Photography Gallery: A Tribute to Prince Rogers Nelson

JTS Studios photographer J Roberts recalls an unforgettable morning on Saturday, November 7, 2009. While pinning sample works to a community bulletin board in the entrance of a luxury apartment building—a tried-and-true tactic to give potential clients a true view of the finished product—the 6'1" Roberts was approached by a man in a designer winter coat who stood at about armpit height to him. "Oh! So you're the guy that does those!" the man said in a deep, authoritative voice. After eagerly agreeing to a private photography session at 1:00 PM later that day, Roberts turned to slide a business card out of his left shirt pocket. When he turned back, the mysterious stranger had vanished without a trace. Arriving ten minutes early for the appointment, Roberts knocked on the penthouse door. On his second attempt, he was greeted by a towering, professional wrestler-sized henchman who announced, "He's been expecting you!" Roberts was led down a hallway where he discovered the mysterious stranger—now without the winter coat and surrounded by three beautiful women who appeared to be supermodels or television stars. It was in that moment Roberts realized he had been beckoned to be the private photographer for the legendary musician, Prince Rogers Nelson. However, the exclusive shoot was not to capture the unparalleled beauty of the three sirens, but rather a girl who played an even more important role in the music icon's life. This unforgettable moment in time captured a heartwarming moment with his newborn daughter. Filmed using a Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera with rim lighting and diffusion filter. *This portrait is not for sale or its negative, but may be used by express permission. email: legal@jtsstudios.com. For more stunning visuals, visit the JTS Studios gallery.