So I’ve decided to start blogging about some of the celebrities I’ve had the opportunity to photograph over the last several years. I won’t be writing about anything negative, only about people I’ve met who I think are decent people despite their celebrity.
I recently had the pleasure of photographing Bucky Covington of American Idol fame. This was a really fun shoot and I can’t disclose any of the details yet, but I can show just one of the images that is a set-up shot before the “real shooting” began.
Living in Nashville has it’s perks as a photographer. I enjoy getting to meet a wide variety of people from all walks of life. I don’t write about all of them, only the occasional few who strike me as slightly different… in a good way. I chose to post this image because you can see it in his eyes – life. Bucky is a genuine cut-up and is just full of life; there’s no other way to put it.
Although I’m not a fan of country music… I do like people who treat others with dignity and respect, something I don’t come across every day in dealing with people who live in the spotlight. I’ve met more than a few celebrities along the way around-whom-the-world-revolves, or so they think. Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Covington; glad to find you’re not one of those people.
More info and photos on the shoot posted here.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Bucky. I have been a huge Bucky supporter since ai. I’ve met with him 22 times over the years. People wonder what my obsession is with him. It’s not am obsession it is about supporting a man who has a heart and doesn’t meet a stranger. He’s real and i love his voice. He also puts on one of the most electric country shows you’ll ever see. Thank you!
Thanks so much for seeing Bucky as the person he really is. I have been a fan for a little over 3 years now……. just because he is a sweet down to earth guy and never gets the recognition he should.
Thank you so much for this!
Thank you for a great Blog about Bucky Covington. He is a genuine star with a big heart to his fans. I love the photo you took of him. That’s the true him…. Just an awesome guy and star.
Thank You for the GREAT blog about Bucky Covington. I’ve been a true fan of his ever since the first time I saw him on American Idol. You’re 100% right about the kind of person he is, he is VERY genuine. I’ve been lucky enough to see him 6 times in concert and get to meet him all those times. I’m a Bucky fan til’ the end!!!!!!
Thank You for the blog about Bucky Covington. I got to see him in concert for the first time June 24, 2010 with my daughter who is a HUGE Bucky crazed fan and my husband. I enjoyed the meet and greet with him, but was sooo baffled when he saw my daughter and smiled and waved to her..to think of all his fans he sees everyday and he saw and remembered her…it was totally awesome, really made our day special. Bucky appears to have a heart of gold and is so genuine. Keep the GREAT music coming!! We look forward to another concert of yours.
Royce: Great shot of Bucky. Can’t wait to see the rest. Thanks for this one. You are so right…Bucky is a super nice young man and a great artist.
I was like you in that I was not a country fan, but that perfect description of Bucky Covington that you saw in his eyes and his treatment to others, just drew me right into him. You are a very perceptive artist. Thank you for your photography and your kind words about Bucky.
Thank you for writing these positive words for our Bucky Covington. I have had the pleasure of meeting him and he truly is a great, down to earth guy. With great respect for everyone he meets. He loves his fans both young, old and takes time with all of us.
Love this picture of Bucky, and it was only the setup shot! Hope we get to see the rest real soon. Bucky is such a charmer. I think that’s part of the reason his fans are so devoted to him. He is a true sweetheart.