One of the most telling images shows the singer Sade and two members of her band, packed into the back seat of a limo like sardines, dead to the world. They were beat. Catching such scenes sounds easier than it is. Ogburn has a fine eye for composition and a rare knack for capturing stars in unguarded moments. That talent is particularly critical given the egos he with which he has to deal.
Some stars are more cooperative than others.
The way I like to work is just hang out and see what happens. So in that case, I've got to go with what he wants. I'm not there to get into people's faces about what I want for a picture. I'm there to catch them doing their thing. A photograph of the Rev. Al Green taken at a 1996 concert date in Washington, is a fine example of Ogburn's work, although in this instance he gives much of the credit to the singer.