nick elliott rock art photographer officialU.K. Tour Designs In US…
Posted on January 15, 2022
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“ I’m really pleased to be part of this association with this brand-new company. The quality of the shirts are second to none. Custom Clothing will be producing all the tour apparel before and during the tour.
Nick Elliott Rock Art Photgrapher
Suffolk Norfolk Luxury Lifestyle…
Posted on January 13, 2022
John Kerrison, Photojournalist with the luxury lifestyle “Suffolk Norfolk life” magazine, recently interviewed Nick at the wonderful location of the Norfolk Broads.
Nick discussed his latest exploits and up-and-coming projects for 2022. The fabulous three page, in-depth interview features in the December 2021 issue of Suffolk Norfolk life, and essential print publication for all things occurring in East Anglia. The magazine includes places to visit, famous local faces, food and drink.
The monthly magazine is packed full of features about everything that makes Suffolk and Norfolk so special.
Visit: http://www.newsstand.co.uk or local Newsagents to purchase your copy.“it’s always good to hook up with my dear friend John. I’m so pleased with the feature absolutely wonderful. Thank you John Kerrison again it was good to see you.
Nick Elliott Rock Art Photographer
Q & A. PART 12…
Posted on October 31, 2021
Q1. What is the one thing that you know now that you wished you knew when you were 20 years old? (Jason D. Essex UK)
A1. It’s not wrong to be different and be your true self. (Nick Elliott)
Q2. How do you improve your photography over the years? (B Angus Lincoln UK)
A2. My photography has improved because I no longer care, because caring means conforming and I have never conformed creativity to anything in my life. (Nick Elliott)
Q3. What does producing your images mean to you? Great fan of your work. I’m looking forward to seeing your Dark Art. (D Ellis London UK)
A3. The importance of my work to me, is immeasurable really. Each image is an expression of emotions, feelings, attitudes and moods. It’s an addiction rather than a want, to produce art, and when I can’t it makes me restless. ( Nick Elliott)
Q4. What type of cameras and lenses do you use? (JD Barker Norfolk.UK.)
A4. I’ve always used a combination of Canon, Roliflex and Mamyia cameras. My lenses are Canon EF. (Nick Elliott)
Q5. Can you tell me what tools you use to post produce and edit your images? What makes you realise you have a great image? (H Graeme. Hindleveston. UK)
A5. I edit through Photoshop. I always do 2 edits, first one to chop out the shit and the second to narrow it down tighter to see if the image will work as I initially saw it. When I see the shot I normally see it in black-and-white, not all images work in colour and vice versa. The image is about a statement and style and that interpretation can get lost if not post produced correctly. It’s about a deeper understanding of shadows, light, subjects, angles and individual style.
“Although Photoshop is the tool I use to edit and post produce my images, my eyes and sense of connection with my art and surroundings, delivers the message I want to convey”. (Nick Elliott)
Thank you for all your questions. Nick loves to answer them. If you have a question for Nick please send it to benicebond@icloud.com
UN TRATTAMENTO ITALIANO
Posted on October 31, 2021
(AN ITALIAN TREAT)
Nick‘s growing Italian fan base are in for a treat next year.
Raffy Clementi heads the Nick Elliott Italian page, she helps organise opportunities within the European fine art market, liaises with Italian businesses for sponsorships and negotiates TV and radio interviews, for Nick and elliottstudios. Raffy continues to make the Italian page a resounding success with an ever increasing Nick Elliott fan base and recognition from main stream musicians and rock bands.
Raffy has organised European sales of Nick’s fine art images, interpreting negotiations between Italian clients and elliottstudios.
After discussions at elliottstudios it has been decided that ‘The Story So Far’, Nick’s documentary charting his career and life should be released in Italy, fully translated with Italian subtitles.
This allows ‘The Story So Far’ documentary, produced by award-winning director Andy Blithe of Aturn Films to reach a wider audience across Europe.
“I’m so pleased about the growth of my Italian following and the interest in my art. Italy has always been a country that appreciates art, fashion and style”. (Nick elliott)
NATTERING AND CHATTERING…
Posted on October 31, 2021
Nick has had several interview invites recently, for dissemination in various local magazines and online news publications.
