Rocky Russell Founder of Asa Barron Photography
Rocky grew up in Chicago. As a city kid with street smarts and an insatiable curiosity, he always sought out creative expression. Music, performance and photography became his passions at an early age. His exploration into all forms of art went deep and wide. He came of age immersed in hip hop with an eye for French new wave cinema and a love of Diane Arbus. He began his professional career on film sets in various production capacities and in 2010 dedicated himself as a full-time photographer.
Rocky’s raw photography style is spontaneous yet always reveals something beneath the surface. His photography bares a soul and captures fresh and unexpected moments. Much like his ability to freestyle on the mic.
Rocky splits his time between Los Angeles and Chicago.