ABOUT
1st 3 Magazine
Established at some point in some bar somewhere
IT STARTED WITH....
An Endless Passion for Music, For Photography, for Life.
In the words of the illustrious William Faulkner – “The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life.”
Isn’t this the very heart of our quest as photographers? To seize motion, to encapsulate it, only to have it unfurl when we revisit. The echoes of the sounds, the lingering fragrances, the simmering, fervent warmth of existence, all conspire to transport us back to that precise moment, a vivid recollection… “it moves again, since it is life”.
In the dawn of our photographic odyssey, there existed no whisper of digital imagery, no glimmer of digital cameras, or inklings of mobile phones (which by today’s standards, seems to render us relics of an ancient era).
As we captured The Cramps in their audacious glory at the smoke-saturated Town and Country Club somewhere in the pulsating heart of the eighties, we found ourselves in a dizzying dance of rapidly swapping film rolls, while artfully sidestepping the spontaneous showers of beer and piss. The notion of how swiftly and relentlessly the winds of technology would sweep through the coming decades, altering nearly all we knew, was unimaginable.
We were but captives of the moment, entranced by the raw energy radiating from the stage, our hearts beating in sync with the pounding rhythms that vibrated through the air. Each click of our shutter was a desperate attempt to immortalize a fleeting moment, a crescendo of sound, an expression of pure, unadulterated emotion.
Our lenses, fogged by smoke and splashed by whatever, became the windows to a world that existed outside of time, a realm where art was not just seen, but felt. This was the essence of our craft, the soul of our passion, born from the urgency of each frame, each shot, each precious second that slipped through our fingers like grains of sand.
In that suspended sliver of time, we could scarcely conceive of returning to that same iconic venue over thirty revolutions of the sun later. But here we were – no tendrils of smoke lazily curling through the air, no film to be seen, yet still subject to the occasional, nostalgic beer shower! It was a testament to the ever-evolving dance of technology and tradition, a dance we had willingly, and passionately, joined.
THE Passion never died, It grew
- Staying Hungry, Staying Focused -
Through the well-worn lens of time, we’ve gathered wisdom and refined our craft, each passing day etching a new verse of understanding onto the film of our souls. Indeed, the grand symphony of life continues to compose its ever-evolving score, and in the harmonious realms of music and photography, we find ourselves captivated by its ceaseless, intriguing composition.
As we journey through this vast spectrum of existence, we’ve come to understand a profound truth: there is a sacred space for every note struck, every shutter clicked, every emotion immortalized. From the vibrant resonance of Pop to the profound depths of Goth, from the intoxicating rebellion of Metal to the serene elegance of Classical, right down to the heartfelt honesty of Country; each genre finds a home within our eclectic collection. Each image, each sound, is a testament to our shared appreciation, a melody woven into the grand tapestry of our experience.
In this digital canvas we’ve woven, we strive to engage, to captivate, to tell a story. It’s our deepest wish that this platform not only provides entertainment but also becomes a catalyst for growth, as we traverse this melodious, picturesque journey together.
Your voice, like the unique hue in a rainbow or the singular note in a symphony, is yearning to be heard. If you feel the call to write, to review, or to capture the world through the lens of a camera, we warmly invite you to reach out. Together, we can amplify your voice, echoing your unique perspective across the wide expanse of our shared horizon. We await, with anticipation, to welcome you into our symphony of voices, to add your unique melody to our rich tapestry of experiences.
