Music Photography for Touring & Independent Artists Across the Southeast

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Based in Asheville and available throughout the Southeast in the following areas: Asheville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Greenville, Charleston, Wilmington, Nashville, Knoxville, Columbia, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Athens.

musicians Dr Dog pose blindfolded outside the Grey Eagle Music Hall for promotional portrait by Asheville NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Portrait of bluegrass guitar picking star Billy Strings photographed at the Grey Eagle Music Hall by Asheville North Carolina music photographer Sandlin Gaither
portrait of rock guitarist J Mascis photographed  at the Grey Eagle Music Hall by Asheville NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither

I photograph musicians throughout the Southeast with an emphasis on authentic promotional imagery built for today’s music industry — from album campaigns and press shots to fast-turnaround tour content.

members of the musical group Marchfourth pose candidly with horns for portrait by Asheville NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Hip hop legend Kurtis blow poses for portrait by Asheville, NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither at the Grey Eagle Music Hall
indie rock band PInk Beds portrait photographed by Asheville, NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Portrait of musician Ty Segall and the band Fuzz at the Grey Eagle Music Hall in Asheville, NC, photographed by music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Indie musician Ben Bridwell, singer of rock group Band of Horses poses for portrait over pool table with smoke rings at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, photographed by North Carolina music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Country Outlaw legend Billy Joe Shaver poses for portrait by Asheville, NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither at the Grey Eagle Music Hall
soul singer Charles Bradley photographed by Asheville, NC music photographer Sandlin Gaither
portrait of Americana singer songwriter and guitarist Gracie Lane, photographed in studio by Asheville music pohtographer Sandlin Gaither
funk music legend George Clinton photographed live in concert at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC by music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Americana Country singer songwriter musician Margo Price photographed with guitar on couch at the Grey Eagle Music Hall in Asheville, NC by music photographer Sandlin Gaither
self portrait of Asheville music and portrait photographer Sandlin Gaither

Promotional sessions start at $900 and include:


  • planning consultation
  • location guidance
  • professional editing
  • high-resolution delivery
  • social/press-ready exports


Custom quotes available for touring artists, multi-location shoots, editorial projects, and label campaigns.

I've photographed thousands of musicians, entertainers, and private clientele during my twenty years behind the lens, and my images have appeared in dozens of publications, album covers, books, juried art shows and on The Grammy Awards.


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Cordovas music band photographed by Asheville NC photographer Sandlin Gaither
musician poses with synthesizer for portrait by Asheville North Carolina based music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers photographed  for their album cover
Bonfire singer live in concert at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC, photographed by music photographer Sandlin Gaither
bass player photographed for studio portrait by Asheville music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Americana soul singer Valerie June poses for portrait at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina photographed by music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes photographed live in concert at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC by music photographer Sandlin Gaither
Studio portrait of Mike Savino Tall Tall Trees banjo player for promotional photography by Asheville music photographer Sandlin Gaither