Dave says, “I started out studying photography in high school and taking my SLR cameras to concerts when I was around 16. Fast forward to the smartphone age where the phone camera became my preferred choice for taking shots out of my pocket. In late 2022, I decided to step up my game and bought a new mirrorless camera and started shooting music, wildlife, architecture and street photography. I also shoot with older DSLRs and find the connection to playing music and photographing music to be quite different, yet similar…in capturing soulful moments from a new perspective. I’m also lucky to have a number of pro photographer friends who I’ve learned a lot from.
The three photos in this post feature Blues guitarist Mike Wheeler, Bluesman Willie Buck, and Blues Legend Jimmy Burns with Pete Galanis.
The Blues and Jazz Photography of Dave Specter will be on display in the Delmark Gallery from June 3 – Sept. 1
