North Georgia and Atlanta
From the pit.The street. The studio. The arena.
Live shows, studio portraits, Southern streets and the dust of the arena. Down here, beauty likes to hide in the shadows, so that's where I go looking. My job is bringing it into the light.
The work
Galleries
Services
Book the night
Pick what fits your release, your show or your next portrait. Music is home base, but I'll gladly work the street, the studio or the arena. Don't see what you need? Send a note. Most folks don't know what they want until they see it. That's my job.
Live Show Coverage
Your set, shot from the pit and the back of the room. Selects in your inbox before your ears stop ringing.
- 35 edited images
- High resolution and web sized files
- Selects within 24 hours of the show
- Full gallery within one business week
- Delivered as a Pixieset download
Solo Artist Promotional Shoot
One artist, one session, no bandmates to blame for blinking. Portraits and press images for releases, posters and socials.
- 35 edited images
- High resolution and web sized files
- Gallery typically within two weeks
- Delivered as a Pixieset download
Full Band Promotional Shoot
The whole outfit in one sitting, like herding cats, only slightly more dignified. Group shots, portraits and promo images.
- 35 edited images
- High resolution and web sized files
- Gallery typically within two weeks
- Delivered as a Pixieset download
Calendars show weekday openings. Weekends are by appointment, so just reach out. I confirm every booking personally.
About
The truth, told plain
I've spent a lot of nights in front of stages around Atlanta and North Georgia, and somewhere along the way this scene became my people.
Exposing Southern Shadows started as a passion project and grew from there. Music comes first, but you'll also find me shooting portraits, models, rodeo and the streets of the South. I take every shoot seriously, because these moments matter to the folks in them.
What folks are saying
Greg has been the photographer behind my many bands for years, shooting dozens of sessions and capturing nearly every print and social media image I use. He gets the music, the moment, and the passion in front of his lens. When my dog Leela was in her last days, Greg photographed her with such tenderness. Even in her old age, he captured her spirit, and those photos mean the world to me. Whether it's a band, a landscape, or an old dog, Greg sees what's alive in everything he shoots. I'd recommend him to anyone.
Greg Shaddix brings curiosity, a love for moments, and his own perspective to the stories he tells with a camera. Through Exposing Southern Shadows, he doesn't just capture what a moment looks like; he captures how it feels. His photographs tell stories that stay with you.
If you're looking for a photographer who does more than simply take pictures, I wholeheartedly recommend Greg Shaddix.
Greg has a calm, patient, unhurried approach that makes a photo session feel less like a photo shoot and more like spending time with an old friend. Rather than feeling rushed or self-conscious in front of the camera, you find yourself relaxing and before you know it, the awkwardness of posing for pictures begins to fade, and you can simply be yourself.
Greg comes prepared with ideas and creative direction, but he also welcomes your input and suggestions. He understands that the best photographs aren't always about striking the perfect pose. They're about capturing the person behind it.
Greg has a way of creating an environment where you feel comfortable enough to let your guard down, allowing your true personality to shine through in the final images.
If you want photographs that feel genuine, personal, and true to you, Greg is someone I would highly recommend for all types of photography projects.
FAQ
Good questions
How do I book?
For promo shoots, hit Pick a date on Pixieset under your package. You will be taken to my Pixieset booking page to choose a time and pay your 50% deposit. I review every request and confirm it personally, and the balance is invoiced after the shoot. For live show coverage, send me the details through the contact form and I will get back to you with a quote. Weekends are by appointment.
How many photos do I get?
Every package comes with 35 edited images, delivered in high resolution for print and web sized for socials.
How fast will I get my photos?
For live shows, I send selects within 24 hours so you can post while the buzz is still going, and the full gallery follows within one business week. Promo shoots typically take about two weeks.
How are photos delivered?
You get a private Pixieset gallery where you can download everything.
How much does it cost?
Live show coverage starts at $300. Solo artist promotional shoots are $300 and full band promotional shoots are $500.
Can we use the photos?
Absolutely. Post them, put them on posters, send them to press, wherever you need them. When it makes sense, I just ask that you tag @exposingsouthernshadows on Instagram.
Where do you shoot?
Mainly North Georgia and the Atlanta area, but I am always open to talking travel for the right opportunity.
Do you need a deposit?
Yes. A 50% deposit locks in your date.
Who handles the photo pass?
Either way works, but it is easiest when the band puts me on the list. I will reach out to the venue too, so we are covered.
Can we get unedited or RAW files?
No. Every photo is picked and edited by me, and I never send out unedited or RAW files. What you get is my best work.
What if the show gets canceled or moved?
No problem. I am happy to reschedule.
Let's talk business
Got a show coming up?
Tell me the date, the venue and what you need. Spare no detail. I'd rather read too much than guess wrong.