The Norfolk Broads was the most delightful of locations for an interview with John Kerrison, during a warm sunny day at the waters edge. Nick discussed in great depth his latest projects and recent negotiations for his continued workload at elliottstudios. Nick revealed his future plans for the rebranding of elliottstudios, and the complex process of producing and printing his three new publications containing archived unseen images, one of the publications will accompany his USA and UK tours.
Nick also talked about his exciting new experiences of organising his UK and USA tours, the venues that have been sourced and that have accepted his show, the tours content that sees Nick appearing before an audience to discuss his unique life within the rock industry, his personal life, his childhood, his iconic rock images and his reasoning behind his photographic diversity towards his recent dark art images.
Nick also described his experience of lockdown and how his personal revaluation kept elliottstudios financially viable during one of the most difficult times for self-employed creatives.
Additional interviews between Nick, and Lynn News freelance journalist and photographer Jon Seymour have also been completed. All interviews will be published in Norfolk and Suffolk Magazine, Suffolk Magazine, Lynn News, and King’s Lynn Online during December. Look out for these exclusive interviews to gain a comprehensive insight to Nick Elliott
“Really pleased to be asked to do these interviews. I love Norfolk and Suffolk lifestyle magazines, it’s a very nice publication”. (Nick Elliott)
U.K. TO USA AND BACK AGAIN…
Posted on October 31, 2021
Nick has been busy filming several show reels to accompany his USA and UK tours as promotional material. The reels will be distributed to potential booking agents and additional dates added to the current USA and UK tour dates.
Due to the current pandemic issues, Nick’s tours have been temporarily rescheduled for 2022, however these restrictions have been advantageous to add additional tour dates and venues.
Nick‘s tour managers, Brenda Cline (USA) and Lee Williams (UK) continue to work closely with Nick in preparation for next year. The shows content will include an audience with Nick Elliott, where Nick recounts his life and career as a rock art photographer, anecdotes, personal stories, and backstage secrets, followed by an opportunity to ask questions, a meet and greet, and special appearances.
The Tours will also include an exhibition of specifically selected unseen rock art images and copies of Nick’s new rock art book, personally signed by the man himself.
“I’m looking forward to getting the tours off the ground We have restructured the shows and added material to make it a totally exceptional and personal experience for the audience.” (Nick Elliott)
Q & A PART 11…
Posted on October 30, 2021
Q1. Who do you create your art for, yourself or the buyers market? (M. Padilla. Rome)
A1. I always create my art for myself. There are boxes for me to tick of statements, expression and attitudes that are personal to me. It’s important that I shoot what I need to, in order to feel fulfilled creatively. (Nick Elliott)
Q2. Your new series ‘2 go mad in Norfolk’ looks really good fun. When will it be available to view? (J. Glover. UK)
A2. We are hoping that it will be sometime around spring 2022. The correlation of the shows is presently in edit. If you would like to keep updated with the shows go to nickelliott.info for more details and release dates. (Nick Elliott)
Q3. How often do you workout? In your photos you look pretty fit. (J. Hale. UK)
A3. Depends when she’s in the mood!!! (Nick Elliott)
Q4. What question do you always hate to answer but get asked the most? Big fan of your work, by the way. Are you single? (Kathy Shaw. Florida )
A4. Hi Kathy, the question that I hate the most is ‘What equipment do you use?’ As I’ve said before you can use any camera and still create pieces of art. Thank you for liking my work I appreciate your support. No I’m not single , very much spoken for. (Nick Elliott)
Q5. What’s the strangest thing about you and how do you hide it, if you do? (B. Gutierrez. Italy)
A5. I suffer from OCD and yes I do work hard to keep it under wraps. (Nick Elliott)
If you have a question that you would like Nick to answer please send it to benicebond@icloud.com
SHOP TILL YOU DROP…
Posted on October 30, 2021
Nick’s online shop has had a restyle just lately and it’s well worth a visit.
Some of Nick‘s new photographic collections have been added to make it even more exciting than before at nickelliott.shop. New images have been added to Nick’s portfolio site at nickelliott.photography including his new Bio and current project list, so you can always read what Nick is up to.
