Production Stills for Taco Time 2010 campaign

So 2009 came and is soon going and I find myself once again working on the set with UD Productions for Taco Time's 2010 campaign. It was a great pleasure seeing and working again with all of the talented individuals on the set over the four days of shooting. It seems like only a month ago we were doing the 2009 campaign. Here's to 2010 and to the yummy new menu items!

I love drummers

I love photographing drummers and last night I got to photograph two great ones. I also got the photograph the others in the bands but this post is about drummers. So here they are! Mindy DuPonte of Hellen. She's insane! I'm so glad I got to witness her madness.




And "G" of Headroom
Drummers rock. I know I've said that before. Well they do!

Pre-Halloween fun with Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie and Nekromantix at Dodge Theatre. See the slideshow of my images (and a few notes) at the Phoenix New Times

Rubi's on TV

A few images from my shoot with Rubi. She happily modeled for my "Fashion TV series" I'm working on. I still can't decide for sure if this is the one that will be included or not since we had several good ones. Decisions, decisions.

IMPETU

Here's a favorite from a CD artwork shoot with Impetu. Check them out here > IMPETU

"The Most Interesting Show in the World" gets more interesting.

The Dos Equis "The Most Interesting Show In The World" variety show at The Venue of Scottsdale was
more interesting (and bigger) than last year. It's not often I have a good time that ends with me being covered in shredded lettuce.
The slideshow of all the images should be up on the Phoenix New Times site soon.

These DJs each have their own style

Last night I photographed DJ Slippe and DJ Breez at MYST in Scottsdale. Here's a shot of each of them from the same spot with a 14-24mm 2.8 lens. Slightly different angles but

obviously the light is the primary factor in the totally different personalities of these working DJ portraits. Playing with and catching light at venues is all part of the fun. And hearing these guys spin is nice too. You can check out DJ SLIPPE and DJ BREEZ with these links.

Andrea

Here's my favorite from my shoot with model Andrea.

The road is calling

I miss traveling. And I think I'm starting to complain about it on this blog. I should go on the road if the road is calling. Not for too long. Just a short trip under a week because I'll really miss my kids.
Here are a few samples of my fine art travel photography. These images are from New York, Alaska, Oregon, New Orleans and San Francisco. Favorite places to me and all are available as prints here Victor J. Palagano III Prints
The Brooklyn Bridge image is a long exposure taken at night. The Alaskan glacier photo was taken with a pinhole camera. The bridge at Multnomah falls. I could live there. Like an Ewok I would. And sleep to the sound of the falls. New Orleans in the early morning fog is a wonderful place. This image of the Golden Gate bridge was taken on one of my first visits to San francisco. I had returned several times over a few years to photograph the bridge again from that exact spot. Anyway. The road is calling...

Phoenix Fashion Week 2009

This weekend I'm photographing Phoenix Fashion Week for Privacy Wear/Privacy Premium (PRVCY). A designer clothing company showing their line of great looking denim jeans for men and women as well as "breast cancer clothing". You can read about their dedication to help fight breast cancer and create awareness on their website Privacy Wear and PRVCY Premium

So why the photo of all of these Phoenix Fashion Week Photographers? I usually feel like a minority when I'm working. Not this time. It was more like "Phoenix Photographer and Fashion Week". I certainly felt protected from all of those models. And you need to see the people "working in the trenches" once in a while.
Now go check out the PRVCY jeans.

Always there but often overlooked

Photographers often complain about having to shoot from the sound board which is usually a good distance from the stage. This only happens occasionally but when it does you need a loooong lens like a 300-400mm to get any kind of close up. Also the angle isn't as dramatic or personal as when you're a few feet away from your favorite guitarist or pop diva. But it's not all bad shooting from there. This point of view actually make you see a very important element that I always capture when I shoot a concert. The fans. Without the fans there would be no concert. More importantly the people attending the show are quite a sight to observe. An ocean of heads and hands, sometimes lighters or camera phones. I love taking pictures of the crowds and of the bands with their field of fans in front of them. You can see exactly what kind of power music commands when you observe this energetic mass and seeing the synergy between them is wonderful. It's something a photographers camera should never miss at a concert but I think often does.


And you can get nice shots of drummers, which I love to photograph. Drummers are cool so they're usually up higher than the rest of the band. No that's not why. But they are cool.

