STAFF @ MPJ
Nadine Swiger
Owner – Cheif Editor, Cheif Photographer, Journalist, Videographer
Nadine started Musician Photo Journal back in 1996 as a print publication. As MPJ grew, it became available online in 1998 in an early blog format. In 2001, Nadine converted MPJ over to solely being an online publication, where it remains today.
Her photography has been seen on several band websites and album covers including Mudvayne, Rob Zombie, and Orgy. Her work has also appeared in “Woodstock ‘99 guide” and was showcased at a local Central NY gallery during Woodstock ‘99. Her photos have also appeared in other magazines and fanzine around the world. You can check out Nadine’s work at: www.nadineswiger.com
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Brian DeFress
Photographer, Videographer, Journalist
Brian is a Filmmaker/Photographer from Upstate NY. He grew up performing in various bands and venues throughout the upstate region. His love for music carries into his passion for videography and photography as Brian is always shooting photographs or video of local and national acts.
Check out his work at www.briandefrees.com
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Elle Tourjman
Journalist, Videographer, Copy Editor
Elle Tourjman studied photography while in College. There she was introduced to modeling. It wasn’t long before she became a favorite studio model for a number of her fellow students. Her love for all the arts helped her branch out into writing movie scripts, lyrics and poetry and eventually into videography.
Through her love of all varieties of music, she was the perfect fit for MPJ’s “Out of the Box” with Elle. It is a unique column where Elle will show that all types of music are based on the same two principles; musical talent and good taste. Wether you like to rock out to the 80s, jive with the swinging sound of the 20’s or feel the funky beat of hip hop, this column will cover it all! Each month there will be a different band featured, getting back to the roots of rock n roll and all music around the globe.
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Brian Cross
Contributing Journalist
Cross studied graphic and web design in the late 1990s, earning a degree in that field and eventually moving into the world of information technology. Since then, he has spent many years penning articles for blogs and video game news sites before turning his writing skills toward his lifelong passion for heavy metal. His favorite subgenres are progressive metal, black metal, and folk metal.
When he’s not covering shows and interviewing bands for MPJ, you can often find Cross with his head buried in science fiction.
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Diana Guay
Contributing Photographer & Journalist
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