Kaiya Vandemark
EIC, Photo Journalist
"Growing up, I absolutely hated writing assignments in school because I was writing about topics that I didn't care about whatsoever. It wasn't until I started diving more into music and researching bands that I realized that I actually LOVE writing. I will pretty much find any excuse to write at this point. On the other hand, I've always loved film! Since middle school, my dream was to have a career doing something with film. I had ideas of being a Hollywood director or filming documentaries but those ideas never really inspired me. I discovered concert videography and immediately knew that this is what I wanted to do.
Heather Vandemark
Founder, Photo Journalist
Heather has always been into live music, Growing up “staying at a friend’s house," but sneaking off to see bands like Dio, Ozzy, and AC/DC. Camping out to be among the first in line to get the best seats and even selling merch for local bands at shows. She just wanted to be at a metal show where she felt most at home. Live music is one of my favorite places to be since I was camping out for tickets as a teenager. The photo pit is where I feel most high. The crazier it is, the better the high. To capture a moment, so you can hear the song and feel the energy, just by looking at the photo is the ultimate high.