The local legend talks about 55 years of photographing rock and roll.
There’s a smile of contagious joy on the face of Larry Hulst in the homepage photo where he stands before the Red Rocks stage, holding his camera, ready to shoot another summer performance under the stars. Since the ’60s, Hulst has been on the front lines of legendary tours by artists ranging from Bowie, Hendrix, the Stones and Zeppelin to Petty, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Ramones. The list is stunning. His portfolio of photos numbers in the thousands and counting.
Hulst is a serious music lover. He rides the wave of the front row, part of a pulsing and energized audience pulled in by the stage. He prefers not to use filters or alterations. He focuses entirely on the unique emotion of the performer. The result is a stunning live portrait with the feeling of front row awe. We talked with Hulst about his career, the art of capturing sonic energy on film and his passion for immortalizing the imagery of generations of rock and roll. Read More...