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young bands let me shoot on the stage. I just got off some dates on the Aerosmith tour where they wanted me to shoot all over the stage and in front of them while 15,000 watched. It’s amazing to actually be standing next to Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, hearing the band behind you ripping it up! Do you have a preference between studio work or concert photo shoots? I am trained in classic studio photography. About 40% of my archive is off stage or in the studio. I love getting a oneon-one with a major artist. Who has been the most photogenic band or artist to shoot in action? Jeff Beck was the king for me; I have shot him for over 45 years! Steven Tyler would be a close second. Who have been your favorite bands to photograph and spend time with?
Jeff Beck, Slash, Aerosmith, Tyler Bryant, Sick Puppies and the first artist I managed, the red hot guitar player Josh Gooch.
“Jeff Beck was the king for me; I have shot him for over 45 years! Do you mentor other photographers or have an apprentice? There have been a few over the years; some have gone on to be amazing photographers. I have spent almost a year working with one of my guitar player friends that is interested in photography, Josh Nordlund. He is getting very good!