Shane McCauley started taking pictures when he was 7 years old
and has been photographing the music world since he was a
teenager, when he promoted punk shows on his radio show at the
local college station. He has published several books to date; he has
traveled the globe photographing, filming, and writing for travel
blogs and music projects; and he shot the subjects for "The Leading
Men" feature (page 90).
What sparked your interest in photography? In 10th grade the
girl I had a crush on persuaded me to join the photography club
with her. I remember being in the darkroom and having an image
come up in the developer, and that was where I got hooked. What
are your sources of inspiration? Music, films, and traveling. New
places always help me try to find the romantic aspects of everything
I experience.
In what environments do you most prefer to
shoot? I like the challenge of being given any location and finding
what works inside it. I always love beaches and forests, but who
doesn't? What's the key to putting your subjects at ease? I start
by asking my subjects some questions to see what they react to and
how, and then try to get natural expression out of them. Describe
your dream photo shoot. I would love to do a road trip through
America, like Robert Frank, and just do a modern snapshot of
where we live now the way he did in the '50s. What resonated
with you about shooting the men in this Austin Way feature? I
love Austin for its charm and character.
Shane Mccauley
photographer
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