little gothic intentions with some victorian dress. Needless to say, they are familiar to each other but just on very small measures. I wanted the intensity of the gothic but the subtle touch of feminism . I decided to make the photos more grainy/dirty once editing came about. It lent that final touch of grunge I love so much.

Our location was in a church in Uptown Minneapolis. This building used to be someones home then later became the church. It was beautiful inside! From the wanes coating, furniture, light fixtures, to pretty much every detail in the space, we were able to shoot in tons of different places. Here are some phone pics:
After hair/makeup got done, Rin and Seamus were ready to shoot! After shooting the duo together, we did the solo portraits. I had a little surprise for them and brought out the fog machine for some special effects. We wanted that "chilling" factor to add more character to the finished photo. We had some problems getting it to correctly work on the stairs but it worked perfect once we got in front of the fireplace. After a hard days work, we got some fantastic photos taken! I was very proud of everyone's hard work and took the boys out for dinner to celebrate. Until the next collection, this will hold us over for a little bit ;)

So here are some shots from the day including some behind the scene shots.

After the collection was shot, I got my makeup/hair stylist in on her own little shoot. Chelsea has been a muse of mine for the last year, so it's always a blast working with her. Here's a taste of her portraits!

To see the total Secrets Reposed Collection and more photos taken that day, go to www.stillcodaphotography.com!!

Upcoming shows!

Friday, January 28 2011!

Linkin Park - A Thousand Suns: World Tour 2011
@ Xcel Energy Cente, St Paul MN

Be sure to get your tickets before then! It's going to be a hellva' great show!!!
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