"I love rock n' roll
So put another dime in the jukebox baby,
I love rock n' roll
So come an' take your time an' dance with me!"
When photographing live bands I approach it the same way as if I were street shooting. I'm looking for the angles that give me the best background to the subject. I'm watching for a great quality of light which be tricky because the color and quality is constantly changing, as the Lighting Director conducts his own symphony along to the music. I'm watching for the emotion in the artist which is usually in abundance as the musicians are up there bearing there souls for the audience. I wait for that decisive moment and.....Click!
Recently I had the honor of photographing the gorgeous and talented Abby Travis at one of Los Angeles' longest running live venues, The Dragonfly, in Hollywood.
A stellar bass player, Abby has played with bands such as, Beck, The Bangles, Eagles of Death Metal and Elastica to name but a few.......Oh, the stories that bass could tell.......
Abby has just released her latest solo album "Abby Travis IV" click the link below for more info:
http://www.abbytravis.com/
You can check out more of my rock n' roll work at clairemallettphotography.com
Bands if you are interested in shooting with me
call: (323) 696 0345
email: clairemallett@sbcglobal.net
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