Hi, I’m Thomas Woroniak, a Blue Springs, Missouri-based music and event photographer, Editor-in-Chief, and founder of Antihero Magazine. With 15+ years capturing the intensity, atmosphere, and emotion of live music, I started my creative journey in Rockford, Illinois, where I studied classical guitar performance and Music Theory at the University of Illinois at Chicago, deepening my connection to the music world and guiding me toward concert photography. As Editor-in-Chief of Antihero Magazine, I lead a digital platform dedicated to heavy music, featuring artist interviews, album reviews, concert coverage, festival photography, and more. My work specializes in live music, editorial assignments, portraiture, and event documentation. I’m a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and I’m committed to excellence, professionalism, and artistic storytelling.

Thomas Woroniak

Hi, I’m Thomas Woroniak, a Blue Springs, Missouri-based music and event photographer, Editor-in-Chief, and founder of Antihero Magazine. With 15+ years capturing the intensity, atmosphere, and emotion of live music, I started my creative journey in Rockford, Illinois, where I studied classical guitar performance and Music Theory at the University of Illinois at Chicago, deepening my connection to the music world and guiding me toward concert photography. As Editor-in-Chief of Antihero Magazine, I lead a digital platform dedicated to heavy music, featuring artist interviews, album reviews, concert coverage, festival photography, and more. My work specializes in live music, editorial assignments, portraiture, and event documentation. I’m a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and I’m committed to excellence, professionalism, and artistic storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Thomas Woroniak, a Blue Springs, Missouri-based music and event photographer, Editor-in-Chief, and founder of Antihero Magazine. With 15+ years capturing the intensity, atmosphere, and emotion of live music, I started my creative journey in Rockford, Illinois, where I studied classical guitar performance and Music Theory at the University of Illinois at Chicago, deepening my connection to the music world and guiding me toward concert photography.

As Editor-in-Chief of Antihero Magazine, I lead a digital platform dedicated to heavy music, featuring artist interviews, album reviews, concert coverage, festival photography, and more. My work specializes in live music, editorial assignments, portraiture, and event documentation. I’m a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and I’m committed to excellence, professionalism, and artistic storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor in Chief / Photographer at Antihero Magazine – Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - November 22, 2025
Lead visual and editorial direction for a major online heavy-music publication. Manage, train, and coordinate a team of event and concert photographers. Capture live shows, festivals, portraits, and editorial assignments. Produce written content, including interviews, reviews, and features. Oversee photo editing, video editing, website development, and digital magazine layout. Coordinate press coverage and maintain relationships with artists, labels, and PR teams.
Freelance Photographer at Thomas Woroniak Photography
January 1, 2010 - November 22, 2025
Provide music, concert, festival, and editorial photography services. Collaborate with bands, venues, publications, and event organizers. Deliver high-impact images tailored for press kits, promotions, and media distribution. Handle full post-processing workflow, from color grading to delivery.
Assistant Photo Editor at RockRevolt Magazine
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Managed event photographer coordination and contributed to content planning. Edited photos and video assets for web and digital releases. Assisted with website development and digital magazine layout.
Contributing Photographer / Music Journalist at Rock Insider Magazine
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wrote live show reviews, album reviews, and occasional film/book features. Shot live concert galleries for the magazine’s website, social channels, and digital issues.
Contributing Photographer at In The Now Magazine
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Produced concert photography for online and print content.

Education

Classical Guitar Performance & Music Theory (coursework) at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other