GUNS N' ROSES/SIXX: A.M. Guitarist DJ ASHBA: 'I Have Always Been A Visionary'

July 8, 2011

Photographer Bjrn Opsahl of Blender 8 recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES/SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

Blender 8: So what constitutes a good rock shoot?

DJ Ashba: The chemistry between you and the person shooting you. You both have to have the same vision. You have to feel comfortable with your photographer. If the photographer can photograph your soul, he's priceless in my eyes, and Bjrn does just that. He's one of the very few out there that just gets me.

Blender 8: Do you enjoy being directed?

DJ Ashba: I have always been a visionary. I initially will describe exactly why my vision for that shoot is, and then I put all my trust into the photographer to take it too a whole new level.

Blender 8: What do you look for when hiring a photographer?

DJ Ashba: I look at their previous work. I am an artist, you can spot an amazing artist a mile away, same with a great photographer.

Blender 8: How important is a vision and a sole goal in Los Angeles? I take it this would count as much for a photographer, as a musician?

DJ Ashba: It's everything. I love creating visions, setting high goals and achieving them. It's kinda fun doing the impossible.

Blender 8: Your bandmate (Nikki Sixx) has become a skilled photographer. Are you getting used to having the camera around, even in the most private backstage settings?

DJ Ashba: I've had cameras around me my whole life it seems. Ha! It's something you get used to quickly in this industry, just part of the gig I suppose.

Blender 8: Is there a profound connection between music and photography?

DJ Ashba: They're both a form of art and expression.

Read the entire interview at Blender 8.

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