Vision Quest...

December 19, 2006
Well, last week I did a photo shoot for an up and rocking Orlando based band named Vision Quest.
I first heard of them at the Rock for Hunger Benefit Concert at UCF that I documented. (Their manager, Chris contacted me to photograph the event.)
The members of Vision Quest liked my work and commissioned me to photograph them for their new promo packs. I was honored to do so.
We met, talked about their ideas and needs for the images. I quickly learned that these guys were not an ordinary Orlando band. They are hungry, professional, and have an image that is not standard. This, in this day and age is a must!
The band consists of three brothers on the instruments and a front vocalist with an attitude that is needed in the front lines of a band.
We started photographing early in the morning in downtown Orlando. My wife helped with the posing, and creative ideas for these very entertaining bunch of musicians. There was a lot of laughter on the set. The "line of the day" was..."It looks like you have Buckwheat in a head lock..." I still giggle just thinking about it. We had an absolute blast.
Vision Quest... go out and see these guys. The CD is fantastic, well produced, well recorded, and has not disappointed me. It's still in my CD player in the car. Their show is energetic at the very least. You WILL leave exhausted.
Best wishes and Happy Holidays to everyone out there...
Michael van Gelder
Photographer

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