Recently, I received a communication from David Fernandez, an artist skilled in singing, songwriting, and acting. He was referred to me by a mutual acquaintance. David expressed his interest in obtaining a headshot to include in the artwork for his upcoming single titled ‘Golden Sonic Superstar’.
We arranged a meeting for a brief discussion, during which I showcased my portfolio and the corresponding photographs to David. This presentation sparked his imagination regarding the creative possibilities at hand. While I hadn't previously undertaken a cover photoshoot for a CD case, my initial perception was that it would involve a straightforward headshot as a starting point, allowing us to build upon that foundation.
I selected a serene location for the photoshoot and brought along my Sony α7 RIV camera to ensure we captured the highest achievable resolution. This decision would provide David with the flexibility to apply artistic cropping if necessary, while also preserving an abundance of intricate details within the image.
During the shoot, David sported stylish blue mirrored sunglasses. Consequently, upon reviewing the images, the immediate standout was my own reflection, gazing back at me. Not quite the headshot I had in mind. Later that evening I ingested the images into the archive, colour-corrected them, exported and sent them off to David via Dropbox.
Among the various shots, one that particularly resonated with David was where he had tilted his head to one side. In this angle, neither my reflection nor much of the surroundings were visible. This specific shot was eventually chosen as the definitive image to be forwarded for finalization. I'm delighted with the supplementary artistic enhancements that were incorporated into the edited version of the photograph!
You can find David on his socials at:
https://www.instagram.com/officialdavidfernandez/
https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidFernandez/featured