SHOT AT THE SPEED OF SOUND

Shot at the Speed of Sound: The Photos of Naomi Petersen is a 200-page photobook that pays tribute to Naomi Petersen, a pioneering punk rock photographer. Known for her iconic images of bands like Black Flag, Nirvana, and Guns & Roses during the 1980s and 90s, the book explores her profound impact on the music scene and photography.

We curated, edited, and designed this meticulously crafted volume.

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Discovering Naomi Petersen was like stepping into an entirely new world.Through the arc of her career, we curated and defined the essential body of work that shaped her legacy. What began as an archive project quickly evolved into a mountain of deep-cut, counterculture imagery — a visual language that not only captured the spirit of Naomi Petersen but also chronicled the raw, unfiltered story of punk music in 1980s and 1990s Los Angeles.This collection of photographs weaves together a narrative that is as much about Naomi as it is about the underground world she documented so intimately.

Ryan Menge - Electric Mud (Founder)

Discovering Naomi Petersen was like stepping into an entirely new world.Through the arc of her career, we curated and defined the essential body of work that shaped her legacy. What began as an archive project quickly evolved into a mountain of deep-cut, counterculture imagery — a visual language that not only captured the spirit of Naomi Petersen but also chronicled the raw, unfiltered story of punk music in 1980s and 1990s Los Angeles.This collection of photographs weaves together a narrative that is as much about Naomi as it is about the underground world she documented so intimately.

Ian Macay