Best Kept Secret has always felt carefully curated. Set within open space and water, it carries a sense of discovery rather than overwhelm. The 2015 edition unfolded over three days in June, and what struck me most was its range.

Photographing a festival like this means shifting tone constantly. From the brooding intensity of Alt-J to the restless energy of The Libertines, from the expansive presence of Future Islands to the melodic control of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, each stage demanded a different rhythm behind the camera.

There was sharp movement from artists such as FIDLAR and Circa Waves, contrasted with the immersive atmospherics of Chet Faker and SOHN. Even within the same afternoon, the visual language would shift entirely. Bright daylight sets by the water gave way to saturated evening lighting and layered smoke as the sun dropped.

What I enjoy most about festival photography in this setting is the audience. Best Kept Secret attracts a deeply engaged crowd. The atmosphere images matter as much as the headliners. They frame the context. They tell the story of the weekend.

Photographing artists such as The Vaccines, Death Cab for Cutie and A$AP Rocky within one festival underlines what makes Best Kept Secret distinctive. It is eclectic.