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George Coleman – Jazz Legend – New York City

admin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:35:58 +0000

On a recent documentary shoot in Memphis with producer Ray Foley of Grain Pictures NYC, I had the opportunity to spend several days shooting both George Coleman and his son. George Coleman is a Jazz legend, now living in New York, he still plays tour dates even today. He was in Memphis to accept the induction nomination for the first annual Memphis Music Hall Of Fame. He’s name is up there with BB King, Miles Davis and many more jazz greats. He has appeared in films and toured with notable celebrities such as Bill Cosby, Madonna, Max Roach, Chic Korea and many more. Here are a few portraits I shot while filming segments for the documentary for the Coleman Family legacy.

George Coleman – Jazz Legend – Music Hall of Fame Ceremony – Memphis Rock & Soul Museum

admin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:34:32 +0000

On a recent documentary shoot in Memphis with producer Ray Foley of Grain Pictures NYC, I had the opportunity to spend several days shooting both George Coleman and his son. George Coleman is a Jazz legend, now living in New York, he still plays tour dates even today. He was in Memphis to accept the induction nomination for the first annual Memphis Music Hall Of Fame. He’s name is up there with BB King, Miles Davis and many more jazz greats. He has appeared in films and toured with notable celebrities such as Bill Cosby, Madonna, Max Roach, Chic Korea and many more. Here are a few portraits I shot in between filming segments for the documentary for the Coleman Family legacy.

George Coleman – Jazz Legend

admin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:33:18 +0000

On a recent documentary shoot in Memphis with producer Ray Foley of Grain Pictures NYC, I had the opportunity to spend several days shooting both George Coleman and his son. George Coleman is a Jazz legend, now living in New York, he still plays tour dates even today. He was in Memphis to accept the induction nomination for the first annual Memphis Music Hall Of Fame. He’s name is up there with BB King, Miles Davis and many more jazz greats. He has appeared in films and toured with notable celebrities such as Bill Cosby, Madonna, Max Roach, Chic Korea and many more. Here are a few portraits I took while filming segments for the documentary for the Coleman Family legacy. The documentary film trailer was recently nominated for a JJA Jazz Award in the Best Video Short category, and I was very excited to be a part of this shoot!

Memphis Actor Portfolios

admin — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 03:01:34 +0000

One of the specialties of the studio is shooting actor headshots and building portfolio reels for talent. It’s vital today for actors to create their own identity and market themselves to agencies, actor guilds, and movie casting agents. We’ve helped many an actor get noticed with our unique hollywood style. We get calls from LA and NY a lot, and you can see why in our photography.

Memphis Rock & Roll Photographers

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:05:59 +0000

I get a chance to shoot some of the biggest names in the business, and I still love to work with new artists helping them develop their style. Here’s a couple of images from one of my latest client shoots right here in Memphis.

Rock & Roll Photography Sessions – Talent Photographer Memphis – Nashville

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:57:56 +0000

Did I mention that I love shooting sessions for musicians? I’ve probably shot some of the biggest names in the business just in the past year, here’s a new shot from a recent shoot for a local talent agency. I love variety and always try to keep my style moving- just like this singers hair!

Ginny Owens – St Jude Hospital – Say Amen Project

admin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:37:09 +0000

In early 2008 I had the honor of meeting and photographing grammy award winning singer songwriter, Ginny Owens at The Grove studios in Memphis. She came to Memphis to help a young patient at St Jude Childrens Hospital. Ronell Ragbir came to Memphis to fight her disease, and had mentioned to someone that her life’s dream was to write a song and record it. Through several connections at Hope Church, her dreams became a reality. Little did Ronell know at the time, but Ginny was told of her dream, and surprised her with a visit to the studio. Together they bonded and began writing and recording. Ginny later came back to Memphis and played a concert with Ronell at her church in Southhaven, Mississippi. Ronell eventually lost her battle with cancer, but she inspired hundreds of other patients and friends with her amazing strength. Ginny later came back to Memphis to record a new album, Say Amen. She reproduced the song Say Amen, which Ronell had helped her pen, and included it in the new album. Since then I’ve photographed Ginny several times, and had one of her images included in a book called Capture Memphis, featuring photographs from accomplished photographers who live in Memphis. She also uses some of the photos for her concerts and publicity. Be sure to buy Ginny’s album and remember the story of her love and compassion for this young woman.

Photo by Michael Allen

Memphis Singer Songwriter – Portfolio Photographer

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:42:56 +0000

Here’s a sneak peak of Jill Dyson’s new photo session for her new EP that she’s recording in the studio in Memphis and Nashville. Every shoot I do offers my clients a unique style that fits the project needs. For record companies, project demos, biographies, every artist needs current, modern, edgy photos that capture their special style.

Skillet in Concert – Memphis – Nashville – Concert Photography

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:29:11 +0000

I get calls a lot to shoot concerts and behind the scenes because of my unique photography style. I break as many rules as I can, and get my clients images that are unique and captivating. Here are a few from Skillet. They have a few fans, just a little over 2.5 million on Facebook, so you can pass that along to your friends if they have never heard Skillet.

Concert Photography – Memphis – Nashville

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:27:28 +0000

I get calls a lot to shoot concerts and behind the scenes because of my unique photography style. I break as many rules as I can, and get my clients images that are unique and captivating. Here are a few from Skillet. My friend Taylor Carroll recently toured with them last year as their drummer, so I keep up on the latest scoop on their road tours. They have a few fans, just a little over 2.5 million on Facebook, so you can pass that along to your friends if they have never heard Skillet.