Ideas in the making:

The bar in the dessert was the beginning of the creation for this image. Every piece was taken in the living room of the lead singer. Here are some for images used to create the final image. Each photographed separately, some on different days. Scroll down to see the final image.

STL_7389.jpg

The 'Barman'

To be place behind the bar and lit by a light in the bar behind him with a warm glow. I could have added the glow in post, but instead you can see I lit the subject in camera.

STL_7391.jpg

Whiskey Bottles

To be added to the bar, again pre-lit, which I find easier when it is glass to keep it feel real.
STL_7487-2.jpg

Guitarist

I knew the placement of the guitar player would be partly in the shadow and so the images was set up to reflect the similar lighting I would be placing him in.
STL_7452.jpg

Guitar

I wasn't totally sure on the final placement of this guitar so I made sure it was lit pretty evenly, giving me more leeway.

And the final image...........

WildWestOutdoorBara.jpg