Godsmack 10-29-2014

I photographed Sully Erna during a Godsmack concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Live shows like this are always challenging to shoot because the lighting changes every second. I waited for a moment when the stage lights hit him from behind to get a strong silhouette effect. He raised his arms to the crowd, creating a great pose.

This black and white image features Sully Erna looking upward with both arms raised in the air, holding a microphone in his right hand. A single, intense spotlight shines directly down on him from the stage rigging above. The harsh overhead light highlights the details of his arm tattoos and facial features against the dark, hazy background of the arena.