Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Taylor Hicks' Pix



Remember this Taylor Hicks interview?

Q. What was the first thing you splurged on after you got your deal?

Taylor: I bought a camera -- a Cannon EOS 30. It's a really nice camera. I wanted to document all that's going on, and I got to with this camera.



This stuck in my head because I have an affinity for photography, though I've never had the time to learn how to do it right. Still, I fumble along with my inexpensive digital camera, documenting every little thing that lands within my line of vision.

Way back when GC was still up and running, I left a comment to the effect that someday Taylor should put some of his photos together in a book for his fans to buy. Immediately after hitting "submit," I felt like an idiot. Oh, not because of that particular comment. I always felt like an idiot immediately after voicing an opinion at Gray Charles. (ha)

Anyhoo, somewhere along the way I came across this book of photos published by Rob Morrow when he was doing "Northern Exposure." It's full of behind-the-scenes shots from the show. I appreciate some of the images visually, but mostly I found it to be just plain fun.


I'd love to see Taylor Hicks put a book together like this. If he were legally able to include American Idol photos (especially from the tour), there would be a big market for it. Dont'cha think?

Maybe he's saving his personal photos for another autobiography? He wouldn't have to depend on expensive help from a Rolling Stones journalist this time. There are many talented writers within his fan base who could offer help. (*ahem*)


Taylor Hicks hiding behind the orchestra, trying to get a photo of Jerry Lee Lewis.

7 comments:

  1. Somewhere I think I remember reading that Tay WAS planning to put together a photo book. don't know if he still is but yeah, that would be really cool! I know I would buy it.

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  2. Lubiana, I remember reading the same thing, he was going to put together a photo book of his adventures.

    Caryl, Love it, hint, hint. We got to get this info to Taylor somehow, you would do a great job with your captions and just overall great writing skills!!


    JI

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  3. I don't remember hearing that anywhere. I hope he does it, it would cool to look through.

    JI, you flatter me! But even if it wasn't me, there are some really good writers in this fanbase.

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  4. Love the idea of a photo book by Taylor. I would buy it for sure!! I also think Caryl would be great at the narrative.

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  5. Great idea! He must have a ton that have not been made public. I would love to see such a book. BTW I found a few on an old MS page "Little Memphis" yesterday. Ya'll have probalby already seen them but I had not. There are also some on Clay Connor's MS page. (It appears I can't put links in here.)

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  6. I'd buy the book. I wonder if he lugs that camera around much anymore?

    SegerHicks

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  7. Obviously not because it looks like Clay's photos (of Taylor and others) are taken with a cell phone. ;)

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