John Mayer, Avatar Acoustic, 2005

The way the light falls on his face in this studio shot is so quiet and intimate, it feels like you're eavesdropping on a private moment during the Continuum sessions. The matte finish on the paper keeps it from being too glossy, which suits the mood perfectly. It's been on my wall for a week and I

The black-and-white grain makes it feel like you're right there in the room while he's tracking. I hung it above my desk and the quiet concentration in his face gets me every time I look up. Way better in person than I expected.

The frame is solid and the black-and-white print captures that quiet studio vibe perfectly. It actually arrived faster than I expected, and the packaging kept the edges crisp. Only wish the image was a touch larger for my wall space.