meet the
team
Meet the Rockstars Behind ThirdWave Media
At ThirdWave Media, we don’t just capture the music—we live it. Our team is a crew of creative renegades, passionate about bringing the raw power of rock and metal to life through visuals and stories. We’re not your typical media company—we’re a band of misfits with a camera in one hand and a burning desire to shake up the industry in the other.
founder
Sierra Cochran
The Visionary & Shot Caller Lead Photographer & Videographer Creative Director Magazine Editor
Meet the mastermind behind the madness. Sierra is the driving force of ThirdWave Media, with an eye for capturing the chaotic beauty of rock and metal. Whether it's getting up close with a screaming guitarist or directing a cinematic masterpiece, she knows how to turn the volume up to eleven.
Sierra is the magician behind the lens, crafting music videos that hit like a thunderstorm. With a knack for storytelling and a flair for the dramatic, Sierra turns every frame into a work of art that speaks to the soul of rock.
Jerry Cochran
The Aerial Ace Drone Operator Videographer amd Built-In Bodyguard
Jerry is the sky-high specialist of ThirdWave Media, capturing jaw-dropping aerial footage that adds a whole new dimension to our music videos and concert coverage. When he’s not piloting the drone, Jerry doubles as our videographer, ensuring every shot is as epic as the music itself. And as the husband of our fearless founder, Jerry takes on the role of built-in bodyguard, making sure his wife and the team stay safe while they’re out rocking the road.
Hunter Swinney
Erin Roosen
The Beat Keeper Photographer and Concert Junkie
The Wordsmith Photographer and Content CreatoR Magazine Maestro
When the lights go down and the amps go up, Hunter is in the thick of it, capturing the raw energy of live performances. Armed with a camera and an unquenchable thirst for the next great shot, she makes sure no epic moment goes undocumented.
Erin is one of the voices of ThirdWave Magazine, spinning stories and crafting features that bring the rock and metal world to life. Whether it’s an in-depth interview or a razor-sharp tour review, Erin knows how to turn words into a headbanging experience. She also doubles as our concert photographer and captures the essence of shows in a way that leaves us speechless.
Kieran Godfrey captures live music like a cinematic punch to the chest—loud, raw, and unapologetically human. With an eye for chaos and soul, they freeze the split-second moments that most people miss. Musician by heart, photographer by instinct. You’ll feel the noise in every frame.
