I shot Jesus
Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 2:20PM Yesterday was my first overseas photography gig. I headed to Central Europe and shot Jesus. A day after Good Friday, he was up and very much alive.
Ok. I'm lying. I did not shoot The Jesus but Peter Adamov is as close as it gets. Don't you think? As a non-believer myself, beeing around this Jesus, I could easily imagine the charisma of the real Jesus and how quickly one could start believing. Past the Jesus age of 33, Peter has been a successful musician for over a decade. He focuses on jazz, swing, bossa nova, and classical as well as folk music.
The goal of this photoshoot was to get few good shots for the cover of his new album and for posters. Which of these photos do you think would look best on Peter's album cover?
Peter brought along few of his favorite pieces.... an electric guitar and a flute.
Which of these photos do you think would look best on Peter's new album cover?
Peter was not into shooting in an urban area or by a graffiti wall which I originally planned. But once he showed up wearing what he was wearing, it completely made sense. He is a nature freak and pretty much a complete opposite of me. I knew I had to go out of my comfort zone and scout a location away from the civilization. I picked a nearby park and took Peter and his entourage (yes, he had one) along. The good thing about having an entourage is that someone might snap few shots of yourself behind the camera. Thank you Eva K! And so without further ado, I am presenting you the sneak peak into the behind the scenes of this photoshoot. If you pay enough attention, you might be even able to pair up some of the finished photos to their "behind the scenes" counterpart. How many pairs did you find?
Happy Easter everyone! Jesus has risen and he looks better than ever!
Reader Comments (16)
Hey petra...am really flattered by your photography...its truly amazing...cant resisit to ask...which cam..he he
excellent pictures & composition. my recommendation for album cover is 3rd picture (with flute)
Nice pictures. For the album I will choose picture 2 or 3
Love the pictures. I prefer picture 1 for his album
Hey, cool blog! I found it from the GMail blog. I'm so jealous that you work there and that you get to travel and do artsy things as well. You are gorgeous and I'm glad you go back to Slovakia often.
Hey found your site via Faces of Google...but, I'd say go with an electric guitar shot over the flute -- there's something that works in the electrical instrument within the woods juxtaposition.
Hey found your site via Faces of Google...but, I'd say go with an electric guitar shot over the flute -- there's something that works in the electrical instrument within the woods juxtaposition.
Number 2
Found your blog through Faces of Google on my gmail login screen. I like picture number 3 for the cover. Jesus has indeed risen for the sinners of the whole world. Lucky us!
Just curious. When you say you are not a Believer, what is it that you do not believe? Why? Great site, and enjoyed the profile on the Gmail blog.
Petra-I have 2 SLRs,one for over 20 years.I recently bought a DSLR. I am an avid photographer of people.I love picture # 2 under the tree.The black garb is much more becoming to this musician.
This isi the first google spotlight for gmail I have read.I have enjoyed your posts.Oh to live in SF.
Larry: What I meant was that I do not believe in any specific doctrine. Glad you liked the photos.
#2 for the album cover
#3 for the liner notes inside
#5 black and white for the back cover
Awesome shots!
Hi Petra,
my favourite Peter's pics is the one black&white portrait, it shouws the human beauty and maturity at the same time. my opinion
I, too, think your photos are cool! Also, for me, the photo where He posed as if playing his flute is perfect to be an album cover.
myslim si, ze cislo dva je super na album.
Ja by som dal tento