"Pop Rocks" for Dallas Child Magazine

Last weekend, I shot portraits of three fathers who balance their families with a career in music. This assignment was especially fun because the subjects and the locations were so diverse. My many thanks to Lauren Niebes, Dan Phillips, John Dufilho, Michael Bleecker (and their highly entertaining kids) for the good times.

New Work: Gabrielle LaPlante

I had the pleasure of shooting singer/songwriter/magician's assistant Gabrielle LaPlante for the current issue of Modern Luxury Dallas. We used a friend of Gabrielle's house as a location, and I had to turn this tiny, jumbled music room into a somewhat cohesive and visually appealing set. We shot a second option at the Nylo Hotel Southside. 

Here are a couple of outtakes:

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J Charles and The Trainrobbers

A few weeks back, I shot J Charles and The Trainrobbers for their label End Sounds. Drummer Steven Visneau and I have been buddies for years, so I was thrilled to get to spend an afternoon with him and his band mates. I can't tell you how much fun this shoot was. The Trainrobbers are hilarious guys and obviously close friends, carrying with them the atmosphere of a party already underway wherever they go. 

Here are some outtakes and behind the scenes shots that capture the camaraderie on set:

All images ©Nick Prendergast

My thanks to Jeff, Steven, Justin and Danny. Great times.

Salim Nourrallah for Modern Luxury Magazine

Salim Nourallah is a fixture of the Dallas music scene. I'd heard his name for years, even before my brother became a session drummer at his studio. Somehow, I'd never had the opportunity to actually meet him until I got the assignment to shoot his portrait. Salim is a super gracious host and a cool guy; he was game for anything, despite the fact that he was battling a wicked cold.

Here are a few outtakes from the session:

{all images © Nick Prendergast}

New Work: A Hard Night's Day

I shot Beatles cover band A Hard Night's Day for the current issue of Modern Luxury Dallas. Many many thanks to Lakewood Theater owner Wayne Roden for granting us permission to shoot at the historic and beautiful venue.

Songwriter Chris Johnson