Photo of the Week

February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This image has turned out to be one of the most cherished photographs of my collection. I shot this image recently while photographing Rocco DeLuca during a concert in Austin, TX. He was using a flood light as his only light source, and as you can see, it created this interesting texture of light and shadows.

Once in post production, I did a bit of treatment to the image by hand. I just kept going over it and over it until I got the final outcome, a beautiful and grainy black & white image with depth, detail and emotion. I now refer to this photo as ‘Mistress of the Night’.

I hope you enjoy the image as much as I do.

I am a professional music photographer that specializes in live performance photography, tour & set documentary, event coverage, and high-impact media imagery for musicians & entertainers. You can see more of my work by visiting www.christopherdurst.com.

Mistress of the Night

Mistress of the Night: Photo by Christopher Durst

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Win a Limited Edition Print of Willie Nelson – ($1275.00 Value)

February 27, 2011 By 24 Comments

Entry to this contest is very simple. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post between 20-50 words explaining why you are Willie Nelson’s biggest fan. That’s it!

No purchase necessary. Each person is limited to one comment per day. Comments must be unique. Non-unique duplicate comments will not be considered. Contest will run until 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011. You do NOT have to live in the United States to be eligible.

Winner of this Limited Edition Signature Series print will be selected by, at his sole discretion, music photographer Christopher Durst, creator of this Willie Nelson image.

This Limited Edition Signature Series Print Retails for $1275.00.
Print Dimensions are 24inches by 36inches (24H”x36W”).
Printed on High Quality Fuji Photographic Paper in a Matte Finish.
Only 100 Prints Available Worldwide.
Print Displays Edition & Print Number.
Print Hand Signed by Christopher Durst for Authenticity.
Frame Not Included.
No Warranties Made.
Print Comes As Is.
Not For Commercial Use.

Limited Edition Signature Series Image Below…

Willie Nelson: Photo by Christopher Durst

Willie Nelson Live in Concert – Austin, TX

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Stubbs Music Venue & BBQ – Austin, TX

February 27, 2011 By 1 Comment

Stubbs is one of the most iconic music venues in Austin, Texas. It has been a staple of the Austin music scene since 1986. Not only is it a great music venue, it is also a wonderful BBQ spot.

There are weekly concerts at Stubbs featuring an array of local, national and international acts. Stubbs features two different music areas, the inside stage and the outdoor mezzanine. The inside stage is a bit smaller yet intimate and typically hosts smaller local acts. The outdoor mezzanine, which is quite a bit larger, normally hosts well-known national and international acts. Both areas are very well set up and feature state-of-the-art sound.

One of the things that I love the most about Stubbs is their staff. Everyone is very accommodating and friendly at Stubbs which always makes an experience much more enjoyable there.

I have been shooting music photography there for years and absolutely love the venue. I also can’t seem to get enough of their BBQ. I definitely recommend Stubbs to anyone visiting Austin, Texas. Please tell them I sent you!

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Stubbs Music Venue & BBQ - Austin, TX

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A Tribute to Jim Marshall

February 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Please take a moment to view this tribute. Jim Marshall was arguably the most celebrated rock photographer that ever lived. He captured the true essence of music’s most iconic musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Doors, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, and so many more. My only hope is that I can leave behind a legacy as profound as Jim Marshall’s.

R.I.P. Jim Marshall…

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Old Rustic Photos of Texas

February 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

For nearly a year I have been driving aimlessly around the back roads of Texas photographing classic stereotypical images of Texas. The result of my ventures is my ‘Texas Series’, a collection of old rustic images of tractors, houses, barns, towns, horses, signage, trains and automobiles.

Of all the series pieces I’ve done in the past, my Texas Series has turned out to be one of my absolute favorites. To me, these photographs are true classic American images that capture the legacy of a great State and its countryside. What I love most about this particular series is that it’s completely open-ended, meaning I will continue to add to this series over the years.

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Texas Series: By Christopher Durst

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Bonnie & Clyde’s Last Ride

February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I took these photographs at what’s said to be the last known location in which Bonnie & Clyde robbed and killed a store owner just hours prior to being ambushed and killed themselves.

The site was originally designed as a gas station but later had a general store added to the back which sold basic necessities and common goods, as well as jewelry. The location immediately ceased operation after the incident and never reopened. Pictured in this fine art photography is the car of the actual store owner which was never driven or removed from the location succeeding his death.

