Peter Frampton
This shot put my career on the map. It became the publicity shot for one of the largest-selling live albums of all time which I also did the photos for. After its release, the demand for my work quickly escalated.
In the beginning of my career in rock "n" roll photography, I shot mainly
shows in New York for both magazines and record companies. Frampton
frequently played in the New York City area, and I got a magazine
assignment to shoot him at A&M Record's headquarters in Manhattan. We all
were in a corner office, and the lighting from the window was soft. After
the interview, I sat Peter near the window which gave a side lighting to
his face. At the time, I knew it was an interesting shot -- the natural lighting was very special. But I really didn't give it another thought. A few weeks, later the magazine published the photo. A&M picked up on the photo and used it for their publicity shot. At Frampton's next show, he made a point of coming over to me to complement me on the shot. We became friends. A year or so later, he asked me to submit what I shot of him for possible use on his album which later became "Frampton Comes Alive," which of course ignited his career as well.
Tri-X 400ASA 1/60sec. f/5.6 85mmm lens Available light