You can see my other shots of the Killers and the Nervous Wreckords at the Phoenix New TImes website.

is it a...cookie?

My son David looking like he's not sure what it is. Let me assure you, he knows exactly what it is. The little bamboozler.

Vocalist S7 (Pronounced Seven)

A couple images from my shoot with vocalist S7. You can hear S7 in action here.

Speaking of the Economy (Barry Asmus)

Production stills of Dr. Barry Asmus. Senior Economist for the prestigious National Center for Policy Analysis and named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the United States. Shot on the set of a Union Digital Media production. I'll also be composing and recording music for the video and I'll post that as soon as I can.

David Fefolt

Here's an image from my studio shoot with rock singer/songwriter David Fefolt. This was David's favorite one. I like it best as well.


"Victor is one of the most professional and personable photographers that I have worked with. He makes you feel like you're hanging out with one of your old friends and I think that's how he gets the "magic"... when you don't think about trying to look good, he takes a picture and you just do. What a pro..."
-David Fefolt/Angels of Babylon


You can check out David and his music at David Fefolt's MySpace Page

P!NK and The Ting Tings

I had the pleasure of photographing Pink on her Fun House tour at jobing.com arena with opening act The Ting Tings Sunday night. Here's a couple pics from the show. You can see more of my images from this colorful concert at Phoenix New TImes.



This shot of The Ting Tings' Katie White bouncing back to an erect position playing with her "looper" pedal on the platform below her is one of my favorites.

Fall Frenzy Music Festival in Tempe

Here's a few photos from Saturday at the Fall Frenzy Music Festival in Tempe.
To be honest I had more fun photographing the crowd than I did the bands but these shots of Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump in action and Pepper's Kaleo Wassman complete with crowd and scenic Tempe backdrop were a couple of my favorite captures. You can see a slideshow of all of them at Phoenix New TImes.

Back to the desert

Wait a minute. Back to? I live in the desert.
It's easy to get off track with all of the different work I've been doing. My fine art photography has taken a back seat for most of 2009 but I'm finally getting back around to working on my "Desert Nights" landscape project. I hope to have the project complete by the end of the year. A collection of Arizona landscape night photos. This image is of the Superstition Mountains lit by a full moon under the clouds taken February 2009, 11:40pm. There's even a few ribbons of snow on the top which may be difficult to see here.
My fine art photography can be seen and purchased at several online galleries. Here's one link below to my work available at VisionLight Gallery. Victor J. Palagano III Prints

The Cramer/Sanchez Band

Here's a few favorites from my studio shoot today with the Cramer/Sanchez Band. A talented group of musicians and great guys.



Here's what they had to say. "Your relaxed professionalism put us at ease and made the session go very smoothly. The finished photos look fantastic. You even made us look good! I'll pass the word.. EYEFUL IMAGES is the way to go!" - The Cramer/Sanchez Band

Looking back on myself

I can't believe it's already been three years since I did this self-portrait entitled "Detached". Here it is on the cover of Focus Fine Art Photography magazine, August 2006 issue. Time sure flies. I've been trying to get back to work on my fine art photography but It's been hard to make it priority with so much going on.
So here's the plug for my fine art prints. Check them out! Victor J. Palagano III Gallery

Rockstar Mayhem Festival 09

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. I got some great shots of Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Job for a Coyboy and Trivium as well as some of the crazy fans. Check out the slideshow of fifty photos and the review here at the Phoenix New Times.

Jenny Lewis & Heartless Bastards

Jenny Lewis and opening act Heartless Bastards on Saturday night.
Check out the Phoenix New Times review and slideshow here.

The Tilted Lids - All Aboard CD cover

CD cover / promo photo for the Arizona Hip-Hop group Tilted Lids.
This is the CD cover. Still working on the rest of the CD artwork.

kwpr

This is Kelly Wood, Principal and Director of Strategy of kwpr group and her talented public relations team.
Learn more about Kelly and kwpr group here.

Music and pictures for Blimpie

I shot some still photography and composed some music for Blimpie recently. I've been doing more music jobs lately which I've really been enjoying. I was missing it.

So here's my photo of a Blimpie combo and the link to the $5 Dollar Subs commercial I created the music for. They wanted something percussive to cause you to want to look at the TV during commercial time. You know, when your in the kitchen looking for snacks.

