N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

Hip-hop shots

MISSION: Get close and capture an artist’s music, energy and personality in a single image.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jason Martin

LOCATION: Vancouver, Canada

KIT USED: Nikon D750, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8

INSTAGRAM: @jason_martin_photography

I have always enjoyed creating, whether it was drawing in high school or writing at university. Music is also very important to me. In fact, I never really turn it off. My friend started posting some truly epic concert shots back in 2014 and I?” I had no photography experience, but my friend was a great mentor and always available to answer my many questions. When I picked up my first DSLR (a Nikon D7000) he showed me how to get started. Unsurprisingly, that camera got me addicted to Nikon’s awesome glass, and I now think this is the best hobby ever.

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