DesignVHL wrote:
I shot an in-store last summer at Tower Records....I think it's to be expected.....that crazy flourescent lighting...gotta work w/ what you got! Personally I feel these shots give off a this clean essance/vibe about them. Art is subjective though, huh.
Exactly. A lot of times you have to make due with what is available. I would love to be able to dictate controlled lighting, and I do it when I can...etc. But, when you're under the gun, you need to produce. I think it lends an air of honesty to the whole thing. Often, rock and roll isn't all about sold out arenas and pretty colors of stage lights. It's about the quieter moments.
My mantra is. "it's always about the story". I look at Leibovitz's work and it's not all about being flattering in a classical sense. There is a style between editorial and portraiture, finding that balance is the trick for me and it depends on who is looking for what. In my other thread about The 88, Steve noticed the guitar. That confirmed for me that I was successfull that night, as the shoot was about the guitar.
In the end it's all good! (sometimes) 
Much more expressive! I likey! 
