50 x 40 cm

Edition 1 of 3

Unique framing

From the series "The Photo Booth Project"

Walter Schreifels, the highly influential frontman and guitarist of Rival Schools, captured at Nachtleben in Frankfurt, Germany, August 23, 2011. Schreifels is a foundational figure in hardcore and alternative rock history, having shaped the scene through his work in seminal bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, and Quicksand.

Photographs by Per Schorn in "The Photo Booth Book" series are striking, high-contrast analog portraits that offer an intimate look into the modern punk and hardcore scene. This specific image—the third frame in a sequence of four—captures the legendary musician during the very session that birthed the entire long-term project, sparked by a last-minute phone call from Schreifels looking for tour promo concepts. Utilizing a unique five-second countdown with no second chances, Schorn’s photo booth captures landmark artists in their most authentic, unscripted moments.