# Music Photographer Wins Event Awards

> German photographer wins two Event Photography Awards for metal band photos.
- Title: Music Photographer Wins Event Awards · Digital Camera World
- Summary: German photographer wins two Event Photography Awards for metal band photos. German photographer Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz won two Event Photography Awards for…
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- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/photography/awards-and-competitions/i-dont-plan-my-shots-i-react-to-what-i-get-says-double-award-winning-music-photographer-who-captured-hardcore-bands-biohazard-and-hanabie-on-stage
- Published: 2026-10-10T09:05:00+00:00
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- Topics: afra gethoeffergruetz, biohazard, hanabie, event photography awards, black and white photography, music photography, hardcore bands, nikon z 6ii, nikon z 24-70mm f2.8
## Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz wins two awards
German photographer Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz took two wins at the Event Photography Awards 2026 for best black and white image and music events category.

> The photo was taken with a Nikon Z 6II and the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8
## Event Photography Awards 2026
The Event Photography Awards is a not-for-profit competition highlighting high quality photography in the international events industry.
## Over 2,300 images entered
Over 2,300 images captured at events worldwide were entered in 2026's competition by photographers in more than 20 countries.
## Black Ink photo wins category
Gethoeffer Gruetz's 'Black Ink' shot was crowned best photo in the inaugural Black & White Award category sponsored by Digital Camera magazine.
## Deep Growl photo places joint first
'Deep Growl', a shot of Yukina from the band Hanabie headbanging, placed joint first in the Music Events - Performers category.
## Gethoeffer Gruetz's background
Based in Munich, Gethoeffer Gruetz has a PhD in art history and started photography in 2015 shooting live gigs for metal1.info.
## Photography style
She specializes in low-light photography for metal and punk shows, capturing moments with fast lights and movement.
## Technical details
The photo was taken with a Nikon Z 6II and Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 at 1/400sec, f/2.8, ISO 1800 for hardcore shows.
## Photography philosophy
Gethoeffer Gruetz says she doesn't plan shots but reacts to what she gets during live performances.

> In concert photography, at least at shows with fast lights and lots of movement by the musicians, I don't plan my shots - I react to what I get.
## Key takeaway

German photographer Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz won two Event Photography Awards for photos of hardcore bands Biohazard and Hanabie.