WHERE'S THE RAKE, JB ECKL?

I got my start as a professional photographer about 10 years ago by getting involved in the music scene shooting bands, concerts and studio sessions (www.BobbyAazami.com).  It all started when I was approached by an artist who was recording his first album for Def Jam Records to shoot his studio sessions and promotional shots.  This is where I made my transition from shooting the inanimate and stillness of landscape / architecture to capturing the unrehearsed and candid moments of life and the people in it.

Having spent the past 7 years between LA and Chicago and now recently having become a full-time LA resident once again, I hadn’t given myself enough time to immerse myself in the music scene as I wished I could have. In the last year, since the launch of Our Favorite Day Photography, my main focus has been on weddings, engagements and family events.  Not really realizing how much I had missed working with artists and the music scene, I was itching for a chance to revisit my roots.

When I received a call from JB Eckl (www.JBEckl.com), enthusiastically informing me that he’s been recording a folk album consisting of some original music as well as remakes of old songs, a spark went off in my head.

To my surprise, he then proceeded to say, “Bobby, I am recording an entire album today. I am mastering it tomorrow and going on tour with John Rezin on Saturday. At some point, (and by that, he really meant Friday, 2 days from the time of our conversation), I want you to do my photos”.  

The breathtaking foothills of Topanga Canyon, which is practically JB’s backyard, is where we set our scene. After some scouting earlier in the day and some chit chatting over a latte, we returned - only when the light was magical.
Congrats on the new CD, JB and good luck with the tour!