cc_25nick12.08.91 – Nick Cave | Elektra Records

I got the call from my good friend publicist Lisa Millman at Elektra Records to shoot Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.  I have to be honest, did not know a lot about Nick or the band.  I was told he was easy to shoot and not the happiest guy to work with.  The shoot was on a Sunday at the amazing Studio 46.

The band showed up ready to go.  Nick showed up grumpy and quiet.  I tried to keep the energy positive and up.  Was not easy.  We didnโ€™t have a lot of time, but I knew I could get the label what they needed and wanted.  AGAIN… Kept it simple.  I did four different set-ups with the band and a couple portraits of Nick.  When I think back at this shoot I canโ€™t remember one thing that Nick said.  He didnโ€™t talk much, but the rest of the band did.

At the end of the day all that matters with any shoot is the results.  I honestly donโ€™t care if anyone is nice.  I donโ€™t really care if they like doing photo shoots.  All I care about is getting great art.  This shoot gave me all that and more.  Thanks Nick for being you!