02/18/2025
Finally sharing these promo shots I took back in September while covering The Four Horsemen’s show in Lorain, OH.
Known as the ultimate Metallica tribute band, they’ve been gaining momentum nationwide. I’ve worked with them numerous times, with my live shots being used to promote their shows, but this time they needed something different—studio-quality band portraits for future promotions.
The first two images were shot under a bridge using a two-light setup: one behind them for a backlight and another positioned camera left as a key light, creating a soft yet three-dimensional studio look.
For the second shot in front of the brick building, I used a one-light setup, camera left, to make it look like natural light. I also converted it to black and white for a more vintage, timeless feel. This shot was inspired by Ross Halfin—Metallica’s go-to photographer since the early ‘80s. I wanted to capture the same raw, moody vibe he would have shot back in the day while adding a film-like approach to the edit.
Pumped to see these guys continuing to grow, and stoked to have been a part of their journey.