Poison, Bret Michaels, 1993

The way Lynn Goldsmith captures Bret’s raw energy here is unreal—you can feel the era in his expression. It’s a striking piece that’s already the focal point of my living room.

The lighting in this 1993 portrait is what sold me—it’s got that raw, gritty energy that feels like you’re backstage at a Poison show. Lynn Goldsmith really captured the attitude without making it feel posed. It’s already the centerpiece of my music room wall.

The shot captures Bret exactly how I remember him from that era—raw and full of attitude, and the print quality really brings out the texture in his hair and the shadows on his face. Lynn Goldsmith's eye for intimate detail is on full display here, and it's already the centerpiece of my music room.