We have shot the cover “The Concept” next step is the recording, it could even be the first step. Photographing the recording of an album is a privilege, not just for the photographer but also the listener looking from the outside in.
It takes you to a place you don’t normally see. I remember looking on the back at record covers back in the day when I first got into music and I was fascinated by those photos shot in the recording studio.
We headed down to Curtis Schwartz studio down in the leafy Ardingly. An amazing studio with a fantastic recording pedigree. There I found Freddie Gavita, Tom Cawley, Calum Gourlay and James Maddren hard at work.
Shooting with only available light, I did not want to add or detract from the feel of the studio. When you’re in the recording studio you are the observer, the link to the outside world. You can’t interrupt and no going back and shooting again.
You as the photographer are the link to this world. I alway carry flash-heads in the boot of the car as you never know what you’re walking into.
I only own 3 lenses and never get hung up on kit. Keep it simple, I think it keeps you on your toes you have to think on your feet.
50mm 1.4 for those great depth of field shots, 70-200 2.8 and 28-105 f4 what more do you need. A pair of eyes and follow your heart.
You can find out more about Freddie his music, buy a cd or a digital download plus more photographs on his website. If you buy the digital album there is full digital booklet with more unseen photos. https://freddiegavita.com
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Great and informative article…I felt part of the experience, thanks.
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Thank you Nigel much hope all is well.
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