Thank you for visiting MJLphoto.com.

My name is Martin Locraft, and I am a freelance photographer based in Washington, DC. Capturing live music is how I spend most of my time behind the camera, but my interest in photojournalism increases on an almost daily basis. I am constantly searching for examples of amazing photography -- of which there are certainly plenty -- and am always taking notes on how to better what I am able to produce.

My interest in photography began in high school, when I spent two years in the darkroom, and continued while studying architecture at The Catholic University of America in the District. Photography took somewhat of a backseat during college, but I believe that the design-oriented curriculum helped in developing a sharper eye for all things visual.

With the purchase of a digital SLR in early 2007 came a renewed interest, one that continues to grow exponentially. Various opportunities to photograph bands and events have presented themselves, and each experience has taught me something new to bring to my next project.

My work has been published in DC Magazine, The Onion A/V Club, OnTap Magazine, the GW Hatchet, Washingtonian.com and is featured on various musicians' websites and MySpace pages. I have been involved with DCist Exposed (2008) and I'm With The Band (2009) and contribute regularly to DCist.com.

If you are interested in any photographic services, including (but not limited to) live music shooting, band promo work, portraits or architectural photography, please feel free to contact me at 202-905-5913 or by e-mailing martin@MJLphoto.com.

Equipment list:
Cameras: Nikon D300s, Nikon D80, Holga 120CFN, Lomography Fisheye 35mm
Lenses: Sigma 30mm / 1.4, Sigma 24-70mm / 2.8, Nikon 18-135mm / 3.5-5.6
Flash: Nikon SB-600
Bags: Lowepro Nova 200 AW, Tamrac Adventure Messenger 4