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Home›Author: Daniel Seyum

Author: Daniel Seyum

Daniel Seyum

It all started back in 2009, my brothers and I decided to move back to South Central, Los Angeles from the Inland Empire. Both my brothers attended music and film school in Hollywood. At the time I was working construction in Las Vegas for nearly one year, but I always knew I had a passion for photography, but didn’t know what or where to start shooting. As soon as I finished working in Las Vegas, I saved up enough money to buy a Canon camera. A friend of mine who was a night club promoter at the time asked me to be a roaming photographer at his venue. I had little to no experience shooting anything or anyone, but I felt confident and plus I was a people person, so I knew both of those qualities would help me succeed in being a photographer. I was a club photographer for almost a year until I started meeting people and networking. Then eventually I met a club photographer who owned his own business shooting venues all over Southern California. For the next five years, I was shooting many nightclubs in LA, OC, IE and the Valley, eventually booking my own gigs. I even shot at the RIO in Las Vegas on the weekends when I worked out there for three months. Additionally, I booked a local night club working Tuesday nights as a roaming photographer for almost three years. At the same time, I was shooting Tuesday nights at a radio station working for rapper Dub-C. So after working at the radio station, I would leave to shoot at the club at night… But I always felt like I needed to do more and take it to the next level. I felt like I couldn’t possibly shoot night clubs forever. I eventually linked up with my brother who had been writing for Music Connection. And thus, I began shooting local concerts all over Los Angeles and nearby counties. I felt like this was my calling. Not only do I like shooting musicians I listen to, but occasionally, I get to meet them and network with people in the business as well. I love doing what I do, but I do not put all my eggs in one basket. Aside from shooting clubs and concerts, I have organized photo shoots with models. I have shot many events including birthday parties, weddings, Quinceaneras and more. I feel as a photographer, I cannot stick to just one preference. I feel like I have to do it all and “NO” can’t be the answer. I believe my path may be difficult, but eventually, it will pay off.

  • Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, and Mario at Intuit Dome

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    March 17, 2025
    by Daniel Seyum
    As as Mary J. Blige sings in "Family Affair," R&B singers Mary J. Bilge, Neyo, and Mario got “crunk" before a sold out crowd at the newly built Intuit Dome ...
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  • GZA AT THE NOVO

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    February 25, 2025
    by Daniel Seyum
    This past Sunday, hip-hop artist and founding member of The Wu-Tang Clan, GZA, took the stage at The Novo before a sold-out crowd where he opened for the R&B/soul/funk group Lettuce. ...
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  • Bush, Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox Light Up The Greek

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    September 23, 2024
    by Daniel Seyum
    The legendary rock band Bush made its way to the gorgeous Greek theater on Sept 15th. Surrounded amongst beautiful pine trees along with an old theatre look, the Greek is the perfect intimate venue for ...
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  • Banda MS at the Forum

    Photo Blog Show Reviews
    September 10, 2024
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was a spectacular Saturday night at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. Banda MS, a Mexican band which was founded in 2003 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Twenty minutes before the show begun, a huge jumbotron counted down ...
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  • The Art Laboe Connection at Glen Helen Amphitheater

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 21, 2024
    by Daniel Seyum
    What a spectacular night at Glen Helens amphitheater in the city of San Bernardino. It was without a doubt a celebration to remember.  People from all walks of life gathered ...
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  • Slash Slays at Amoeba Music Hollywood

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 21, 2024
    by Daniel Seyum
    Grammy award winning Guitarist and songwriter Slash appeared at Amoeba Music in Hollywood alongside vocalist/guitarist Tash Neal and Teddy “zigzag” Andreadas. Slash performed among the sold out crowd to promote his 6th ...
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  • Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot at the Wiltern

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    March 11, 2024
    by Daniel Seyum
    Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot made its way to the gorgeous Wiltern venue on Feb 27, 2024 . Set amongst the roaring 20s style architecture along with an old theatre look, ...
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  • The West Coast Feast at the Vermont

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    December 7, 2023
    by Daniel Seyum
    The West Coast Feast 2023 blew up at the Vermont concert hall in Los Angeles. Taking place on a much larger scale this time around, attendees traveled locally and some nationally to chill, relax and ...
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  • Cypress Hill, Onyx and Trash Talk at the Novo, Los Angeles

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    November 13, 2023
    by Daniel Seyum
    West coast hip hop legends Cypress Hill continued the Haunted Hill Halloween tour at the Novo in Los Angeles with New York hip hop duo Onyx and Punk band Trash Talk. Talk about ...
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  • Banda MS at the Toyota Arena, Ontario

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    November 13, 2023
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was an amazing Saturday night at the Toyota Arena in Ontario,CA. Banda MS, a Mexican band which was founded in 2003 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa celebrated its 20th anniversary with special guest singer Eden Munoz. ...
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  • Maná at the Kia Forum

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 1, 2023
    by Daniel Seyum
    As the number of fans that came pouring into the Kia Forum of Inglewood, CA, the excitement and anticipation for the legendary band, Mana, was intense. It’s been close to ...
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  • Back in the Day Freestyle Festival

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    May 8, 2023
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was definitely a day and night of celebration to remember, as on April 8, 2023, people from all walks of life gathered to enjoy life and freestyle music at the Back ...
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  • Banda MS at Toyota Arena

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    November 15, 2022
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was a spectacular Sunday night at the Toyota arena in Ontario,CA. The popular Mexican banda, Banda MS which was founded in 2003 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa put on an amazing ...
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  • Karol G at the Crypto Arena

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    November 2, 2022
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was an amazing night in downtown Los Angeles, the presence of Columbian singer Karol G lit up Crypto Arena like no other. Colors of the Colombian flag were held by ...
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  • House Issues Festival at Plaza de La Raza

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    July 5, 2022
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was a night to remember Saturday June 4th at La Plaza de la Raza in Lincoln Heights, CA. House Issues along with Antonio Pelayo productions and NELAtv brought you ...
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  • Sean Paul at the NOVO in DTLA

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    June 9, 2022
    by Daniel Seyum
    Reggae and Dancehall star Sean Paul headlined the stage at the Novo in DTLA while on tour; as he promoted his latest single, “Light My Fire” off his new album ...
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  • Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky and More at The Smoker's Club Festival

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    May 23, 2022
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was definitely a day and night celebration to remember, people from all walks of life gathered to enjoy life and music. As the hot sun was beaming down on ...
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  • Corey Feldman at Whisky a Go Go

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    March 3, 2022
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was a spectacular night at Whisky a Go Go, as actor, singer, and song writer Cory Feldman delivered an amazing show, a crowd full of Feldman fanatics praising him ...
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  • Rivera Family

    The Rivera Family at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA

    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    December 16, 2019
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was a night to remember at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The famous musically gifted family the Riveras appeared together on the same stage to honor Jenni Rivera and ...
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  • Chris Brown

    Chris Brown at the Honda Center in Los Angeles, CA

    Latest, Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    October 23, 2019
    by Daniel Seyum
    It was a spectacular night at the Honda Center when R&B singer Chris Brown put on a superb show for all his loyal fans. All walks of life, young and ...
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