Deborah talks with Director Lasse Hallström. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

The cello section. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Bassists Bart Samolis, Steve Dress and Mike Valerio. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Music editor Nancy Allen and director Lasse Hallström. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Orchestrator Abe Libbos and scoring assistant Peter Seibert. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Tim Davies conducts Dear John. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Tim Davies conducts Dear John. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Pianist Randy Kerber during the jam session. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Mike Valerio, George Doering, Charlie Bisharat and Randy Kerber play during a jam session. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Orchestra contractor Peter Rotter, scoring mixer Casey Stone and director Lasse Hallström (rear). Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Conductor Tim Davies, orchestrator Abe Libbos and Deborah. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Tim Davies conducts Dear John. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

The booth. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

George Doering performs the guitar pre-records. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Deborah, Director Lasse Hallström, guitarist George Doering, violinist Charlie Bisharat, pianist Randy Kerber, scoring mixer Casey Stone, bassist Mike Valerio and orchestra contractor Peter Rotter. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

The Hollywood Studio Symphony performs on Dear John. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.

Music editor Nancy Allen, Deborah, orchestra contractor Peter Rotter and scoring mixer Casey Stone. Photo by Dan Goldwasser.