Leica Store DC Presents the Work of Neal Preston

977 F St NW,Washington DC 07401

24 September, 2021

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Leica Store DC is excited to announce an exhibition featuring the work of one of the greatest rock photographers of all time, Neal Preston Neal Preston is one of the most highly respected photographers in the history of the music business. His career in photography,which started in high school and continues to the present, has spanned well over 4 decades. Through his body of work Preston has made a significant contribution to the pop culture history of multiple generations. His archive stands as one of the music industry’s single most elite (and extensive) photographic collections. For years, his photographs have appeared in every conceivable media outlet: on the covers and pages of hundreds of world-class magazines, newspapers, and books, on television shows, in feature films and documentaries, in Broadway show programs and billboards, in print and electronic advertisements, and on innumerable vinyl and CD/DVD packages. Additionally, he was the key contributor to VH-1’s acclaimed “Behind the Music” documentary series, providing over one thousand still photos used in over 50 episodes. Preston was the official tour photographer for Led Zeppelin, Queen, Bruce Springsteen and The Who, and has also extensively shot The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, and many more. A true insider, Neal's images are brought to life by his outrageous insights as a rock and roll photographer. Glimpses of life backstage, stressful deadlines, a 47 year case of permanent jetlag, live performances, post-performance highs and lows, alcohol and drug-fueled parties, photo shoots gone awry and outtakes - many photos which have never been seen before - are accompanied by incredible personal accounts of touring with rock and roll legends like Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Queen. "Rock tours were fertile breeding grounds from which many a party would sprout. Call it blowing off steam, having a little fun, or taking a little break, it's all the same. I had my share, and more. But there was still work to do." - Neal Preston Exhibition opening will take place September 24, 7PM - 9PM | MASKS REQUIRED There will also be a book signing event on September 25, 12PM-2PM To learn more about Neal's work: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Leica represents a union of craftsmanship, design and experience. It is a beautiful collision of art and engineering, and the future of form and functionality. Leica Camera, headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany, is an internationally operating, premium-segment manufacturer of cameras and sport optics products. The legendary status of the Leica brand is founded on a long tradition of excellence in the supreme quality and performance of cameras and lenses, and the iconic images that artists and photojournalists everywhere captured with them. For more information visit www.leicacamerausa.com.