Yamaha: All Access magazine, recently released their Summer 2010 issue featuring several photos of singer/songwriter, Diane Birch – taken by local photographer, Brett Winter Lemon. The editorial team, located in New Orleans, spent 2 days in the Star City preparing and scouting for the shoot which included photos for the magazine and a video element for their website.
“Yamaha: All Access was familiar with my work – so they selected Roanoke as their shoot location,” says Lemon. “It is an honor to bring the cool cultural vibe of my hometown into the national spotlight.”
Looking for an edgy contrast to the sleek black Yamaha piano, Lemon selected the raw interior of The Patrick Henry building located on Jefferson Street in downtown. The 1925 building is currently undergoing a complete renovation as part of a broad downtown revitalization effort.
“As a cornerstone of our city’s history and a symbol of its rejuvenation, it just seemed like the perfect spot,” says Lemon.
As part of this revitalization, Roanoke has developed a reputation as Virginia’s Music City – offering strong educational programming and spectacular live musical experiences. Diane Birch is a rapidly rising star (sponsored by Yamaha Pianos) and was fresh off her appearance on such shows as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Late Show with David Letterman. After the photo shoot, she performed to a packed house at Kirk Avenue Music Hall in downtown.
Additionally, The Knot.com named Brett Winter Lemon as one of Virginia’s best wedding photographers in their “2010 Best of Weddings” issue.
“I was particularly proud of this honor because the ranking comes from actual brides and wedding planners,” said Brett. “It’s gratifying to know I have helped to capture and preserve this important moment in their lives.”
Photography by Brett Winter Lemon can be viewed at www.brettwinterlemon.com