(if you haven’t already) MEET JUSTIN TOITO
I have worked with many singers and musicians over the years. When i found out that Justin was coming by the studio i thought, ok cool. He’s got a great look and he’s being mentored by the great Mike Goldfarb of Talent Nation so he must be pretty good.
Fast-forward to the day of the shoot, we knock out a couple of amazing portraits to start the day, including the B&W you see just below. By that point i’m thinking. ok, maybe better then “good” as things are off to a smooth start! During the 3rd or 4th shot, I asked Justin to simply sit on a bench in the middle of the studio with his guitar and sing a few tunes...HOLY SH*T!! Good?? This guy is amazing. He was about 2/3's of the way through a song before I realized that I hadn't taken a single shot. I'm just sitting there on an apple box listening. fantastic.
So the word on the street is that since this shoot took place, Justin has been flown out to L.A. to write and record an E.P. with the producer Brian Howes. I wouldn’t expect any less from this guy. Really looking forward to seeing what 2015 will bring to Justin.
Cheers.