Here at Life Without Andy, we’re always on the search for more photographers to be out and about on the weekend circuit – and the newest recruit to the team is Brayden Smith.

Emerging from The Shire – once home to Australian greats including Lara Bingle, David Peachey and Aaron Girgis – Brayden is an enthusastic shooter with an undying passion for music and a sharp eye for snapping at all the right moments. Having saved up for his first DSLR back in high school, he was encouraged by his Year 12 art teacher to combine his loves of music and photography, and he hasn’t looked back since.

It wasn’t so easy at first – he recalls sending hundreds of emails to record labels and managers trying to get a break, but momentum built after his work was featured on a blog, and now his galleries can be seen each and every week on Life Without Andy. We respect his hustle, energy and drive to get all the right shots – which is why we’ve chosen Brayden to host this week’s edition of Frames.

It’s still very much early days for Brayden, so we can only imagine what’s in store for him as he hits the road for more gigs, festivals and iconic music moments. Catch up with him on Instagram right here:

GG Magree opening the stage for Yellow Claw at The Metro Theatre was probably one of the funnest sets I’ve seen her play.

The Rubens playing a sold out show at the Hordern Pavilion before lighting up a cigarette.

I spent three days covering Sticky Fingers, who sold out all shows at The Enmore Theatre.

Alison Wonderland freezing time at Groovin The Moo earlier this year.

Client Liaison know how to put on a show and stay retro.

Dune Rats having a bit of fun at Party In The Park, our great friendship started not long before this day.

Carmada boys showing Access in Wollongong what they’re made of.

I flew to Melbourne with my boys in SAFIA and had the wildest 24 hours, which included Hot Dub Time Machine’s after-party, $30 whiskies and early morning KFC.

Odesza getting the crowd to look like fireflies at Groovin The Moo. These moments always stay memorable.

Kendrick Lamar – this was quiet possibly one of the biggest moments in my photo career, also one of the most nervous gigs to photograph.

Alison Wonderland backstage at Groovin The Moo, backing up after her set at the Red Bull house party from the night befor.

ZHU at Curve Ball, one of the biggest artist to blow my mind during his live show.

The Rubens shining at Hordern Pavilion while singing ‘My Gun’.

The Jungle Giants creating a mood feel right before jumping into ‘She’s A Riot’.

Photographing Flume was possible another big moment to my photo career. He’s been an artist that I’ve always been a fan of at and I finally had the chance to photograph him – this will always be one of my favourite photos. Flume closing the main stage of Laneway this year.