The Dictators, CBGB, NYC, 1976

The grain and shadow detail in this 1976 CBGB shot are raw in a way that digital usually flattens, and the archival print keeps that grit intact. It’s the kind of photograph that makes you feel like you’re standing in the sweat of the room.

The grain and contrast in this 1976 CBGB shot are perfect—you can practically feel the sweat in the air. It’s printed on archival paper that’s got a nice weight to it, and the framing captures the band’s raw energy exactly how I hoped it would.

The texture of the archival print gives that 1976 CBGB grime just the right grit—you can almost smell the sweat and spilled beer. It's hanging in my office now, and every time I glance over, I catch myself staring at the drum kit's chaos for another minute. Perfect slice of punk history.