Brian [Adam] Banks


Rock N Roll Photographer / Journalist / Poet

Born and raised in Scotland. Now based in Toronto, Canada.


ALICE COOPER
An old fave from my portfolio. (2008)
- Brian

ALICE COOPER

An old fave from my portfolio. (2008)

- Brian

Sunshine and Nice Girls

Sunshine exploding in my chest
Flowing out from my retinas
All I see turns to gold
My veins rich with life
And the light shoots out of me
Sunshine, Your smile…
You light me up like a firework

- Brian

24/05/12

Not selling the dream, just building a new one

I’m currently in the process of selling or giving away most of my belongings. Possessions that I do not really need or use. I’ve never had much “stuff” in the first place but the stuff I do have right now does not seem important. By minimizing to the max I aim to streamline my focus and generate a bit of cash to put towards the basic tools I need to upgrade and replace for new projects. It’s been a quick and painless process so far but parting with my beloved guitar today was a tough one… I’ll miss her.

In life you have to pursue and chase what really matters. Things are just things, objects are just objects. To me, what matters most in life are the people who inspire me; great friends are more valuable than any item.

- Brian

23/05/12

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I sold my baby today…

Wee sigh.

- B

HAR MAR SUPERSTAR
@ The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, 14/05/12
- Brian

HAR MAR SUPERSTAR

@ The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, 14/05/12

- Brian

I even like this green one… I usually hate green but anything is better than burgundy. 
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I even like this green one… I usually hate green but anything is better than burgundy.

- Brian

Blue Toon?
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Blue Toon?

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The new Newcastle United burgundy-coloured change football jersey for next season is really ugly. Almost as ugly as that 3-1 loss to Everton on Sunday. Bad fashion and a bad omen. Here are some alternatives that I came up with today on Photoshop. 
- Brian

The new Newcastle United burgundy-coloured change football jersey for next season is really ugly. Almost as ugly as that 3-1 loss to Everton on Sunday. Bad fashion and a bad omen. Here are some alternatives that I came up with today on Photoshop.

- Brian

Can’t wait to see the artwork for the new Japandroids album Celebration Rock, out 5th June. One of my photos is included in the LP artwork! Woot!

- Brian

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I’ve had my hours cut back at my day job and I am actively looking for any extra work to help pay for rent and groceries, not to mention generate a bit of income to support my creative projects.

I’m available for photography, editing, social media and writing jobs. Businesses, I have 8 years experience in web publishing and social media management. Artists/models, I can help you with promotional photos, write you a new bio or improve your social media. I’ll even work door at your next gig. No job is too small. Please send me a message if you are interested in my services. Rock N Roll Don’t Pay The Rent.

- Brian