Sydney Welchs Photography Features the Latest Wave of Bay Area Talent
b"Fremont photographer Sydney Welch has compiled a collection of photos that serve as a highlight reel for the latest wave of talented hip-hop and R&B artists emerging from the Bay Area, including\\xa0Stunnaman02, LaRussell, Kehlani, P-Lo,\\xa0Su'Lan, Larry June, and Rexx Life Raj.\\nHer images are captured at concerts, showing artists rocking the stage or having an intimate moment backstage. She has Polaroid photos taken at parties and magazine-style portraits shot on\\xa0film.\\nMost importantly: Sydney's images aren't taken from an outsider perspective. Before becoming a professional photographer, Sydney would attend concerts as a fan of Bay Area hip-hop and R&B.\\nThis week Sydney Welch tells us how she relies on grace to navigate the notoriously treacherous music industry and why she's so passionate about representing the Bay.\\nRead the transcript."