#434 - Director & Photographer Spidey Smith on Shooting Morgan Wallen’s Album Cover + Directing Eminem in a Music Video & The Joke He Played On Him + How Jason Aldean Gave Him the Nickname

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🗓️ 6 February 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Director and photographer Spidey Smith (@Spideysmith) sat down with Bobby Bones to explore his love for capturing the moment. He has directed more than 150 music videos and shot some of the most iconic album covers including Morgan Wallens Dangerous and One Thing At a Time. Spidey recalls how during a low moment in his life he got the call from Morgan Wallen to shoot his album cover, and it helped gain back his confidence. He also shares a story of the time he directed Eminem in a music video and the joke he played on him. Spidey also explains how Jason Aldean gave him his nickname, which music video he's the proudest of and more!

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1:46.4	Would you like to photograph arguably one of the biggest albums covers of country music?
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