This interview with Michael Sweet, co-founder, songwriter, lead guitarist, lead vocalist & front man of the Christian rock group Stryper, is a classic “hotel shot.” Meaning, the only location available was a hotel room. Hotel shots pose many issues, starting with how do you make a hotel room look good?

We were fortunate to find the red chair that became the striking visual element contrasting the bare hotel walls. With much effort moving furniture out of the way, we created a nice, simple yet interesting setting.