This studio portrait of guitarist George Karagioules shot by Andrew Mason captures the musician in an almost backstage, relaxed atmosphere. The composition of just him and his guitar conveys the personal story of the guitarist as it tells us what’s most important to him (the guitar). The simplicity of the framing again captures the intimacy of the photo as nothing detracts from the connection George is making with the lens. The simple black and white style also supports this and the strong contrast levels highlight the textures and contours of the guitar and the amp behind the main subject of focus. The lighting is quite strong, focused and harsh which allows the contrast levels to have the best effect and also gives the effect a spotlight would have, relating to the live performance element of the backstage themed photo.The main attention of the photo is the guitar and its importance and there is not a strong concentration on the musician’s personal musician, giving the impression that he wants to be known for his talent as a guitarist rather than his looks as a “front man”. I think the image is very effective as its visually striking but also tells the story of the artist which is imperative in a musicians portrait as it connects the talent, such as George Karagioules, with their audience.
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| Musician Photography in London by Andrew Mason. Studio portrait shot of guitarist, George Karagioules. |
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