Music has always been a large part of my life, it's spirituality and power has had a serious infuence in it. Having dabbled at many types of photography, the musical experience is what I eventually chose to capture with my gift. I live a life of Musical Art, with the goal of creating something pleasing to the eye as well as furthering the message of music as a poweful force. Music and Art in general makes the good times more fun and the difficult times easier. My artwork includes musicians from many genres including Rock, Jazz, Blues, Jambands, Country and Bluegrass, Folk, Rap and Metal . My goals when shooting a subject are to try and capture the musician's essence, their trademark, in an artistic manner. I also endeavor to catch "THE" moment of a particular show, if that is possible, succeeding sometimes and failing others. My style is close and personal with detail being at a premium.
The development of film and printing of images are done myself. These images are available in Black and White, Fiber Base or Resin Coated, Metalic Color, Panalure and Cibachrome (Limited, call first before ordering). Your photos will be professionally printed using Kodak (metalic color, panalure) and Ilford (B&W,Cibachrome) paper. Cibachrome images are taken from positive transparencies and printed on 200 year archival plastic material. They have rich vibrant colors and excellent detail. Black and White Fiber Base prints are archival 75-100 years. Sizes include 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20. All works are available framed in black, ribbed Nielson Frames with acid-free white gallery style mattes, protected by glass. All framed works will be signed and titled by the artist. Specialty frames available upon request. All 16x20 pieces to be shipped will have Plexiglass in place of glass.
I taught Photographic Art at the prestgious Indian Springs School as Artist In Residence for 22 years. Our curriculum was a balance of Analog photography and Digital, as I felt that both worlds could co-exist peacefully. This curriculum consisted of : Introductory Analog BW (Mandatory), Advanced Methods Analog Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop 1, Yeabook Layout, and Independent Studies.
Bio
Gallery Exhibits
"We Shot Rock and Roll" Folk Art Gallery
Frenchy Gallery, French Quarter, New Orleans
Magnolia Music Festival, Live Oak Florida
Lamar's Gallery, Birmingham Alabama
Birmingham Southern Art Gallery
Friend's Gallery, Hoover Alabama
SUNY Gallery, Purdy's N.Y.
Ferguson Gallery, Tuscaloosa Alabama
11th Avenue Gallery, Birmingham Alabama
Psychedelic Shop, San Francisco California
Highland's Cafe Gallery, Birmingham Alabama
Indian Springs School Gallery, Birmingham Alabama(Annually)
University Of Alabama, Birmingham
Publications
Georgia Music Hall Of Fame
Relix Magazine
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Athens Daily News
Ralph Stanley, "Man Of Constant Sorrow"
Parade Magazine
The Rex Foundation
Hittin' The Note
Dupree's Diamond News
Mojo Magazine
Sing Out!
Mental Floss Magazine
Plush Entertainment
Moontimes
American String Teachers Association
Alabama Alive!
AL.comAlabama Alive!AL.comL.
Black and White Magazine
Press
Apple.com/entertainment
NBC News
Fox Channel 6 News
Absolutely Alabama
Channel 42 News
Court Television
The Jerry Garcia Estate
Endorphin Internet Magazine
Birmingham Weekly
Creative Loafing
Asheville Courier
Rick Karle, Channel 13 News, Birmingham, Alabama
SITTINGS/CD Covers - Established musicians in addition to up and coming artists both can benefit from our experience and ideas to create your publicity photos and/or CD covers. I have contributed to several CD covers including Taylor Hicks, "Early Works", "Under The Radar", Widespread Panic, 3 albums, "Another Joyous Occasion" "Live At The Classic City, Vol I & II, Guy Davis, 'On Air', The String Cheese Incident, Tony Rice, Peter Rowan, Blueground Undergrass, Earthbound (2), Billy and Bryn Bright, Carlos Platon, The Acoff Family Singers, Jon Es Quane, Sam Poiner, and several others. My capable assistants and I will consult with you, brainstorming to achieve a distinctively appropriate work.
Our fees are negotiable, determined by the extent of the job, travel, etc. I am also available for hire to document your tour in a photographic capacity.
PUBLICATIONS AND REVIEWS - I was a contributor for DUPREE'S DIAMOND NEWS for three years in a photojournalistic capacity. I have also contributed to The Jerry Garcia Estate, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Athens Daily News, The Asheville Courier, Relix magazine, Ralph Stanley's Biography, Hittin' The Note, The Rex Foundation, The Georgia Music Hall Of Fame, Mojo Magazine, Alabama Alive, AL.com, Mental Floss, American String Teachers Association, Sing Out, Black and White Magazine and Moontimes as well. I can go on assignment to cover an event for your magazine, submitting images in addition to a written review. Photos of all past performances are available for use in magazines and books.
COLLAGES - Build your own personal collage choosing favorite images from the archives. Collaborate with me and create your own unique piece, using a choice of photos and themes in sizes from 5x7, 8x10 and 11x14. These photos, accompanied by your word choice and iconography will yield a truly valued piece. Compressed scans of images cannot approach quality of originals.
NATURE and LANDSCAPES - Having lived and traveled in states from California to Massachussets, I have amassed thousands of photographs. These include sunsets from Big Sur, Jamaica, and the Gulf of Mexico to name a few. Images of mountain ranges from Colorado, Utah and the Poconos reside in my files. Waterfalls from Jamaica, Alabama, and Pennsylvania have been captured in my cameras. Improve the ambience of your home and office by purchasing one.
Size, Print and Price Information
All images copyright ©
1980-2023 Michael Sheehan. No unauthorized use allowed.
To contact : (205) 936-3972
Snail Mail:
Michael Sheehan, Further Images
2124 Roslyn Dr., Vestavia Hills, Al. 35216
Email: mike@furtherimages.com