Monica Brice

Working as an event photographer can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of challenges that many people outside the industry may not realize. In large crowds, photographers are often viewed primarily as artists or workers rather than as human beings with identities, personalities, and lives beyond the camera. This disconnect can make the profession emotionally demanding. One of the most difficult parts of the job is how easily photographers become the default leaders in...

Why Soundcheck DC Made a Monumental Impact on the EDM Community Beneath the streets of Washington, D.C., there is a basement venue called Soundcheck DC . For years, this small but mighty space became the soul of the DMV’s electronic scene — a home for artists, dreamers, and music lovers who craved something real. Soundcheck wasn’t just another nightclub; it was a platform. It was where unknown DJs became local legends, photographers (including me) and more, where global artists felt at home,...

WHY IT'S CONTROLLING AND STUPID FOR EVENTS TO NOT ALLOW THEIR CUSTOMERS TO CAPTURE AND DOCUMENT MEMORIES AT THEIR EVENTS. Why Restricting Guests from Documenting Events Is Controlling — and Counterproductive Documenting experiences through our phones has become a natural extension of how we connect, create, and remember. Yet, many event organizers continue to enforce strict “no phone” or “no photography” policies — a decision that, frankly, feels both controlling and counterproductive. As a...