Poker Wars

I recently shot a feature story for Phoenix New Times about off reservation local gambling halls & poker rooms here in Arizona. Read the Poker Wars story by Paul Rubin.

Engagement Photo Session

A few of my favorites from an engagement photo session with Steve and Christine.


Here's what Steve & Christine had to say.

“As soon as we first saw Victor’s work we knew there was no way we would have anyone else shoot our engagement photos for us. Even while at our very scenic locations we did not realize how much he would blow away our expectations! We are far more happy with the results than we ever thought we could be. Everyone that sees our engagement photos are stunned! Thanks Victor!”
-Steve & Christine Russo

Goddess Lakshmi drinks Diet Coke?

Two variations of Lakshmi. One with her enjoying a diet coke and one more "fine art" style. Model: Hemina
Prints are available. Lakshmi prints

[A conceptual print advertising campaign featuring goddess Lakshmi enjoying a zero calorie diet coke]

Fall of Empyrean

Promotional photo for the Arizona metal band Fall of Empyrean
Here's what they said about their photos.

"Hi Victor! Just wanted to drop by to thank you again for everything, we couldnt be more happy with the photos, they turned out great. You gave us exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely recommend you highly to anyone looking for new photos, we'll be in touch." - Richard, Fall of Empyrean

(They may look intimidating but they're really a bunch of nice guys)

Christmas in April with Northern Light Orchestra

A few images from the Northern Light Orchestra show at Orpheum Theatre in Pheoenix. Below is selected copy from the NLO MySpace page.




Northern Light Orchestra highlights majestic, orchestrated rock music featuring soaring vocals, incredible guitar solos worthy of true “Guitar Hero” status, and pounding rhythms sure to impress and invigorate the baby boomer generation that grew up on what is today classic rock! Combined with the talents of executive producer and longtime record mogul Russ Regan.

The brain child of re-mix keyboardist/writer Brian Stewart and produced by industry veteran Ken Mary, NLO is designed to create a total musical experience combining the powerful drama of Webber and Rice’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” with the emotionally moving musical styles of Electric Light Orchestra, Yes, and Kansas. Vocalists and musicians appearing on NLO include members and former members of household names such as The Beach Boys, Sly and the Family Stone, Alice Cooper, Survivor, Steely Dan, Firehouse, Megadeth, Sister Sledge, Quiet Riot, Vanilla Fudge, Winger, Bob Carlisle, Guns and Roses, Grand Funk Railroad, Kiss, House of Lords, and Whitesnake just to name a few. Live performances will highlight a spectacular light and video presentation, theatrical movements, as well as incredible musicianship all assembled to tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ over two thousand years ago.

You can check out Northern Light Orchestra and get more info here NLO

Who's the boss?

Bruce Springsteen of course (and the E Street Band). Well, maybe not my boss, but the boss of a sold out jobing.com arena for the evening. I didn't have my 70-200mm 2.8 lens or a larger zoom for this show which was sad. I had to use my old DX 18-200VR which performs disappointingly compared to the 70-200mm 2.8 (as it should for the $1500.00 difference) We had to shoot from the sound board and having a 400mm would've been nice. The other four photographers there had them (as you can see from the image below) which made me feel a little "lens envy". Oh well. I still got good shots.
You can see the rest of my pics from the show at the Phoenix New Times site here Bruce Springsteen Slideshow

New online venue for Eyeful Images Prints!

My fine art photography is now available at Discovered Artist online gallery. If you haven't seen my fine art photography, or if you just haven't seen it recently, please take a look around at my new Discovered Artists gallery.
Pictured above: limited edition image "Empty" - Below: "Honesty".

Kayla

This is Kayla. Here are a couple favorites from our shoot. I've decided to make this old television famous and use for a series of photos. This is the second from the series so far.


For this image I composed the shot using an old Rolleiflex, then I shot the image in it's viewfinder using my D700 w/ Sigma 70mm macro lens. Sorry Photoshop, I love you, but not this time.

Lore - Dark City Magazine

Promo shot for Lore. She needed a shot for the Russian music magazine Dark City which she has been featured in a couple of times. They wanted a photo of her holding up the magazine for inclusion in the magazine. Here it is.

You can hear a track that Lore and I cowrote and produced entitled "Release" on her album as well.

