Alice Smith took the stage with a presence that was both intimate and electrifying, setting the perfect tone as she opened for Santigold. Her rich, soulful vocals filled the venue, effortlessly transitioning between delicate melodies and powerhouse moments that left the audience in awe. The atmosphere was charged with an energy that blended raw emotion with undeniable groove, a perfect prelude to the night’s main act.

As a photographer, capturing the essence of the night meant more than just snapping images—it was about translating the mood, the lighting, and the connection between artist and audience into a visual narrative. The warm, moody stage lights wrapped around Alice as she performed, creating dynamic shadows and highlights that framed her every movement. From the intimate moments where she closed her eyes, lost in a note, to the vibrant, crowd-engaging highs, every shot told a piece of the story.

The anticipation for Santigold built as Alice’s set unfolded, her performance laying a foundation of soul-stirring warmth before the kinetic, genre-blurring energy of Santigold took over. My photos from that night captured the transition—how the audience swayed and moved, caught in the spell of Alice’s voice, before the shift into the high-energy, genre-bending spectacle that followed. It was a night of contrasts, of deep soul and unbridled energy, and through my lens, I was able to preserve those fleeting, powerful moments.