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Posted on Mar 17 2017 08:14 AM
Mariners promo pic
Jack Booth The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 08:33 AM
Photo by the insanely talented R. Stacy Fenner at Trader Vic's Atlanta! —
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 08:45 AM
Nothing special here but it works. Cheers,
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 12:58 PM
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 01:51 PM
This is us . . . . . nuck nuck nuck
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Joined: Jan 09, 2014 Posts: 623 Vancouver BC 
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 03:04 PM
I think that any promo photo needs to do a good job of conveying the type of vibe and type of music you play. The photo may be the only thing pulling people in. If you are a gonzo, goofy band, an uber-serious, aloof photo devoid of any humour is unrepresentative. Not that it is a bad thing, just unrepresentative. Or you could just go with a brick wall background or standing on railroad tracks with gorilla arms or arms crossed along with the "Bleeding Cowboy" font like all bands seem to use! From above, the Atomic Mosquitos' "Meet The Beatles"-type of shadow portraits work because it is green with a fun logo. It just works. Lorne |
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 05:47 PM
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 08:02 PM
The Reverbivores in line for the opening of our live concert film. We'll be waiting a long time. —Jonathan the Reverbivore The Reverbivores Please check out our latest album The Reverbivores Watch TV! www.thereverbivores.com Last edited: Mar 17, 2017 20:05:37 |
Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 2274 North Carolina
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 09:11 PM
Some cool pic's to be sure. Especially digging the ? Men and the 'Squitos. Doug...wait, wut?!? Who's that on bass with y'all these days? Is that an unmasked muchacho that I see? —Fady El Mirage @ ReverbNation Last edited: Mar 17, 2017 21:12:38 |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 10:48 PM
Hire a creative photographer, pay them to take conceptualize(with your feedback and input) and take your photo. Don't wear sunglasses in the photo. You need good live shots, not promo photos. Hire a photographer to shoot your live show (not outdoors during the day, and make sure it is on a stage). Having promo photos is cool, but surf bands getting booked is more important. Live shots, video, and songs will get you booked. Not a promo photo. If you guys are under 30, I would suggest promo photos. But again, hire somebody to take them/plan them. Photography isn't as easy as our cellphones make it seem. |
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Posted on Mar 18 2017 08:57 AM
It takes us forever to get into our Wabbit suits... Bass Wabbit Last edited: Mar 24, 2017 10:56:32 |
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Posted on Mar 27 2017 03:00 PM
Agent Octopus looking suave in Black and White. Last edited: Mar 27, 2017 15:01:54 |
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Posted on Mar 27 2017 06:40 PM
I'll 2nd live photos shot by a pro. Here's one of The Meteor Men courtesy of Fenner Photography.
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Posted on Mar 28 2017 02:39 PM
That is indeed the unmasked Mel Bergman of the Phantom Surfers, turns out he lives very close to me. We dropped the bass entirely and went with 2 guitars & drums before I dropped out. Don is back with the new lineup of the Seeds. Fady wrote:
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Posted on Mar 28 2017 02:46 PM
Here is the last Point Doom gig at the Tiki Oasis pool party, photo by El Papu who was visiting from Argentina. Last edited: Mar 28, 2017 17:53:49 |
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