

When in doubt, always act like you're supposed to be there.
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The combination of the crowd raging with their hands up, plus the beautiful light rays coming in from the opposite side of the frame is what makes this a moment for me, along with the story above. I even jumped into the pit for a little bit to get some awesome shots from the front but I feel this image is one of the best from this set.

I legit had no credentials to be there but me playing it cool and acting like I was supposed to be there, is what kept me there. 20-22, the festival proved to be not only one of the most anticipated in hip-hop this year, but also featured bonafide superstars and rising up-and-comers alike. Hosting its third annual Summer Smash festival at Douglass Park Aug. It was hilarious because there was another photographer who got a little too close to Pierre, to which he shunned him mid show. After over a year without live performances, Lyrical Lemonade triumphantly brought back summer’s smash-hits to Chicago. I just minded my own business and didn't do anything that would catch any attention. I got to hang out on the stage, being maybe 8 feet from Pierre at some points. One of Pierre's team members/friends saw me walk up, I flashed my band and pointed to my friends, to which he thought I was part of their team.

Located in the beautiful and spacious Douglas Park, the 2019 edition sold out after quadrupling its size from the inaugural 2018 event. I walked onto the stage and noticed a couple photographer friends who were there as well, but happened to be shooting directly for Pierre. The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash is the product of two of Chicago’s most well-respected platforms, joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind event catering to the city’s budding youth movement. I went to meet my friend at this set and flash my photo pass to get into the stage area. Why this is a moment to me: This was right after I got to see Durk due his secret surprise set, which I really wanted to stay at due to me becoming a big fan of Durk in the last year. Pierre Bourne shot at Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash 2021 in Chicago.įirst time seeing and shooting Pierre live - the story behind this one itself is hilarious.
