Kirk Stauffer is a Seattle-based photographer who has two passions - live music and photography. Over 15 years ago he began to combine them and has covered 3000+ performances to date. His photos have been published commercially, featured in Rolling Stone magazine, and one found itself on the front cover of Pollstar magazine. Kirk has been a contributing photographer for Paste Magazine, LiveDaily, No Depression and Back Beat Seattle, and is a regular SXSW attendee.