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As the former drummer for Flagstaff's very own pop rock band, Fight The Quiet, I've know these boys for a long time, and personally know the music we all produced. After I left the group and they found a new drummer, they were in need of a new press shoot for shopping labels and for new promotion. I wanted to create a shoot that captured the individuality of the band, and most importantly, each of the band members true personality.
So I had this idea, a picture in my mind of doing this shoot with Fight The Quiet involving huge buildings, a dark sky, and a primary color focus of blue. Having done all the FTQ promos in the past, I've wanted to use blue in all my design work and photography, in order to make it easy for the public to associate the band with a specific color sceme.
I set up a makeshift "bluescreen" studio in my old apartment. I shot the band in a variety of poses, both 'serious' and a more fun and laid-back style.
After the band shoot, I built several small skyscrapers, painted them grey, and created some windows. Then I shot them in a small greenscreen setup as well.
These are the original images of the band and the buidlings:
 
After some mad photoshopping, combining and composing these images with images of a dark street and cloudy sky, the final result was made. Check it out:
This photoshoot was a ton of fun, and made me realize that there really is no limit to what I can do with photography. In a band? Have an idea? We can make it happen.
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I have been friends with local rockers Telescope for several years now. After finally completing their lineup, releasing a great record, and beginning to write for another, it was time for some new press photos.
We agreed it was important that they be captured very naturally. I wanted to let people know through the images I produced that they are still very Flagstaff, but ready to break out into the world. Edgy and real all in one.
The first part of the shoot took place several miles outside of town, in the middle of nowhere really... A beautiful sky, wide open field, and lots of cows.
It was the perfect setting for a very "Flagstaff" natural kind of shot.
After the sun went down we headed back to town, to the Hotel Weatherford. If you've ever been to Flagstaff surely you know this place! It's really old, and really cool and classic looking inside. We found a few awesome spots, set up equipment, and fired away.
If you haven't had a chance to hear Telescope yet, you should really check em out.
View my GALLERY section for the final Telescope photos.
You can find them on myspace at www.myspace.com/telescopemusic.
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I have been playing drums in local bands for the greater part of six years. In that time I have met dozens of awesome bands, artists, and musicians all over the country.
About a year ago my band Fight The Quiet played with San Diego favorites "The Material" and I was instantly a fan. They quickly became great friends, even before I heard how great they were on stage.
A year or so and a few great shows together later, and I found out my band was to play with The Material in Flagstaff again for a show they had on tour. I had to book a shoot. These guys are great and I wanted to see how I could help them in their journey straight to the top!
The concept was simple:
Lots of recycled newspaper+empty garage+camera=awesome photo shoot.
We consumed lots of tasty coffee and barely finished the shoot in time* before they had to leave town for their next show.
*(The Material are out of control crazy kids. Waaaay too much fun to get any work done:)
The shoot was a total success, and for sure my favorite group to work with. These guys have so much talent and are a true pleasure to be around.
The awesome part is that just before the shoot, they found out they were to be a featured artist on the front page of a very popular indy music site, Purevolume. The shoot then became an exclusive release for their spot.
See the finalized photos in the BANDS & ARTISTS section in the GALLERY
Download songs and say hi to The Material at:
www.wearethematerial.com
www.myspace.com/thematerial
See the exclusive promo release at:
www.purevolume.com/thematerialmusic | 
