Niia…..behind the scenes

me, niia

I photographed the girl with the magic voice a little while ago…. her name is Niia Bertino. (Check out some of the finals shots here.) She is a classically trained pianist with one of the most intoxicating voices I’ve heard in a while. I’m in love with “Masochist” and “Learn My Body” at the moment.

From age 16-21 Niia was signed to Wyclef Jeans label. I recognized her voice from  Wyclef’s smash, Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) featuring Akon, Lil Wayne, Raekwon & Niia.

michelle, niia, gigi, & myself. photo by eric

I met Niia at her old managers office to discuss shooting her press kit … I loved her as much as I love her music. Niia knew exactly how she wanted to be photographed, which was awesome.

Before the shoot I went to see her live. The audience hardly breaths while she sings, which almost led to a riot when the bartender dared try to shake a martini for a customer during “Last Man”.

On set: The fabulous designer and stylist  Gigi Burris,  the talented hair and makeup artist Michelle Coursey , myself, and my 1st Eric B. convened at Niia’s residence with Rocco & Wednesday on a beastly hot summer afternoon. Now working on her solo career, Niia is recording her new album and I personally can’t wait.

In loving memory of Rocco Bertino. Huge thanks to the wonderful Cory Greenwell for the behind the scenes photos!!

rocco

Lights in Lost Skies

Here are the finished Lights In Lost Skies photos from our photoshoot.

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END THE STARS……LIVE!

I shot End the Stars for their new press kit and album. I fell in love with their music immediately, it just gives you that feeling inside like you could take over the world. Drummer, Nick Carbone, describes the band as a “freshly emerging hard rock band with the intent of leading rock music back in the right direction.”

I recently caught them at one of my favorite clubs in NYC - The Knitting Factory. I felt like I was at a huge production at M.S.G.! ..the lights, the smoke and effects were in perfect rhythm with every note. Being together for almost a year, these guys do it all, and bring it every time. 

With record labels knocking down their doors, it’s going to be a busy time for them, although I think their focus right now is on writing more music and preparing for their spot on this summers Warped Tour.

To hear the music and see all upcoming show dates visit ENDTHESTARS.COM

Here are some live shots..

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