REM, Athens, Georgia, 1989

The candid, communal vibe of the shot is exactly what I was hoping for—you can almost feel the band hanging out in Athens before they blew up. The black-and-white grain gives it that raw late-80s texture, and the print quality really makes the details pop.

The black-and-white treatment really captures that raw, late-80s Athens vibe, and the candid framing makes it feel like you’re just hanging out with the band. It’s a perfect focal point in my living room, and I keep noticing new details in the background every time I walk past it.