Celebrity Fight Night XV

Celebrity Fight Night XV. This assignment for the Phoenix New Times was my first red carpet event. I was a paparazzo I guess. Pictured here are actors Forest Whitaker, John Corbitt, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and Music Producer David Foster. See a slideshow of these and other celebrity photos here at the Phoenix New Times Celebrity Fight Night Slideshow

It's Taco Time again!

Hungry? How about some Taco Time beef tacos!

Production still of the setup:

Taco Time commercial produced by Union Digital Media

[Eyeful Images Photographic Arts : Arizona Product Photography]

My Third Wedding

Here's a few of my favorites from todays wedding at the Boogum Tree. This was my third wedding where I worked as a second photographer mainly getting candid and detail shots.

The Power of Television

This is Hemina (actor, model, dancer). This is for a series of "fashion portraits" I'm working on. You can view Hemina's site here: Hemina Kapadia
[Eyeful Images Photographic Arts : Arizona fashion & modeling Photography]

DJ Slippe

DJ Slippe promotional photos.

DJ Johnny Vegas

Promotional photo for DJ Johnny Vegas. You can check him out at myspace.com/hawaiianhammer

One Wish

Just an image I created for fun. I was feeling the need to use my 70mm macro which I don't use too often. This is the result.

A little late for Halloween

This was a wedding I worked on in back in October. On Halloween to be exact. (hence the "late for Halloween" post title). I was a 2nd photographer on this shoot backing up Melissa Keniski. Mainly to get detail and candid shots.

Isle of Essence - CD Release 02.13.09

Arizona band Isle of Essence live shots from their CD release show. I'll be doing their new promo photos as well and will post them here after the shoot.
You can check out more Isle of Essence here -Isle of Essence

Tuaca Body Art

A few of my favorites from the Tuaca "Body Art Ball Revolution". I shot this event for the Phoenix New Times. A slideshow of my photos from the event can be seen on the New Times website blog here
Tuaca Slideshow
I had never had Tuaca. It's good!

Carden

I haven't done an art piece just for me in almost a year. Well, here's a new one! There's four layers for the image elements (trees and sky from California, cars from Texas, mountain from Arizona) and a texture (scanned tintype) layer for a total of five. Photoshop fun!

Toybox - Band in a box

Promotional photos for the band TOYBOX. Initially I wanted to shoot them in a giant wooden crate suspended from the ceiling and get them spilling out and...Anyway, I had great expectations. Although I am happy with the results of what we ending up doing as an alternative. A much more cost effective alternative that was still creative yet well within the clients budget. We rented a storage unit for a day and lined the walls with paper and threw sheet music everywhere. It was fun. Like with all of my clients, I offered Toybox some different variations on the images. Here you can see a couple different looks I created using Photoshop.
You can check out Toybox on MySpace Toybox

My how the Funkadelic time flies - George Clinton 01.07.09

It's coming up on a year since I went to the George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic show at the Marquee Theatre in February of 2008. It doesn't seem like that long ago and now I'm back at the Marquee with the George and his gang again. I'm glad I got to shoot another Funkadelic show. It was one of those things I really wanted to do and it happened at the perfect time. It took some of the bad out of the bad day I was having. Last years show pics

The rest of the shots from this show can be seen in my MySpace Albums

The New Year's Resolution Portrait Project

New Year's Resolution Portrait Project. I photographed patrons holding their handwritten resolutions. The primary goal was to create fun photos that could serve as "reinforcement tools" or reminders of what was important to them in 2009. While many of the resolutions were lighthearted and focused on drinking and sex themes, many expressed more introspective personal goals for 2009. An insightful and entertaining experiment that made for a provoking and fun series of images. Please note there is some explicit written content - viewer discretion advised.


Portraits were taken at Phase 54 Nightclub between 10:30PM and 2AM. "New Year's Resolution Project" images and music ©2009 Victor J. Palagano III

Eyeful Images of the Eye Candie Models

Four images from my shoot with Candice (Candie) Marlowe and Daniel Saucedo. This is a fast and efficient setup and we shot these in a parking lot, not in a studio. I love being portable. :)

Happy Holidays and Thank You!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! I want to thank everyone that helped make 2008 a great year for Eyeful Images.
All of the musicians, companies, publications and individuals who put their trust in me as their photographer. Thanks for the support and business. I've made some great new friends along the way. Here's to 2009!

What time is it? It's Taco Time!

