at the last chance cafe

at the last chance cafe
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

doing some look-backs in the last year and - even though this was from 2009 - still remains one of my favorite shots and post-photo treatments i've done (esp the torn-paper edge I did using a custom photoshop brush i developed!)
i used a variety of techniques to really burn the sweet be-jesus out of this photo to get the look i wanted & it's one of the top photos (based on clicks) in my flickr photo page.

nelson, nevada (ghost town), 2/13/2009
model:brooks bacarella, mm #456103

Taylor Swift In Concert (redux)

Taylor Swift
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

I was taking a break just now and going back through some of my 2010 highlights and I came across my review of Taylor Swift I made back in April.

I got some killer photos, changing out lenses several times; she's a great performer.

Thought I'd throw this photo from the review onto flickr and back here onto the blog just for fun!

a grandfather's love - i piccoli momenti

a grandfather's love
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

So, I know I publish alot of concert shots here in the blog and generally haven't updated much on the "normal" studio work I should be promoting to get more business, but ... I just reflect the things I like the most at any given moment - not that I don't like some of the other work. Here's an example.

While I -do- love doing the concert reviews and the shots and the interaction with musicians, I really enjoy working with people and preserving i piccoli momenti - the little moments.

Here's one from a recent family shoot I just found endearing - the tenderness of this otherwise big tough dad/grandfather... when holding his granddaughter in his arms....

Sean Stockham, Middle Class Rut

Sean Stockham, Middle Class Rut
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

Middle Class Rut warmed up for Ok Go, and they were wild...

a two person band, this photo of Sean Stockham is one of my favorite ones from the night!

You can read my review of Middle Class Rut, here.

Damian Kulash, OK Go

Damian Kulash, OK Go
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

ok, OK Go take two: I was dying to show you this photo just in case you dont read the fantastic review i wrote!!!! (lol)

Did i mention you can read it here?

Naomi and Wynonna Judd: The Judds!

Naomi Judd
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

I'm not a big country fan, I've fessed up before. But it was nice seeing The Judds work their magic to a big room of adoring fans recently at World Arena in Colorado Springs.

Naomi liked one of my pictures from the review so much she asked me for a copy, which I was too happy to oblige her with!

Here's a link to my review of the Judds I titled "Two Steppin’ In the Shadows: The Judd’s Final Encore".

Naomi actually asked for copies of the first two photos I posted with the review. What do you think? Did I do them justice?!?

Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

One of my favorite guitarists is Chris Duarte. He's been through the Springs several times in the last couple years but I've always missed him - until last friday night!

And wow: what a show... he can get "out there", but he can funk, rock, and blues out pretty much in a class all his own!

See my review I posted at the Gazette here.

Damian Kulash, OK Go

Damian Kulash, OK Go
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

I got some crazy photos at Stargazers Theatre last week seeing OK Go! Here's the most "normal" photo I got of front man Damian Kulash standing on a pelican case in the middle of the dance floor surrounded by people during Damian's "hippy moment" [sic]!

See the review here.

Chopstick Gardens

Chopstick Gardens
Originally uploaded by butch leitz

Just for fun...
chinatown, san francisco, cali-forn-yah