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Austin, Texas - On these pages are portraits of the greatest Texas musicians and music industry movers & shakers, IMHO.
One color sheet of film per band and 3 black & white. Sometimes, a Poloroid.
The 3 b/w's shots led up to the final color "money shot", most of the time!
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First 8 portraits ever.
First 7 Portraits, ever.
I sold my Sears banjo and bought a camera in 1974. A Ricoh 401 35mm. I had no idea what I was doing. I couldn't understand depth-of-field from the numbers on the lens barrel or understood how f-stops worked. This was on the first roll taken. This is Jack. My neighbor's dog.
While a freshman at photo school I secured a press pass for a concert in Austin, TX on March 30, 1976. I hitchhiked 350 miles for this opportunity. Timing is everything.
Also, interviewed Carlos Santana, with just a couple questions. I have the interview saved on CD. when I need a good laugh I take a listen!
Was now a 2nd year photography student. Shot this for the school newspaper.
Janet was a friend of a friend who I lived with in Dallas. I heard her play and loved her songs.
This group, The Jitters was hired to play at my house-warming party. I loved their music so much I asked if I could shoot their portrait on their break. They said YES!
The next night The Jitters played at Club Foote. I accidently shot a triple exposure. Sometimes mistakes work out!
1982 - My first pro job in Austin. I mentioned on the interview "please no people shots. I shoot commercial only." They insisted I do this. I declined till I had no choice.
Weeks later I found out these 2 men are regarded as the "Fathers of Austin Music".
