ambeR rubarth, Memphis

Friday night I met ambeR Rubarth in Memphis for a photo shoot before her recording session at Sun Studio. I have followed her music on myspace, and was really excited to get this opportunity. So we met for the magic hour of outdoor lighting and found some amazing backdrops in the area between downtown and midtown. Fred was kind enough to let us take over the front of Quetzel's for part of our shoot. Thanks, Fred! For me the area was a dream because it had that urban look and feel that makes outdoor metropolitan photography so cool. Graffiti, old buildings, internet cafes... what better back drop could you ask for?

If you aren't yet an amber fan, check out her music. The Hub, THE source for music news on myspace, has featured her as the artist of the week - you can read that article here. I am not only impressed with her musical abilities (both guitar and piano) and beautiful voice; but also her lyrical way of telling a story through poetry and emotion just blew me away. I certainly don't profess to be a music critic, but I can't get "Rough Cut" out of my head. Her new CD will be out soon. Be sure and check out ambeR's music.

It was also cool to hang out with James, Jeff, Matt and John again! I love being at Sun Studio. The guys are great to work. And, Jeff bought us dinner at Quetzel's, which was amazing. I highly recommend this place - not only is the food wonderful, but the atmosphere is amazing. Fred has a good thing going at Quetzel! Of course, calimocho made the night - thanks Matt!

Amber, I had a blast on this shoot! I think the images are just amazing and really captured YOU. From over 500 images taken, here are my favorites: