Andrew Long (3)

Visual artist, photographer, choreographer, educator, dancer, and a prominent figure in Austin, Texas’s artistic, dance, and theater communities. Long was born on September 1, 1964 in Suffern, New York. He later moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1986. After moving to Austin, Long worked as a freelance photographer from 1984-1992. Long mostly photographed musicians and performers in Austin, sometimes during live performances but primarily for promotional materials and album covers through his contracts with record labels. He was a contributor to many publications including Guitar World Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, DownBeat Magazine, Spin Magazine, and the Austin Chronicle, where he held the title of Special Projects Photographer.