photography musician (rapper)

[aTHOMPSON]

hey!


ive got a mate who is a musician, we have been talking for a while about going in the studio to get some shots..

anyway looks like we have finally sorted a date (live far away from each other) so going in soon.



basically im looking for some inspiration ive got a few ideas with recording studio style mic's and some speakers and stuff as props. the only thing is the speakers we have to use arent that impressive.. so might look a bit silly, but going to give it a go anyway.


just wondering if anyone has done anything similar and can give me a few pointers or has some examples of work?

thanks in advance

 

[mrtoad]

hey!
ive got a mate who is a musician, we have been talking for a while about going in the studio to get some shots..
anyway looks like we have finally sorted a date (live far away from each other) so going in soon.
basically im looking for some inspiration ive got a few ideas with recording studio style mic's and some speakers and stuff as props. the only thing is the speakers we have to use arent that impressive.. so might look a bit silly, but going to give it a go anyway.
just wondering if anyone has done anything similar and can give me a few pointers or has some examples of work?
thanks in advance

the main item in a recording studio..iirc..is the desk...the thing with all the sliders..really tech looking...speakers arent needed so much as the sound goes onto the tracks via headphones and then played back on monitors which are hi fidelity but not loud

mics of course feature prominently and loads of cables

 

[aTHOMPSON]

ahh sorry when i said studio i was talking about 'photography studio' not recording studio

but thanks, the 'studio' (photography) is in the same building as the music recording studio, so might be able to do something there. thanks

 

[purpleclouds]

I did a location shoot with a rapper (although you wouldn't have guessed to have looked at him!) You can see them here.

He has had modelling experience, and pretty much just went for it with poses whilst I snapped away. I decided on doing the scarf flick and him dancing, for a bit of dynamicness (I'm sure that word should be a real word).

So... no good for studio advice, but hopefully you can draw something from it

 

[mrtoad]

I did a location shoot with a rapper (although you wouldn't have guessed to have looked at him!) You can see them here.

He has had modelling experience, and pretty much just went for it with poses whilst I snapped away. I decided on doing the scarf flick and him dancing, for a bit of dynamicness (I'm sure that word should be a real word).

So... no good for studio advice, but hopefully you can draw something from it

you got me on that one...

get him to wear a kilt and seemit..just like our friend rab...
its my favourite ethnic insult

 

[fenderstrat]

I mainly shoot bands rather than individuals but I get my best results when they are rehearsing. I would advise you to give this a go as the muso will be concentrating on their performance rather than the photographer and you will have loads of time to snap away. I've invested in wireless flash triggers and they are worth their weight in gold for these types of shoot. Good luck.

 

[mrtoad]