Lightbox 57 Biography

Lightbox57, a photography site, is the artistic out-pouring of Erik Thureson to showcase his work in sports and entertainment. Erik specializes in shooting events such as music concerts and professional sports as well as behind the scenes for film and music videos.

He is well traveled and has shot many aspects of professional sports including NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, Action Sports and NASCAR as well as many entertainment events.

Pro Athletes	Musicians and Artists	Venues
David Beckham Brett Farve LaDanian Tomlinson Kobe Bryant Lebron James Peyton Manning Tim Duncan Pau Gasol Derek Fisher Tony Parker JaMarcus Russell Darren McFadden Justin Fargas Javon Walker Sebastian Janikowski Manu Ginobli Robert Horry Lamar Odom Phillip Rivers Antonio Gates Joseph Addai Reggie Wayne Laveranues Coles Jerricho Cotchery Jay Feely Leon Washington Thomas Jones Landon Donovan Juan Pablo Angel Cobi Jones Jason Kidd Carmelo Anthony Amare Stoudemire Darrel Waltrup Jimmy Johnson Juan Pablo Montoya Jeff Gordon	B.B. King Buddy Guy Eric Clapton Santana U2 (Bono, Edge) The Police John Mayer Derek Trucks Pearl Jam Van Halen Radiohead Sheryl Crow Metallica Jack Johnson Stone Temple Pilots Dave Matthews Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Willie Nelson Beck Steve Winwood Chris Rock David Ryan Harris Robbie McIntosh Incubus The Mars Volta Widespread Panic Crystal Method The Raconteurs Snoop Dogg Les Claypool Primus Kenny Wayne Shepperd Michael Baker Michael Chaves Ozomatli Ben Harper Martin Sexton Modest Mouse Rocco DeLuca Tim Bradshaw Sean Hurley Just Off Turner 311 Jason Mraz Bob Reynolds Brad Mason JJ Johnson Ben Folds KT Tunstall Brett Dennen David LaBruyere Robert Randolph Billy Cox Robbie Krieger Mitch Mitchell Corey Smith Doc Rocket Stephen Marley Salvador Santana Band The Black Keys Colbie Caillat Bomb Squad Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham) Angels and Airwaves English Beat Dave Barnes The Charletons Jelynn Rodriguez (actress) Jay Nash Mason Jennings Carney The Wailers Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings Gogol Bordello Drive By Truckers My Morning Jacket Your Vegas Starsailor The Roots The Black Crowes OAR One Republic Gavin DeGraw Matt Nathanson Ingrid Michaelson Shiny Toy Guns RX Bandits	Staples Center Home Depot Center Beacon Theater (NYC) Nokia Theater (LA) Hollywood Bowl Henry Fonda Theater The Greek Theater House of Blues (Sunset) Hyde Park (London) Golden Gate Park Carling Academy (London) Sleep Train Amphitheater Dodger Stadium DSG Park (Denver) Qualcomm Stadium California Speedway Daytona Int'l Speedway Irwindale Speedway Paramount Studio Lot Lacy Street Studio Aloha Stadium Seattle Center Houdini Estate The Roxy Theatre Hotel Cafe Knitting Factory The Grove of Anaheim Temple Bar Tangiers Spaceland The Derby Thomas & Mack Center Shoreline Amphitheater Cafe Cordiale The Forbidden City M Factor Studio CML Studio Ringleader Studio McAfee Coliseum Rose Bowl Yosemite National Park

His work has been featured on VH1, Best Music Live, MyFoxLocal, FoxSports.com, Billboard, FoxSports en Espanol, VicFirth, Modern Drummer, iLike, MySpace, and the OC Register. He is continuing his constant quest for great and unique shots in each environment he is in.

His gear consists of Canon 1D MKII & 1D MKIII bodies, 16-35mm L f2.8, 50mm f1.2 prime, 85mm f1.2 prime, 24 - 70mm f2.8 L Lens,70 - 200mm L IS USM f2.8, 300mm prime L IS USM f2.8, and 500mm prime L IS USM f4, Manfrotto monopod and tripod.

He currently resides in Sherman Oaks, CA (Los Angeles) with his beautiful wife, Judy, and three children, Jacob, Emma, and Sydney. Thank you for your interest and consideration of how Erik and Lightbox57 can provide for your photography needs. Cheers.