Friday, April 10, 2009

Vida Tinta CD Cover Photoshoot


Hello everyone,

Wow, its been almost 6 months since my last post, which was also my first. Sorry about that, i have been busy with other endeavors, primarily retouching. 

Anywho, I want to show everyone some new work from some of my latest photoshoots. I can honestly say that this has been some of my best work to date! Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty for me to learn, but it I am at a point where I can control light pretty well.

I had alot of fun on this shoot, The band is a Spanish Rock band called Vida Tinta, who's CD is coming out real soon. Not only is the music great, but these are some cool cats. These guys had this idea for the shoot for their CD cover, etc , where they would characterize 4 different Latino occupations; Taquero, Gardener, Mechanic, and dishwasher/cook.   We worked through the weekend and came up with some great pictures!

Check them out,

The Drummer
The Bassist



The Guitarist


The Vocalist/Guitarist


And here is one with the whole band together,



If you would like to check out how i lit these pictures, and why i did so, check out my flickr page tomorrow at 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alfredoluna/
for the behind the scenes info.

Graphic Design collaboration with the talented

Carlos Peraza

When it comes to graphic design, there is no one I trust more with my work than Carlos Peraza (http://cxxlos.deviantart.com/gallery/). He came up with some great designs for the cd cover, including the logo of the band itself. Furthemore, for those who don't know, Carlos has also come up with my Logo and branding materials.

Here is the design for the cd case,


 


Well, that is all i have for now, next up I will put some behind the scenes pics, taken by Isaac Plata, the vocalists' brother, thank you Isaac.

Also, stay tuned for Pikes Fight Night Poster shoot, and Design, yet another Alfredo Luna Photography and Carlos Peraza Designs collaboration, coming soon

29 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

It wasn't fair you put more pic.s of Nerry on the Cd album & he isn't the Singer! He is the Basist!

April 29, 2009 4:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I AGREE! you need to be fair with the band members. if you are putting more pix. of someone it should be the singer. Singers represent the bands.

May 13, 2009 10:39 PM  
Anonymous nery hernandez said...

its cuz i'm the cute one in the band.... hahaha

June 29, 2009 9:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

PLEASE!!! chk urself in da mirror! we can c here tht thy did alot of retouch on ur pix. & i think thy cldnt do more on da pic. whr u r sellin oranges

June 29, 2009 9:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

too much of the bass player. he shouldn't even be in the band if he doesn't know how to play.

August 8, 2009 9:27 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The idea of the cd case was great but the thing is that when you open the case it doesn't show that its a band. Don't think it was fair for the other guys.

August 22, 2009 3:39 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I saw you guys at Margarita Jones you guys are good. Embarrasing performance by the bass player though.

September 2, 2009 5:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The decision of what picture went on what was the Producers. He made that decision based on the availability of these pictures and it just so happend that the bass player came out on more useable pics. As far as the idea of the singer being on more, I totaly disagree because its not the "singer and the band". Its "Vida Tinta" as one. We appreciate all of your input.

October 5, 2009 6:22 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Producers need 2 get it together & not make the same mistake again. I think they had more pictures of the bass player to choose from. If so, "VT" is as one, like you say then it should show!

October 21, 2009 9:27 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i think the band in general sucks nuts and there should be no pix or cd coming from them at all!!

October 25, 2009 9:28 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with the last comment. Not only does the band suck but they are all ass ugly!

October 25, 2009 9:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

those guys on the last 2 comments have been drinking some of that haterade!

October 25, 2009 9:54 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ettien Lead Singer of Vida Tinta...

First of all I would like to thank the Santa Barbara brotherhood (Luna for the awesome pics, Carlos Peraza for the graphics, and Many) I think you guys are doing a great job. I believe the band Vida Tinta = Nery,Juan, Dario, and Eddie along with all the fans, family, investors, and everyone who gives their time to support the band not the lead singer alone.

For the gentlemen/lady who wishes we were to end our artistic virtue, thank you! It is people like you that inspire Vida Tinta to work longer and harder on our journey!

For the fans, Vida Tinta is a new baby in a very tough industry as you all may know. Word of mouth promotion is the oldest, and the most successful promotion any artist can have. We appreciate what you've done for us!

"Porque la vida no es color de rosa, la vida es tinta...si!"

Sincerely,

Eddie P.

November 12, 2009 5:28 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

que mamon eres eddie P

November 12, 2009 11:16 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pinche puto Eddie...

November 12, 2009 11:51 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

come on guys...lets just support one of the best new bands in the scene. THE NEXT MANA!!!

November 13, 2009 12:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You mean another lame ass band like Los Bukis?

November 13, 2009 1:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hey guys...i met you at the grammy party, just wanted to show some love! Hi Dario : )

November 14, 2009 12:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations guys. Saw you guys in House of Blues. You guys ROCKED! There is no band in L.A like you guys. It's your moment, Take it! For all those critics, Those who can, Do.

November 24, 2009 9:50 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This band can be better with a REAL bass player. I know about music & this guy needs a lot of work. Would like to know how he did the recording because I've seen him play live & he just doesn't have it

December 2, 2009 9:29 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

very well said anonymous

December 9, 2009 10:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i heard that the singer and bass player who play at the live shows are not the ones that recorded the cd.....id like to know who the real band is!

December 18, 2009 7:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

VT 4 LIFE!!!!! Eddie P.

December 29, 2009 12:43 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You guys are dumb...the real singer and bass player. Jajajajajaja!

January 7, 2010 6:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I personally like da drummers picture...maybe cause it's 3:20 in da morning & I'm craving tres tacos de lengua...con todo porfis! LOL Nah, good job with da pictures!

January 28, 2010 3:22 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Too bad that the band started like this. Obviously singer did record because thats his voice on cd.The bass player didn't record but they still cover his ass & then put him on the album! The TRUE "VT" should only be the ones who recorded.

February 28, 2010 8:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

congrats to you guys!!!! saw you guys at the hollywood bowl last night, you rocked!

March 25, 2010 11:42 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This band is all about Dario & Juan! You guys make this band sound & look good! Keep it up guys!!

March 29, 2010 9:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Eddie/Ettien, has been working his ass off since he was a lil' chavito(as they say in Mexico).

So to the "ANONYMOUS"...person, please get a lot of Charmin or baby-wipes, and go ahead and clean your self up from all that toxic-waste that's coming out your dirty toilet/ring bowl, so called mouth of yours. PUTO!!!

from Ano-nimo

July 20, 2010 10:02 PM  

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