Why not take a visit to the online shop and treat the Rock ‘n’ Roll Art lover in your life, or yourself to some of Nick’s stunning Photographic fine art, or peruse the apparel range for something unique to wear this Christmas.
Don’t forget that Nick also for supplies to Rock Photographers Collective where a bespoke range of Nick’s images can be purchased, and high quality printed apparel.
Consider investing in some of Nick’s limited edition and original fine art images that have proven to be a worthwhile financial investment.
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN…
Posted on October 30, 2021
Earl Slick is back in the UK for his current tour and he is meeting up with Nick for a much-needed catch up in Norwich and London during his new album signing.
Nick has been missing his good friend Earl who returned to the USA between UK Covid lockdowns during 2020, after a brief spell of teaming up with Glenn Matlock to produce several musical lockdown videos together.
Nick is looking forward to spending some quality time with Earl. The pair have known each other for six years and have completed several projects together during that time. Nick’s pictorial documentary of Slick’s career depicted in candid on stage and offstage images, took four years to complete and will soon be released in a fine art publication. Nick is now discussing further projects with Slick and how they can continue to work together.
“It’s been fantastic to work with Slick over the years. He is one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever met. It’s a great honour to experience his friendship.” (Nick Elliott)
Slick will also be featured in Nick’s feature film documentary of his life story ‘The Story So Far’ discussing their working and friendship exploits.
ALBUM LAUNCH WITH DEAD REYNOLDS…
Posted on October 29, 2021
Nick and members of the elliottstudios team attended the much anticipated Dead Reynolds album launch party, held in the Victorian Ballroom at The Dukes Head Hotel, Kings Lynn. Hosted by Special guest Alex Baker of Kerrang Radio, the launch was a total success. ‘Breathe With Strangers’, the latest offering from Dead Reynolds, is an utter masterpiece, musically interpreting the frustrations of a global pandemic and national lockdown.
The album continues to rack up thousands of hits on Spotify and iTunes. The Dead Reynolds rocked the packed venue with all the tracks from the new album. Nick and the team had a chance to catch up with the band after the set to discuss further projects and congratulate them on a fabulous new album. Nick accompanied the band back in July to the VW White Noise festival and the Pen festival, to continue their pictorial documentary series.
Nick has recently been reccing several places of interest to complete a commission project with the band. Shooting starts within the next few weeks and the finished images will be used for promotional material by the band.
“I was really pleased to be invited to the album launch, I was looking forward to hearing the content of the album and their performance of the whole album in its entirety. I know the guys have worked really hard on it.” (Nick Elliott)
Iron Maiden Feature Film…
Posted on October 29, 2021
Nick was delighted to be contacted by NBA film agency for a lead role starring in a feature film chronicling the life of heavyweight rock icon Bruce Dickinson, front man of Iron Maiden. Nick got tooled up in costume with a bass guitar to play Iron Maiden‘s bassist Steve Harris in this feature length film directed by Ian Dray.
Dray has previously directed several Harry Potter films and Captain Corellis mandolin starring Nicolas Cage.
Filming took place at RAF Coltishall, where several purpose-built film sets were erected.
The film is set for cinematic release later next year. Keep watching nickelliott.info for updates
“When I was Planet Rock‘s official photographer I worked with Iron Maiden so it was really special to be involved in this production about Bruce‘s life.” ( Nick Elliott)
READ ALL ABOUT IT
Posted on July 17, 2021
John Kerrison, a freelance photojournalist for Norfolk Magazine and Norfolk and Suffolk Magazine publications , caught up with our favourite rock art photographer Nick Elliott, at Brundall Bay Marina for a swashbuckling interview onboard Norfolk’s almost famous Penthouse 2 boat.
John has interviewed Nick several times previously for the Norfolk publications, however there was still much to talk about with all Nick’s new and upcoming projects.
Further information will be released shortly regarding the dates of publication so you can read all about it.
“Great to see my dear friend again. John is very good at what he does, so I know it will be a mean interview.” Nick Elliott.