Recently I worked with many talented individuals on a series of Taco Time commercials. I was the production photographer and also shot stills of the 2009 menu items for print use. Here are shots of two yummy Taco Time menu selections and two behind the scenes production stills from the commercial set.
(2009 Taco Time Campaign Produced by Union Digital Media, Inc.)

Family Portraits

This was my first commissioned family portrait shoot. I did this at their home using my portable setup. Here are my favorites from our time together.

The KORG MR recorders

My latest product photography gig with the Korg MR recorders. This is the final ad using one of my group shots. These recorders are wonderful! If you're into audio recording technology you need to check them out. www.korg.com. I'll be using one myself soon.

What about the kids?

So I thought I would post a few pictures of my kids here occasionally. Here is a shot I took of David several months back. It's one of my favorites. David loves the rain like his dad and he likes to look at the puddles when he can't be jumping in them.

Lyra The Harp

Promotional photo for Lyra The Harp.
You can check them out here

New Fine Art Images Available!

Many new limited and open edition prints are from Germany, New York and Arizona and can be purchased at the website below:

VisionLight Gallery

They make great Christmas gifts.

Here's a small sampling of the new prints.

Elizabeth Chamberlain

Promotional photography for Elizabeth Chamberlain. I love working with artists whose music connects with me and Elizabeth is one of those artists. Hearing her live is the best. Check her out here: www.myspace.com/elizabethchamberlainmusic.

Models and zombies getting along beautifully!

Interesting night at Phase 54. I was shooting a lingerie show and at the same time there were zombies running around for Día de los Muertos. Fun stuff.

Lookin' Good! (New lighting stuff)

So I've been slowly "accumulating" the things I will need to do whatever it is I may need to do, at any time I need to do it. Here's two soon to be classic images (cough...) created using the latest addition to my arsenal. A 30x60 softbox.

I am in desperate need of models to keep me from further embarrassing myself.

Jack Ripper & L.A. Guns

Last night I photographed the amazing twelve year old Jack Ripper. He started playing at seven and now just five years later, his playing and stage presence is right up there with the best. A real treat to see him perform live. He and his band played a great set at Club Red in Tempe opening for L.A. Guns. Jack also joined Guns for a song during their set. Here are a few of my favorites. You can view more of the photos from the show in my MySpace "Jack Ripper" Album http://www.myspace.com/eyefulimages and check out Jack at http://www.myspace.com/jackripperaz

Metallica - World Magnetic Tour - 10.21.08

I did my second freelance assignment for the Phoenix New Times two night ago where Metallica kicked off their World Magnetic tour at jobing.com arena in Glendale AZ. I missed the opening band The Sword but I did get to see Down. This was a fun gig. I've never seen so many photographers at a show. I think there were sixteen there.
You can see more photos, slideshows, read reviews and more at the Phoenix New Times - blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun
Slideshow of sixteen of my show pics here:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/slideshow/view/169566

More Cool Product Photography

Product photography for VOX and Marshall Amplification.
Pictured here is the wonderful VOX Virage guitar and a Marshall JVM amp. Both can make ya drool a bit. The last picture is the finished ad for the JVM where they only used a cropped version of the Marshall shot.

Hemoptysis - The Sets - 10.18.08

Promotional pics for the band Hemoptysis. Live show at The Sets in Tempe, AZ.

The Most Interesting Show In The World?

The Dos Equis "The Most Interesting Show In The World" variety show hosted by Jim Rose at Martini Ranch Scottsdale AZ.
I missed about half of the performances due to a late arrival but here are a few shots from the second half. The most interesting show in the world? Almost.

NYC at night.

I was in New York last week for a photo shoot and when I wasn't working on the shoot, I was out shooting. I can't help myself. I went to the city with a fellow photographer to do some night photography. Here are a few of my favorites. I'll post images from the photo shoot soon. Not the personal shoot...the other shoot I was there to do. You know what I meant, right? (The word "shoot" looks weird to me now.)

Korg M50

These are Korg M50 test (example) shots I did for Korg. The M50 is a great new keyboard based off of the Korg M3. I want one.


[MI Product Photography]

Photographers are Musicians Too.

Last night I went to shoot Smokescreen. I first met Luke the guitar player and fellow photographer at the Collective Soul concert about a year ago (pictures from that show blogged here 10.19.07) They played at Chasers Lounge, which was the first venue I shot a live music event (The post that started this blog). You can check out Smokescreen at www.myspace.com/smokescreen

So what did you do this weekend?

