Colin Kerrigan

Here’s the @kickstarter for my documentary about Jelloman, the...

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:35:18 -0400

Here’s the @kickstarter for my documentary about Jelloman, the jello shot legend from Philadelphia. The trailer features Kurt Vile, The War on Drugs, Angel Olsen, Cage The Elephant, Bully and more.

There are a lot of rad rewards like signed vinyl from Kurt Vile + The Districts, premiere party tickets, custom made tee shirts, photographs, jello making classes and a lot more.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/colinkerrigan/jelloman-if-u-will-a-film-about-the-philly-legend

I’m making a documentary about a guy named Jelloman (aka Paul...

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:31:31 -0400

I’m making a documentary about a guy named Jelloman (aka Paul Vile.) He sneaks into music festivals with his jello shots, makes jello murals for his favorite bands and a lot more. He’s also the younger brother of Kurt Vile. All around, he’s a very interesting guy.

I launched a @kickstarter to help fund the post production / film festival entires and I could use your help! There are a lot of rad rewards including signed vinyl from Kurt Vile + The Districts, custom tee shirts, signed photograhs, a zine, a premiere party in Philadelphia and a lot more.

Check it out and watch the full trailer HERE

Natalie Prass outside Montrose Studios in Richmond, VA on 35mm...

Mon, 21 May 2018 00:21:11 -0400

Natalie Prass outside Montrose Studios in Richmond, VA on 35mm film.

48 hours later in Yellowstone National Park via Kodak Ektar 100

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:32:54 -0400

48 hours later in Yellowstone National Park via Kodak Ektar 100

Hop Along in Philadelphia. September 2016.

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:26:38 -0400

Hop Along in Philadelphia. September 2016.

My friend Wren Hinds (left) from Cape Town, South Africa put out...

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:53:20 -0400

My friend Wren Hinds (left) from Cape Town, South Africa put out a song today. It deserves more attention than it’s going to get so here’s a link to the song. Hopefully this will lead a few of y’all to listen. September 2015.

Before + after at the VFiles NYFW show. October 2016.

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:29:40 -0400

Before + after at the VFiles NYFW show. October 2016.

Backstage at the VFiles fashion week show. October 2016.

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:25:38 -0400

Backstage at the VFiles fashion week show. October 2016.

Young Thug at the VFiles NYFW show. October 2016.

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:23:14 -0400

Young Thug at the VFiles NYFW show. October 2016.

Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo via Kodak Ektar 100 film. November...

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 11:01:50 -0400

Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo via Kodak Ektar 100 film. November 2016.

Sabb on the black sand beach in Iceland. November 2015.

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:19:34 -0400

Sabb on the black sand beach in Iceland. November 2015.

instagram: The Work of Music Fan, Photographer and...

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:52:50 -0400

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The Work of Music Fan, Photographer and Philadelphia Native Colin Kerrigan

To explore more of Colin’s work, check out @colinkerrigan on Instagram. For more music stories, head to @music.

Colin Kerrigan’s (@colinkerrigan) professional life recently came full circle when he found himself standing in a room shooting indie rock outfit Ra Ra Riot for Out of Town Films (@outoftownfilms), a music production company he runs with his two friends. Several years earlier, the Philadelphia-based photographer had conducted his first musician interview, with a few members from the band for his music blog.

“We had this thing where we would ask a few serious questions and then, like, ‘What’s your top five favorite songs you wish you wrote?’” recalls Colin. “It was really silly. I was nervous. I remember doing the interview and being like, wow, that was so cool. It was technically the first show I ever photographed too — Ra Ra Riot opening for Andrew Bird.”

Today, Colin is lucky enough to make a living as a photojournalist and web producer for Philly.com. But back in the early days, when all he had was his personal website, finding a publicist willing to give him a press pass could be taxing.

“I bought my first real camera and I literally would send emails upon emails to publicists and managers,” he says. “At first I would have to explain, ‘Oh, I am a Temple University journalism student. I love music, I love photography. Can I interview so and so and can I get a press pass to a concert?’”

The idea to start a blog initially came from a college professor, who had a simple but declarative piece of advice: Why wait until you graduate to be a journalist? Colin had been into music since he was young, devouring biographies on bands like Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. His mom had even taken him to see Prince and David Bowie perform in the seventh grade. For him, documenting musicians was a natural fit.

Now 26, Colin’s ultimate goal is continue to find ways to devote his time and energy toward music.

“I am definitely a fan first and foremost,” he says. “I appreciate that I get to make cool things with the artist, even though they probably don’t know I’m in the photo pit.”

—Instagram @music

This was cool.

colinkerrigan:Tame Impala at a sold-out Tower Theater on Monday...

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:51:11 -0400

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Tame Impala at a sold-out Tower Theater on Monday night. It was such an amazing show. I hope I get a chance to see them again on this tour.

Angel Olsen in Camden, NJ. July 2017.

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:07:32 -0400

Angel Olsen in Camden, NJ. July 2017.

Girlpool in Philadelphia. October 2017.

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:21:11 -0400

Girlpool in Philadelphia. October 2017.

The Dove & The Wolf on set of their new music video via...

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:45:21 -0400

The Dove & The Wolf on set of their new music video via Kodak Ektar 100 film. March 2018.

LGP Qua for @complexmagazine x @puma.

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:41:21 -0400

LGP Qua for @complexmagazine x @puma.

Kurt Vile at home. October 2017.

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:40:27 -0400

Kurt Vile at home. October 2017.

Exploring a new planet with my friends on the Snæfellsnes...

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:08:07 -0400

Exploring a new planet with my friends on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland via a disposable camera. November 2015.

Kevin Taylor and Kyle Nicholson in Philadelphia on Ilford HP5...

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:40:19 -0400

Kevin Taylor and Kyle Nicholson in Philadelphia on Ilford HP5 35mm film. October 2017.