Tupac Shakur by Danny Clinch

Photographer: Danny Clinch
Edition: Limited
Date: 1993
Location: New York City

"I only met him that one time. He was professional, he showed up on time. He came with no entourage, [just] one guy, like a handler of some sort. He [chimed] right in and said he was excited to take some pictures. He rolled a couple of blunts: that was how he worked. We got to work and he had a jacket that said "Thug Life" on it. I took some pictures where I put the jacket over the top of the table so you could read the words. He and I were talking and I said, 'Why don't you change your shirt? We'll try a different shirt so we have some options.' He took his shirt off to change and I saw all the tattoos. And I said, 'Oh man, those tattoos are awesone. What about we just do a couple where I could see your tattoos, with your shirt off?' He was very comfortable in front of the camera and really on point. He was really personable. I had a great time because of that."


Print Quality: Silver Gelatin