I had a busy weekend. First I enjoyed capturing the Skyline Coyotes crush the Carl Hayden Falcons 59-0 Friday night, then I spent the entire day Saturday at Edgefest shooting bands like Civet and Pennywise (pictured here), Mickey Avalon, The Flobots, The Airborne Toxic Event, Thrice and others for my first freelance Phoenix New Times assignment. Sunday I had a shoot with local metal band Hemoptysis and then spent about seven hours reviewing and editing photos.

These are the kind of weekends a workaholic trigger happy photographer lives for!














Oh yeah. I also finally set the ISO on my D700 to 6400 on a gig (the football game). I was hesitant at first, but now...I am impressed.

Vistalance - Martini Ranch - 08.21.08

Vistalance. These guys put on a a great energetic show. This was my first concert gig where I got to use my new Nikon 14-24mm 2.8. What a great lens! :) But I guess it better be for $1600.00. I also used my new Sigma 70mm. I think it's the best lens I've found for under $500.00. A little slow focusing at times but it's sharp and beautiful!

Seventy Three - Elevate

I just finished the CD artwork for Seventy Three "Elevate". The cover image was an existing image of mine entitled "Hope" that they requested for the cover. I modified it slightly and then based the rest of the artwork for the CD around it. The CD can be purchased and sampled at http://cdbaby.com/cd/seventythree2

The limited edition print of Hope can be purchased at www.eyefulimages.com.

No Mercy. Skyline VS. Alhambra

A few moments from a Skyline Coyotes home game. Skyline VS. Alhambra. Skyline crushed Alhambra 64-6. The End.
I can't wait for the next one. :) Go Coyotes!


(If you're a parent looking for prints you can contact me at eyefulimages@cox.net. If you've already given me your information, you will get an email soon with proofs. Thanks!)

Photography. AT NIGHT!

I just returned from a few fun days in San Diego with my wife and kids. While there I sneaked out at night (no, I didn't really sneak) to do some night photography. Here are a few of my favorites of Ocean Beach coastline and a view of San Diego skyline.

Three Strikes

I love this time of year because of the rainstorms we get. The lightning was so active this past week I had to go take some shots of it.
Usually I struggle trying to chase it down but this time I decided to use my rooftop for the best seat I could get around here. Worked pretty well for the shots but it made my wife nervous. Nikon 14-24mm used here. Heck, who am I kidding. I use the 14-24 everywhere I can. I love that Nikon lens.
[Click on the image for a bigger view!]

An Eyeful Upgrade!

So my upgrade is official. I decided to go with the D700 and a few new full frame lenses. I took these shots with my new D700 and a Sigma 70mm 2.8 macro. I am loving them so far. :) I also picked up the Nikon 14-24mm 2.8. What a freakin' treat!

London Metal Exchange

I recently shot for London Metal Exchange. Both live and a location shoot. These are a few of my favorites. You can check them out at www.myspace.com/londonmetalexchange

Choose Your Weapon

These are my electric guitars. Jackson Randy Rhodes, Fender Stratocaster and a Hagstrom Swede.
My recent acquisition of the Hagstrom (Thanks to Nick Bowcott for “playing it forward”) has inspired me to play more, get back to writing and take these photographs.

[MI Product photography]

We Are They

Promotional photos for We Are They. These guys are fun to work with. This was a last minute shoot to get promo photos prior to the tour (starts tomorrow) They needed the shots done at a specific location so I went with this high key white look to make the best of the time and space limitations.
You can check THEM out at www.myspace.com/wearethey.

Joe Gaspard

This was my favorite promotional photo for Joe Gaspard. Joe's new album 'Here and Now' can be heard at www.myspace.com/joegaspard.

Midl - Arizona Band Photo Shoot Winners!

Last month I held a free photo shoot contest for one lucky Arizona band. The winning band is Midl. These guys were great to work with and went along with my diner theme. I think it fit them pretty well. Congratulations guys! You can check them out on MySpace. www.myspace.com/midlmusic

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic - Marquee Theatre - 02.13.08

I don't usually say too much in regard to the shows I've attended but this was the most enjoyable event I've had the privilege to shoot. It was also one of the most enjoyable concerts I've experienced. I was made to feel right at home and capturing this magical time from backstage was a real joy. I only regret I didn't get to really meet and share more with everyone on the P Funk Allstar team. When another opportunity to party with this awesome crew comes my way I will be there smiling from ear to ear once again. More photos from this show can be seen in my MySpace albums. (Thanks to GCPF, Brett Grau, Tom Norton)

Blimpie "Slice of Life"

I recently did a job as a second shooter/assistant on a Blimpie shoot. There will be a montage of stills within the television spot and three of my still photos will be used in the Blimpie commercial.

