Joan Jett and The Blackhearts Bad Reputation Nation

Ron Akiyama Gallery

1990
No matter how large the stage, Joan still likes her audience within reaching distance. Sometimes a problem for me, although it gives the shots a real "live" feel. Good thing I have a background in shooting heavy metal, mosh pits and all!
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Click to enlarge 1990
Joan always takes a minute to find where I am. After locating me, she'll give me her signature "eye stare" shot of acknowledgement.
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Click to enlarge 1989
Broadway Era

Even though my style of lighting has eveloved from this time period, I still have a fondness for portrait style sessions.
2004
Rye, New York

Fans were following us around outside - sometimes you only get a few mintues for a session. . .this was one of them.
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Click to enlarge 1996 - Greatest Hits Session These two are alternate shots for the "greatest hits" CD. I often found that the size of CD's take away from the artwork, because of the reduction in size from the original 12" x 12" LP. I chose these two because they were shots that I like but not chosen for the packaging. Click to enlarge
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Stone Pony, NJ

Back to black - I came to the show in Asbury Park, NJ to shoot her show, only to find she's once again changed her hair color...
New York City, 1996
Part of the "greatest hits" photo session. Thommy came up to the roof top and sat for a minute, not realizing I was shooting. Good choice for his new CD cover - thanks Thommy!
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Joan and Doug Needles - You'd be surprised at what they really say to each other during these moments. Doug has a great look - you don't get more NYC than this!
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