Case Study - Mick Hutson (Photographer)

In order for me to understand better the genre of music photography, I have decided to look at the work done by leading photographers, who have worked for NME, MOJO, Q, Kerrang, Metal Hammer and Uncut. More specifically, I looked at the work of Andrew Cotterill and Mick Hutson.

Mick Hutson is a leading photographer who has worked for music magazines such as Q and Metal Hammer, and has worked with artists including Plan B, 50 Cent, Metallica and Kings of Leon. His work has covered all areas, from world tours backstage, to inventive photos in studios and on location, and he has taken some of the most memorable images of the past 20 years. 

This photo is a low-level shot of rapper Professor Green, holding back a dog, that looks as though it is trying to attack the photographer. This photo looks like just a casual shot of him, while taking his dog for a walk, and ends up as a very good overall effect.
The background is a gritty-looking urban tunnel, which reminds me of the urban setting that stereotypically appears similar to the background of a rap video.

This photo is a black-and-white shot of the band Metallica walking down the street. This appears as though they are just casually out for a walk, and have just spotted the photographer, and are reacting to this.