Some bands are just so much fun to shoot it never gets boring, and the challenge of capturing their energy never grows tired. Such is the case with photographing The Academy Is… live. In the short time I’ve been an established concert photographer, I’ve been privileged to shoot the band twice and their lead singer, William Beckett, twice.

On February 6th, 2010, the band celebrated the 5th anniversary of their debut album, Almost Here, to a sold out crowd at The Metro in Chicago by performing the album live, save for a few exceptions when they performed such songs like Seed and Everything We Had from their sophomore Santi, and About A Girl and Summer Hair=Forever Young from their latest full length album, Fast Times At Barrington High. Seeing them perform and celebrate their 5th anniversary debut was truly a treat, and it was no wonder why they were as successful as they are with their always energetically charged performances and appreciation to their devoted fan base. Being from the suburbs of Chicago, it was also no wonder why they were playing a sold out show: Chicago is home to other well known bands such as Kill Hannah and the legendary Smashing Pumpkins, and the city’s fans are always passionate about the bands that break new ground for the music industry.

I can tell you as much fun as I love shooting the band, I also love watching them perform. I’m sure it won’t be the last time for either one of those experiences. Below are a few of the photos I shot from Saturday night’s performance, and the rest you can find in a gallery on buzznet.

As always,  all images are © 2010 Artist Jane Bush. Absolutely no reposting ANYWHERE. Reproduction, stealing, reposting on Tumblr or ANYWHERE else on the web is strictly prohibited!