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A$AP Rocky — Sony Music Portrait Series | Photography by Phil Knott | Lighting by Sebastian Beckmann


Editorial and promotional portrait work developed within the Sony Music / RCA Records framework, focusing on identity, presence, and cultural symbolism through controlled lighting and minimal visual interference.


Photography: Phil Knott
Client: Sony Music / RCA Records
Artist: A$AP Rocky

Lighting Execution: Sebastian Beckmann / Assisting Productions

Creative Direction: Erwin Gorostiza (VP Creative, RCA Records)
Creative Coordination: Amanda Blum
Production / Sony Music Team: Michelle HolmeA monochrome portrait session developed for Sony Music, centered on presence, symbolism, and controlled contrast. The series moves between direct close-up portraiture and layered graphic imagery, using restrained lighting to hold facial structure, atmosphere, and emotional weight. Lighting support by Sebastian Beckmann helped shape the visual precision across the session.

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 I was involved as camera crew, details are in about.