Bands and music was the reason I am a photographer today and is still my favorite subject today. Being able to stretch the limits and create something fresh and new, through photography, design or video.
There is always a different perspective to explore.
Received the concept from the bright red, full moon that was vibrant the night of the shoot.
Finding the right location and following the theme from start to finish helps create a uniform image. In this situation we asked and received permission from Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino.
Promotional image of Johnny Presley for 1964 Ears all shot in a single image.
Promotional image for Kay Vintage featuring Joey Chrisman from My Own Holiday. Shot in Riverside using 47 different layered images.
Always choose your perfect image. Each member of Revmatix was shot individually, making sure that each member had the perfect image of themselves.
Promotional Image for Kirlin Cables that was featured in numerous magazines and other promotional material, along with being heavily used in there NAMM expo booth.
Promotional image for DW Drums featuring Daniel Roberts (Frosty) a sponsored artist of DW Drums among other brands.
Band shoot for Assuming We Survive, in their garage depicting showing many of the event posters that got them started through the years.
What is wrong with getting a little wet.
Creative solutions, by using various techniques I am able to produce many different effects. In this case I have allowed a slight transparency through everyone.
XNO – Last Ride was created in honor of the passing of Dean Sears, XNO’s lead guitarist.
Album cover for Awfully Good Records, showing some of the great local bands in Sothern California under Awfully Good Records.
Some assembly required. Finding a skull Halloween mask, pieces from a vehicles differential, couple chains, a few pistons and the bullet built from the lead singer.
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You can find your photos by typing you (band name), (first name and last name), or (username) indicated when the gallery was selected, into the MUPD Archive above in red or at the bottom of the Navigation tab on the right.
Press the “Select Photos” button on the top of the screen, select individual photos or all photos then the “Download” button will appear.
The photos will then download as a zip file, which will not be visible on iOS devices such as the iPhone or iPad.
Image files will be accessible and always available through the archive section of the website. Links and instructions will also be given access to the gallery. Multiple layers of security can also be enabled.
Design files will be sent in multiple formats to ensure all files will work in all versions and types of software. All files will be accessible for a minimum of two weeks through DropBox and can always be requested to be sent again since I insure all files have a redundant backup.
Video files will be previewed though a private link on YouTube if meeting is not possible. Full resolution uncompressed video will typically be delivered in person due to their size but smaller more YouTube ready video can be delivered through DropBox.
I try to listen and get the best grasp of a band as much as possible or, understanding of the direction they would like to go in. Either by listening to the music or analyzing there current style. With every design there is a purpose.
In many cases I can be available for location scouting if I don’t have locations already set aside but depending on location and distance, additional charges may be applied.
Each case can be different due to difficulty or time required for compositing or editing. In most situations I skip or do not present thumbnails due to a typically lengthy consultation where I figure out every possible detail based on the look and feel that you are after. Once I produce three to eight 60-70% completed drafts I then will provide three revised drafts on a more specific direction. Then I will clean up and perfect the selected design for delivery.
Videos, will be handled separately on a realistic basis since, depending on the requested adjustment may take minutes to even days.