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Capturing The Sunset Strip
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Shutterbugs and music fans alike should make sure to catch the last few days of the "Stripped" photography exhibit at the Night+Market restaurant/gallery at Talesai.  

Displaying works from some of L.A.’s top live music photographers, this exhibit showcases many of The Sunset Strip’s most iconic artists performing at the boulevard’s legendary venues and the Sunset Strip Music Festival.  
 
Visiting the exhibit on opening night, we asked five of the photographers in residence about their favorite shot, their memory of capturing that moment, and their affinity for Guns N’ Roses guitar hero Slash.  
 
 
(Photos 1, 2) 
 
Genie Sanchez: “My favorite photograph displayed in this year’s Stripped gallery is my photo of Slash. It was taken at the Sunset Strip Music Festival in 2010 when he performed.  
 
I remember being completely packed into the pit with about 50 or so other photographers; the heat from below the stage came up into the pit, and the barricade was being shoved into our backs as an excited and anticipating crowd awaited his rockstar presence. 
 
I was getting wedged between a monitor and the stage as he walked out to greet his adoring fans. At that instant, everyone was screaming, waving, jumping and furiously snapping away to hopefully get a good shot. 
 
Honestly, I was not happy with the position I was in, and couldn’t find the angle I wanted. Then I saw him give a smirk, so I went in and framed it up, and captured him in that moment. 
 
Lights, camera, awesome… That photo is gold! There are a ton of photos of Slash out there, and a lot of them look very similar to each other, but this one really stands out from the pack and shines in its own light.”
 
 
(Photos 3, 4)
 
Erik Voake: "I took this photo during SSMF 2010 when Slash was being honored. He was walking the red carpet, and I don’t shoot red carpets the way most photographers do: I’m not interested in the stereotypical red carpet photo; I’m more interested in capturing the environment and what is happening when these icons walk the carpet. For those that have never witnessed the behind-the-scenes action of a red carpet event, it’s quite a frenzy!  
 
So I decided to shoot Slash from behind, shooting towards the other photographers as they did their thing. Of course the camera folks weren’t pleased that I was in their shot, but I knew this would be an iconic image, as Slash is so well known for that particular hat. You don’t need to see his face to know who this is a photo of, and that’s what this photo is all about!"
 
 
(Photos 5, 6)
 
Dori Lawrence: "My goal in shooting live music is always the same: within a brief moment, capture the heart, soul and passion of the artist focused in my lens.  
 
For me, this photo of Dave Plesh (Run Devil Run) accomplished that mission. I was on stage at The Roxy near the end of the band’s set. He was in the zone, and I knew it. My wish was singular — grab all that energy within a split second, and show everyone exactly who this performer was in his element.  
 
I remember having to remind myself to breathe, I was so caught up in the electricity of those few seconds and humbled that I had the opportunity of being a part of a possible iconic creation."
 
 
(Photos 7, 8)
 
Jessica Pix: "There is nothing more inspirational than photographing a musician caught in the passion of playing their instrument. You can’t edit that…it’s pure! And this photo of Dylan Howard from Unwritten Law just epitomizes what RocketQueen Photography is. 
 
I remember shooting this at The Roxy. Drummers are always the hardest to capture, but The Roxy has a great stage for photographing. The upside down drumstick, the look in Dylan’s eyes…the image just screams power!"
 
 
(Photos 9, 10)
 
Jim Donnelly: “My favorite shot would have to be the photo of Slash and Fergie from last year’s SSMF.  I remember it was an extremely difficult shot to get. I was in the middle of the crowd, standing on a small ledge, being held up by two guys leaning against me.  
 
I didn’t really know what I had until I got home, and when I looked through my shots, I couldn’t believe how great they turned out. But it is tough to judge, because I like so many shots for the subtle differences they have and the precise instances they capture.”
 
 
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The "Stripped" photography exhibit features the works of Nate Christenson, Jim Donnelly, Dori Savino Lawrence, Greg Papazian, Jessica Pix, Genie Sanchez and Erik Voake. Talesai is located at 9043 Sunset Blvd. The exhibit opened during the Sunset Strip Music Festival and runs through September 14, 2011.


— Brent X Mendoza 
 
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