Grand Plaisir
Music Photography & Music Video with Grand Plaisir – a visual journey through funk and emotion
Since April 2022, I’ve been working closely with the Iserlohn-based funk band Grand Plaisir, documenting their world through photography. This ongoing collaboration has opened the door to many intimate behind-the-scenes moments. From the recording studio of band leader and guitarist Stephan Köthe to a wide range of locations — and, most recently, live on stage in November 2024 — each shoot brings its own energy and tells a story of its own.
One highlight of this collaboration was the production of the music video for the song Fool Around, created in February 2023 in the band’s own studio. I was responsible not only for the complete recording, but also for the visual concept and its realization. This allowed me to capture the band’s unique energy, groove, and passion in moving images — a strong example of what professional music video production can achieve.
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As a passionate photographer for musicians and bands, I don’t just document live performances. I accompany creative processes from the very first rehearsal to studio sessions and recordings. My goal is authentic, atmospheric music photography that goes beyond beautiful images — revealing personality, mood, and emotion.
Alongside the music video, a large body of powerful photographs has emerged over time. In the gallery on this page, you’ll find the finished video as well as a selection of my personal favorites from the photographic journey with Grand Plaisir.
Let yourself be inspired by the images and the music — and dive into the world of Grand Plaisir.
The visual series combines calm, almost intimate black-and-white studio images with dynamic color photographs from rehearsals, sessions, and live concerts. Many of the images are straight out of the camera — honest, raw, unfiltered. Others are deliberately digitally altered to visually enhance the band’s vibe.
🎬 Fool Around – Music Video by Grand Plaisir
The music video for Fool Around was created in February 2023 in Grand Plaisir’s studio. I was responsible for the complete visual production — from camera work to the final edit. The goal was to capture the band’s playful energy and groove in authentic, honest images. The result is a video that makes the funk of Grand Plaisir not only audible, but truly tangible.
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Music Photography
◆ Authentic visuals for powerful sounds
Looking for an experienced music photographer for your next project?
Whether it’s band portraits, studio sessions, live performances, or music video productions – I capture your musical journey through photography or film with a clear focus on authenticity and atmosphere.
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TFP Opportunity
Iconic Guitar Project
◆ Authentic musical moments with character
Do you play guitar and love authentic storytelling in front of the camera?
For a special TFP shooting, I’m looking for a musician or model with a real connection to the guitar — not for staged poses, but for powerful and expressive images with depth and personality.
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Phone
+49 (0)171 - 4100052
info@frank-eckgold-fotograf.de
Location
Dortmund, Germany