”I’ve got a book of matches. I’ve got a can of kerosene. I’ve got some bad ideas involving you and me. .”-Alkaline Trio
I’ve done a lot of concept shoots but I’ve never done one inspired by a song! So when Jacob Haber of Jacob Haber Photography asked me if I wanted to do a shoot inspired by the Alkaline Trio song “This Could Be Love,” of course I said yes! Hell yes, would have been more appropriate though right? 😉
I’ve always been drawn to Alkaline Trio’s macabre yet upbeat tunes and the twisted love song that inspired this shoot is no exception. “This Could Be Love” is the first track on the band’s 2003 release titled “Good Mourning,” and ultimately lays the foundation for the tracks to come. If you ask Jacob why he chose this particular song he’ll say, “I think it tells a really cool and interesting story. I like the way the chorus uses steps, the chorus always draws me in.”
You might not know this about me, but Alkaline Trio is one of my favorite bands! When I left North Carolina for Chicago in 2008, I did so knowing I’d probably get to see the band live a lot more often. I always love meeting other Alkaline Trio fans so getting to partner with one on a project like this was so much fun!
Special thanks to Jacob Haber for partnering on this post! Be sure to check out more of Jacob’s work on Instagram @jacobhaberphotography !