2 Hot!

I'm currently working on a series centered around nightclubs. This is an image from that series. With Jason's and Bethany's skills, I think this one is "well done"!

It's a studio and a nightclub!

Phase 4 Studio and Phase 54 nightclub promotional photos.

Megadeth "Gigantour" - Mesa Amphitheatre - 05.22.08

Megadeth was my favorite Heavy Metal band about ten years ago when I was a long-hair guitar player and wore black all of the time. Wait I still wear black all of the time. Anyway, I still admire Dave Mustaine's songwriting and guitar "riffs" and it was a pleasure to photograph the show. Tons of energy, lots of hair flying around and plenty of dedicated metal fans moshing outside in the rain. Job For A Cowboy, In Flames, Children Of Bodom and Megadeth were a treat to see. More photos from this shoot can be seen in my MySpace "Megadeth Gigantour" album.

Joey DeFrancesco Trio - Voce Ristorante - 05.19.08

The Joey Defrancesco Trio (Joey Defrancesco, Byron Landham, Pat Bianchi) performing at Voce' Lounge in Scottsdale.
It was a wonderful performance by these gifted musicians.
If you haven't heard Joey D. playing the organ, you don't know what your missing.

Herbie Hancock Quartet - Orpheum Theatre - 11.17.07

Herbie Hancock Quartet. Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Nathan East (and Bill Winn at the mixing board). A wonderful quartet at a beautiful venue.

Chris Bailey & Tripnet

I'm currently working on Chris Bailey's Tripnet artwork for his upcoming album "Acquistion of signal". Check out the wonderfully ambient tripnet at iTunes.

Power-ful photography

Three years ago I did a shoot at the Ocotillo Power Plant. Yesterday I had the good fortune to return and shoot there again. I had a different camera back then but it seems I also had a different pair of eyes as well. It's always a pleasure to return to old shooting grounds and revisit since things change with time. Both the subject and the photographer. These were taken with the Nikon D200 and D3.

Tripnet - Acquisition of Signal

Final artwork for Chris Bailey's Tripnet Acquisition of Signal CD. Available soon on iTunes and cdbaby.com. You can also visit Tripnet at www.myspace.com/tripnet

INNERPARTYSYSTEM - SXSW - 03.15.08

I took these at SXSW in Texas. I was there working for Korg at the time.

Joey Defrancesco

took this in 2006 while at Joey's place helping him out with the Korg OASYS keyboard. Joey is a really nice guy and a fabulous player. See Joey D. in Feb. 2008 Keyboard magazine - or better yet, go hear and see him play!I

2008 Winter NAMM show

2008 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim California. All of these artist appeared/performed at the KORG/VOX/Marshall booth. Top to bottom: Guitarist Alex Scolnick, friend and guitarist Rob Math playing the Limited Edition Randy Rhodes Marshall, guitarist Paul Gilbert, Arabian Prince, Yellowjackets members Jimmy Haslip and Russel Ferrante, a Halo Guitar Girl with awesome hair and makeup. Slayer/Marshall fan.

Curves

This photo is from late 2005 but I thought it was worth posting. I took this at a skate park in Seattle. Almost got the camera broken here. I would like to do more of these soon.

Parking Garage w/ Amparo Elizabeth

I was drawn to this parking garage one night last year while looking for a location to shoot at night. I sent Amparo a picture and she decided it looked like a good place to bring a red dress. This is the result of our efforts - The one we both liked best.

Kraised 10.27.07 - Chasers Lounge

Halloween weekend show at Chasers Lounge.

Collective Soul - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 10.19.07

Collective Soul performing with Live at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum - AZ fairgrounds.

Live - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 10.19.07

Atreyu and Haste the Day - Rialto Theatre - 10.04.07

Kraised w/ The Rock Hotties - Club Marti Gras - 09.22.07

The Bravery at Mesa Amphitheatre 09/05/07