Episode 14 - @DustinJackPhoto

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"...if I haven't made you look like a superhero, I've failed..." In epi 14 of season 2, Kitty and Kevin chat with award-winning photographer, Dustin Jack. Dustin has been a pro photographer for over 30 years- shooting everything from rock stars to the Batmobile to Elvis's jumpsuits to landscapes and portraits.  Dustin has shot over 200,000 images of guitars for Fretted Americana and designed all of their promo materials. He also directed and produced their YouTube channel's "The Phil X Show".  Dustin was named "Photoshop Guru" in 2013 and 2019 and has won multiple awards for his concert photos. You can read more about Dustin on his website- dustinjackphotography.comWe talk with Dustin about designing/shooting the promo shots for the Mötley Crüe/Def Leppard Stadium Tour (rescheduled for 2021?????), reminisce about the 80s, and Kitty shares the story of how she found Dustin via Nikki Sixx's Instagram page and how Dustin blackmailed her to have him on the show. Additionally, Dustin shares what gear he uses to shoot live concerts and portraits. If you love Mötley Crüe and 80s metal bands, this show is for you! See the photos on our Instagram page.Please note- this show was recorded on October 31st, 2020. Also-this one is about sex, drugs, and rock and roll, so it may not be suitable for children. Bookmarks (ish):1:04 Greetings and Salutations2:22 Background7:40 Blackmail12:20 Kitty Meets Nikki Sixx14:50 Stadium Shoot16:55 Nikki's photography21:24 Shooting Backstage/Photo Pit 26:44 Starstruck30:15 Back to the Stadium Shoot35:20 If I Didn't Make You Look Like A Super Hero, I Failed43:40 Editing Process47:13 Set It & Forget It?49:47 Your Friend, Randy Johnson51:03 Darkroom to Digital53:41 Never Stop Learning54:10 How Big Is Your Rig?59:25 The Tree1:05:06 OutroSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/keepshooting)