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Bonnie & Clyde’s Last Ride: By Christopher Durst

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Austin Music Photography

February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Christopher Durst specializes in live performance photography, tour & set documentary, event coverage, and high-impact media imagery for musicians & entertainers. His unique and creative style has afforded him the opportunity to photograph some of the most recognized names in entertainment including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, David Allan Coe, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and more.

If you are currently seeking a professional music photographer please visit www.christopherdurst.com in an effort to become better acquainted with Christopher’s work. Though based in Austin, Christopher travels frequently throughout the U.S. and abroad for assignments. Contingent on availability, Christopher can reach most destinations within 48 hours.

For all bookings & information please call 512-626-3549.

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Lukas Nelson Live in Concert - Austin, TX

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Austin’s got the blues!

February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

One of the things I love most about coming home to Austin is being able to watch Sonny Wolf perform! If you are unfamiliar with the Sonny Wolf Band all I can really say is damnnn…you’re missing out! Do yourself a favor and go see Sonny, Drey and Janic perform, you’ll have a coming to Jesus. Not only are these guys great musicians, they’re also genuinely great people who love playing the blues and interacting with their fans.

A few years ago, I randomly stopped in this place called the Chuggin’ Monkey (that’s right folks, the Chuggin’ Monkey!) down on 6th Street. As I walked in, the band just happened to start playing. Immediately I was slapped in the face with the beautiful tones of Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, and much more. Sonny was absolutely eeeeelectric!

Anyway, I could go on and on about these guys. Just do yourself a favor and go down and see them perform. They can be found all over 6th street any given night at historic venues such as Momo’s, Maggie Mae’s, Chuggin’ Monkey, Dizzy Rooster, and more. Please be sure to tell them that I said hello, and that I’m in serious need of a blues fix!

Click on the image below for Sonny’s Facebook profile.

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Sonny Wolf Live in Concert – Austin, TX

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Photography Lessons

February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Christopher Durst currently offering photography lessons throughout the U.S. and Europe. If you are interested in scheduling a private lesson please contact Christopher directly by calling 512-626-3549 or by emailing him at chris@christopherdurst.com.

Christopher is currently teaching in Texas and is scheduled to visit cities such as Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. For a complete listing of dates, please see his tour schedule below for more detail.

Tour Dates & Schedule Availability
Please contact me privately at chris@christopherdurst.com.
($75 per hr / $350 per day)

LESSON STRUCTURE
- Cameras & Lenses
- Shutter Speed, Aperture & ISO
- Exposure & Metering
- The Digital Process
- Color Imagery
- Black & White Imagery
- Overall Lighting
- How to Take Better Photos
- Equipment & Software
- Retouching, Resolution & Printing
- Copyrights, Releases & Agreements
- Constructing Professional Portfolios

TEXAS
- Austin: (Feb 10th – Feb 18th)
- Dallas: (Feb 19th – Feb 20th)
- Austin: (Feb 21st – Feb 25th)
- Houston: (Feb 26th – Feb 27th)
- Austin: (Feb 28th – March 2nd)
- Austin: (March 16th – March 20th)

NEW YORK: (March 3rd – March 9th)
MIAMI: (March 10th – March 15th)

LONDON: (March 21st – March 24th)
AMSTERDAM: (March 25th – March 28th)
PARIS: (March 29th – April 1st)
MADRID: (April 2nd – April 5th)
ZURICH: (April 6th – April 10th)
MUNICH: (April 11th – April 14th)
ROME: (April 15th – April 18th)

CALIFORNIA
- San Diego: (May 3rd – May 6th)
- Los Angeles: (May 7th – May 10th)
- San Francisco: (May 11th – May 15th)

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Guitar Mistress: Photo by Christopher Durst

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Classic Photo of Leon Russell & Willie Nelson

February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Look at Willie Nelson! Every once in a while you come across a photo that just blows you away…well, I just got blown away. Check out this great pic of Leon Russell & Willie Nelson by iconic music photographer Jim Marshall! This has got to be one of the greatest photos I have seen in a long time. Willie’s t-shirt says it all…Shotgun Willie! Look at Leon Russell, tell me this guy wasn’t ‘experimenting’ at the time of this shot…look at that dazed smile on his face.

All around this is just a classic photo of two iconic musicians. I hope you enjoy! Click on the image to see the original gallery…so much more to see!

Leon Russell & Willie Nelson: Photo by Jim Marshall

Leon Russell & Willie Nelson: Photo by Jim Marshall

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