Rave Photography At Club Cheek

Two weeks ago I had the chance to shoot at Club Cheek in Brixton, right in the heart of South London’s rave scene. This was one of Ego Death’s events, and as always, they lived up to their name. I arrived early, grabbed a really yummy drink that I unfortunately don’t remember the name of, but Lezcano swore it was amazing. We had a silly little moment upstairs with this alien we found, and then I went to warm up and stretch backstage before things kicked off.

Even though it was still early, the vibes were already ramping up fast as people began to arrive. This was my first time at a 12 till 12 rave, so the whole experience felt completely new to me. I met someone at the bar who turned out to be the first DJ of the day. They were super friendly, but when I found out they hadn’t seen the Lego Movie, I have to admit, it was a little heartbreaking.

Once Lezcano’s set started, I headed inside to capture the action. Their set went hard, as always, and the crowd responded to every drop. I pulled out some of my signature videography moves, swooping in with sharp focal range changes that I like to call “the seal swoop.” The energy, the lighting, and the crowd all came together perfectly, creating a moment that really defined what Techno Rave Photography and Rave Videography are all about.

I shot a mix of formats that night. I used my Sony A7R V for high-resolution Club Photography, and captured some Log video footage so I could later grade the room to make it look even more spectacular. I also got a few clips on my phone using the 0.5 wide lens, which gave a more natural and authentic vibe. People tend to connect more with phone footage since it feels unfiltered and genuine, and it’s always great to mix that in with my professional Club Videography work.

Lezcano’s set was incredible from start to finish, full of pounding hard techno and gritty industrial sounds that filled the space. As a queer rave photographer, this kind of event means a lot to me. The Industrial Rave Photography environment is such a good vibe where the music is so loud that it’s all that matters. There’s something about that atmosphere that strips everything down and makes you feel completely connected to the sound and the people around you.

At the end of the night, I remember standing by the back wall, camera in hand, watching everyone move together under the flashing strobes. It reminded me why I love London Rave Photography so much. Every event is different, but they all share that same electricity that only places like Brixton can deliver. Whether I’m capturing motion on video or freezing a split-second moment in a photograph, my goal is always the same: to make sure people can feel the energy of the night through the visuals.

If you’re looking for someone to bring that same energy to your next techno or industrial rave, I’d love to help. This is what I live for, and every event pushes me to capture the rhythm and emotion that make London’s rave culture so special.