Working: How to Photograph a Hardcore Punk Show
This week, host June Thomas talks to Jim Saah, a photographer who documented D.C.\u2019s legendary hardcore punk scene in the 1980\u2019s and 90\u2019s. In the interview, Jim explains how he fell in love with punk music in high school and soon started photographing bands like Minor Threat and Fugazi. He also discusses the chaotic environments he had to work in, and he explains how certain punk rock conventions\u2014like simple lighting and the practice of allowing pretty much anyone to hop on stage\u2014allowed him to snap memorable and action-packed photos. His photo collection is called In My Eyes, and you can follow him on Instagram @jimsaah.\n\nAfter the interview, June and co-host Ronald Young Jr. talk about the differences between using digital and analogue tools.\xa0\n\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Jim explains why the D.C. punk scene was different from other punk scenes in the U.S. He also talks about some of his favorite photography collections.\xa0\n\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\n\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices