Artists Wanted

The advancements in creative technology have spawned a younger, savvier generation of digitally driven filmmakers, musicians and photographers eager to create. So, what does this mean for art? The access and ability to create art has never been easier; it’s no longer reserved for the professionally trained; it’s readily available to anyone who feels inspired to do so.

International rock photographer, Christopher Durst, is currently filming a feature length documentary that examines the meaning and relative importance of art in today’s technologically advanced society where everyone has the access and ability to create. The film explores the depths of these concepts while actually chronicling the spiritual and artistic journey of, Christopher Durst.

This inspirational documentary reveals intimate details of Christopher’s personal life and career including the development of his first biographical book, behind-the-scene moments from his network television show, and the increasingly strained relationship with his family due to his unwavering desire to broaden his artistic body of work.

The film also features commentary and in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures in film, music and photography regarding the advancements in creative technology and its overall artistic impact on their respective industries.

Christopher Durst

Movie Premier & After Party Passes
The creators of the film are currently offering a variety of fan packages and promotional items including after party passes, movie posters, t-shirts, photography books, prints, movie tickets, the film’s soundtrack and more. They have also set up private dinners and movie screenings with cast & crew.

To learn more about the documentary and how you can receive all access movie premier passes and after party passes, please visit ‘Into the Light‘.

Who is Christopher Durst?
Christopher is an internationally published rock n’ roll photographer that specializes in live performance photography, tour & set documentary, event coverage and high-impact media imagery for musicians and entertainers. His unique and distinctive style has afforded him the opportunity to photograph some of the industry’s most recognized names.

Aside from his professional life, Christopher is a devoted husband and father of two little girls. His career is guided by his love for film, music and photography yet driven by the overwhelming desire to provide security and stability for his family. He is widely known for his humility, integrity and charismatic personality.

To learn more about Christopher Durst please visit www.christopherdurst.com.

The Viability of this Project
There are so many reasons why this project is viable. For starters, Christopher Durst is one of the most respected and uniquely talented photographers in his field. If that isn’t enough, consider the fact that he’s currently in pre-production for a major network television show produced by two of the biggest EP’s in Hollywood.

Furthermore, Christopher is also in the process of writing his first biographical book which currently has multiple publishing offers. But most importantly, Christopher has strong professional ties to a variety of creative outlets including major film studios, television networks, and online distribution. If this isn’t viable, we don’t know what is!

Support this Project
The creators of the film have created a variety of incentive packages for those interested in supporting the project. The best way to support this project is by choosing the pledge package that most appeals to you. You’ll feel great about your generous contribution and the incentives you receive in return!

Follow the Development of this Project
You can actually follow the entire experience and overall development of this project. The film’s website will feature a password secured area that provides supporters with an exclusive insiders peek of the current progress and the exciting things that are happening. Supporters will have access to behind-the-scenes video diaries of cast & crew, still photography of the overall experiences and travels, and a newsletter subscription for even more detailed updates.

Film Locations
Some of the cities chosen for production by the film’s creators are Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and London. One of the most interesting aspects of this film is the opportunity for supporters to join cast & crew on set during the actual making of the movie; This has been coined, ‘The Ultimate Film Experience’.

Celebrity Music Photographer Featured in New Documentary

Celebrity music photographer, Christopher Durst, is currently filming a feature length documentary that examines the meaning and relative importance of art in today’s technologically advanced society where everyone has the access and ability to create. The film explores the depths of these concepts while actually chronicling the spiritual and artistic journey of, Christopher Durst.

This inspirational documentary reveals intimate details of Christopher’s personal life and career including the development of his first biographical book, behind-the-scene moments from his network television show, and the increasingly strained relationship with his family due to his unwavering desire to broaden his artistic body of work.

The film also features commentary and in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures in film, music and photography regarding the advancements in creative technology and its overall artistic impact on their respective industries.

Christopher Durst

Movie Premier & After Party Passes
The creators of the film are currently offering a variety of fan packages and promotional items including after party passes, movie posters, t-shirts, photography books, prints, movie tickets, the film’s soundtrack and more. They have also set up private dinners and movie screenings with cast & crew.

To learn more about the documentary and how you can receive all access movie premier passes and after party passes, please visit ‘Into the Light‘.

Who is Christopher Durst?
Christopher is an internationally published rock n’ roll photographer that specializes in live performance photography, tour & set documentary, event coverage and high-impact media imagery for musicians and entertainers. His unique and distinctive style has afforded him the opportunity to photograph some of the industry’s most recognized names.

Aside from his professional life, Christopher is a devoted husband and father of two little girls. His career is guided by his love for film, music and photography yet driven by the overwhelming desire to provide security and stability for his family. He is widely known for his humility, integrity and charismatic personality.

To learn more about Christopher Durst please visit www.christopherdurst.com.

The Viability of this Project
There are so many reasons why this project is viable. For starters, Christopher Durst is one of the most respected and uniquely talented photographers in his field. If that isn’t enough, consider the fact that he’s currently in pre-production for a major network television show produced by two of the biggest EP’s in Hollywood.

Furthermore, Christopher is also in the process of writing his first biographical book which currently has multiple publishing offers. But most importantly, Christopher has strong professional ties to a variety of creative outlets including major film studios, television networks, and online distribution. If this isn’t viable, we don’t know what is!

Support this Project
The creators of the film have created a variety of incentive packages for those interested in supporting the project. The best way to support this project is by choosing the pledge package that most appeals to you. You’ll feel great about your generous contribution and the incentives you receive in return!

Follow the Development of this Project
You can actually follow the entire experience and overall development of this project. The film’s website will feature a password secured area that provides supporters with an exclusive insiders peek of the current progress and the exciting things that are happening. Supporters will have access to behind-the-scenes video diaries of cast & crew, still photography of the overall experiences and travels, and a newsletter subscription for even more detailed updates.

Film Locations
Some of the cities chosen for production by the film’s creators are Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and London. One of the most interesting aspects of this film is the opportunity for supporters to join cast & crew on set during the actual making of the movie; This has been coined, ‘The Ultimate Film Experience’.

Rock N’ Roll Photographer Featured in New Documentary

Rock N’ Roll photographer, Christopher Durst, is currently filming a feature length documentary that examines the meaning and relative importance of art in today’s technologically advanced society where everyone has the access and ability to create. The film explores the depths of these concepts while chronicling his spiritual and artistic journey.

This inspirational documentary reveals intimate details of Christopher’s personal life and career including the development of his first biographical book, behind-the-scenes moments from his network television show, and the increasingly strained relationship with his family due to his unwavering desire to broaden his artistic body of work.

The film also features commentary and in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures in film, music and photography regarding the advancements in creative technology and its overall artistic impact on their respective industries.

Christopher Durst

Movie Premier & After Party Passes
The creators of the film are currently offering a variety of fan packages and promotional items including after party passes, movie posters, t-shirts, photography books, prints, movie tickets, the film’s soundtrack and more. They have also set up private dinners and movie screenings with cast & crew.

To learn more about the documentary and how you can receive all access movie premier passes and after party passes, please visit ‘Into the Light‘.

Who is Christopher Durst?
Christopher is an internationally published rock n’ roll photographer that specializes in live performance photography, tour & set documentary, event coverage and high-impact media imagery for musicians and entertainers. His unique and distinctive style has afforded him the opportunity to photograph some of the industry’s most recognized names.

Aside from his professional life, Christopher is a devoted husband and father of two little girls. His career is guided by his love for film, music and photography yet driven by the overwhelming desire to provide security and stability for his family. He is widely known for his humility, integrity and charismatic personality.

To learn more about Christopher Durst please visit www.christopherdurst.com.

The Viability of this Project
There are so many reasons why this project is viable. For starters, Christopher Durst is one of the most respected and uniquely talented photographers in his field. If that isn’t enough, consider the fact that he’s currently in pre-production for a major network television show produced by two of the biggest EP’s in Hollywood.

Furthermore, Christopher is also in the process of writing his first biographical book which currently has multiple publishing offers. But most importantly, Christopher has strong professional ties to a variety of creative outlets including major film studios, television networks, and online distribution. If this isn’t viable, we don’t know what is!

Support this Project
The creators of the film have created a variety of incentive packages for those interested in supporting the project. The best way to support this project is by choosing the pledge package that most appeals to you. You’ll feel great about your generous contribution and the incentives you receive in return!

Follow the Development of this Project
You can actually follow the entire experience and overall development of this project. The film’s website will feature a password secured area that provides supporters with an exclusive insiders peek of the current progress and the exciting things that are happening. Supporters will have access to behind-the-scenes video diaries of cast & crew, still photography of the overall experiences and travels, and a newsletter subscription for even more detailed updates.

Film Locations
Some of the cities chosen for production by the film’s creators are Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and London. One of the most interesting aspects of this film is the opportunity for supporters to join cast & crew on set during the actual making of the movie; This has been coined, ‘The Ultimate Film Experience’.

Pistol Annies: “Hell on Heels” Album Review

Pistol Annies
(Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley)

Trailer parks, heartaches, addiction, babies, coon dogs, rambling women and family feuds; throw all of these ingredients into a blender, hit the highest speed, and you get Pistol Annies debut Album “Hell on Heels”. This album is packed with 10 tracks of bare boned, straight from the heart, emotion and drama; it absolutely leaves you in anticipation for the next album.

The traditional country sound of Pistol Annies is music to the ears, sending you back to the days when grandma used to babysit, a time when the sounds of Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, and the show, ‘Hee Haw’, resonated through the house.

Pistol Annies

“Hell on Heels” opens the album with a great sense of attitude and drama; vocally introducing Pistol Annies members, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley. While “Lemon Drop” offers a positive outlook to a life outside of the trailer park, “Beige” reels you back down with a wedding due to unplanned pregnancy and how a daughter brings shame to the family according the lyrics “the bride shouldn’t be 4 months and 3 weeks.” Can you say Bible Belt? Opps!

“Bad Example” is a fun, in your face song to all the so-called good girls who cross their legs and raise their pinkies while drinking tea, eating crumpets and discuss how much money their man makes a year. “Somebody had to set a bad example, teach all the prim and proper’s what not to do.” When a woman has a rebellious edge to her; it makes conversations more interesting more often than not.

“I’ve been thinking about going off the deep end…” from “House Wife’s Prayer” and “She’s only been in the ground a day or two…” from “Family Feud” are definitely the darker or more depressing songs off of the album. However it wouldn’t be country album though if someone didn’t die, think about dying or talk about their mama.

Pistol Annies

On the flip side of mama, the Pistol Annies have the husband bashing “The Hunters Wife” and “Trailer for Rent.” If you have a man in your life that likes to hunt or fish you will find humor in “The Hunter’s Wife” but you probably won’t be eating “squirrel gravy” or “coon stew” -gross! This song would be great in a Redneck Sporting Goods commercial.

“Taking Pills” is a lyrical story of 3 honest women’s life on-the-road run down from having an addiction, to eating at trucks stops, and trying to put gas in the van to get to the next gig to pay bills. It’s definitely a fun, upbeat track that will stick in your head for a while.

“Boys from the South” is the only track on the album to fall in the love song category. It’s written with the idea of finding a lover or at least day dreaming about one. “Maybe he’s in Georgia, starin’ at the stars, maybe Tennessee pickin’ on a guitar right now. There’s something ‘bout a boy from the south.”

With the album’s traditional country sound, both vocally and musically; Pistol Annies take us back in time to the early 1960’s and 1970’s and reminds us of the greats like Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. One can only hope that their sophomore album produces the same results.

Album Review by Kimberly Thomas

Nashville Music Scene

The Nashville music scene is rich with country music history. From the iconic musicians that live and play there, to the historic venues that helped shape their careers, Nashville, TN is undisputedly the country music capitol of the world. The city’s incredible legacy continues to raise the bar for aspiring artist looking to fill the shoes of some of country music’s most successful artists.

With the recent explosion of pop influenced, mainstream country music from artist like Taylor Swift and Darius Rucker, Nashville has found itself with more of a spotlight on it than ever before. The streets are lined with live music venues featuring the sounds of young, eager talent and an influx of tourists from around the world seeking to experience this electric time.

The Nashville music scene, and the local industry driving it, have created a much more polished and seasoned breed of talent. With so many industry resources and professional training available to artists, it’s no coincidence that Nashville is known for producing some of the industry’s most successful and recognized names in entertainment.

As Nashville frolics through this magical time in country music one thing remains certain; the incredible music scene Nashville has developed is, and will always be, one of the most influential cities in all of music.

Music Scene in Nashville

Nashville Music Photographer, Photography and Photos

Nashville, TN – Music Photographer, Photography and Photos

PRESS RELEASE:
Christopher Durst is finalizing plans for his U.S. photography tour scheduled to launch November 2011 with dates extending through February 2012. Nashville, Tennessee has now been confirmed as a destination on the tour. Please read below for additional information…

Christopher is an internationally published music photographer that specializes in live performance photography, tour & set documentary, event coverage and high-impact media imagery. His unique and distinctive style has afforded him the opportunity to photograph some of the industry’s most recognized names including Willie Nelson, Jason Aldean, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jane’s Addiction and Social Distortion.

Session Details:
9am-1pm / 2pm-6pm
4 Hours Total
Up to 2 Site Locations
Up to 6 Looks
Imagery Type (color / b&w)
Optional Licensing (6, 12, 18 & 24)
Package Costing ($1000, $2250, $3500 & $5500)
Multiple Session Incentives
8 Total Sessions Per City

Available Services:
Hair & Make up
Wardrobe Stylist
Location Management
Production Management
Video Documentation

Scheduling:
For additional information or to schedule a shoot please contact Christopher Durst directly by calling 512-626-3549 or by visiting his website at www.christopherdurst.com.

Nashville, TN – Music Photography, Photographer and Photos

Jason Aldean by Christopher Durst