The set up:
- Single flash head with a large softbox.
- White paper backdrop (I re-set this up after the shoot... I had more paper out, and nothing behind it!) This was used for most of the photos I took... obviously I used a black back drop for the one I chose!
- A black pop up each side to stop reflected light - this was also used as the black backdrop for the portrait I used as the final submission.
- I set the lens at 24mm for all the wide shots and 50mm for the close ups.
- A small stool to sit on (although I also brought in a wingback armchair for some shots - see the alternative!)

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This was my other choice... I do like it, but I didn't quite have the depth of field it should have, and the face was not as sharp as I would have liked... also, he wanted to wear sunglasses, and I think the eyes are so important in a portrait. 
  
Finally, whenever I write about playing in bands, people always ask to hear them... here are the Groove Icons playing an impromptu show last week:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uioAeGPxoIMCWgynVcyOoKERoSQtpJ9Z/view?usp=sharing

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Good lighting on your subject.

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This is a wonderful portrait! Well composed and beautifully lit. I love it, but he could be if any profession. Your other one screams "funky musician", so I wouldn't care if it's not as technically correct or not, that's my choice for favorite by far!!!

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