Billy Hess has claimed his well deserved place on the most prestigious list of talented international published concert and celebrity photographers. His tenacious and colossal passion has allowed him to capture some of the most illuminated celebrities during their live moments and most memorable moments. Billy Hess shoots from the soul not only allowing you to see the image but also to feel it.
Billy Hess has contributed to numerous online media and print outlets including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Louder Than War, Buzz Feed, Get Out Magazine, Hype, and many others. Billy Hess has been trusted to photograph some of the hottest VIP parties & events in New York City and LA and has teamed up with some of the most esteemed celebrity artists, journalists, promoters, record companies, Movie/TV production companies, and public relation companies.
Billy Hess has photographed awarding winning artists like Boy George, Nile Rogers, Alessia Cara, Akon, Cindy Lauper, Adam Ant, Bette Midler, Yo MTV Hip Hop legends, B52s, Billy Porter, Stray Cats, The Struts, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore and many other Grammy Award winning artists. He is also known for shooting editorial, portrait, fashion runway photography for top designers like Sue Wong, The World Fashion Parade, Movie Premiers, A-List red Carpet Events featuring award winning actors, artists, and leaders in the entertainment industry, like Adam Lambert, Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek, Ciara, Sarah Jessica Parker and more including large music festivals and large music industry events like NAMM.
By Music Celebrity Journalist Eileen Shapiro
" I capture the Soul of an Image". Photographic excellence requires a strong creative eye to see the inherent greatness of a potential image ... the technical skill to capture just the right light and setting ... and the talent to manipulate every element of the process.
"When your inner self is being captured in an image by a photographer with proven skills, let yourself relax, trust and simply let it flow. That’s the most important way you can contribute to an creative excellent result.
Billy Hess
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