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06•13•12 Whistler B.C.

On our way to beautiful Brittish Columbia to shoot for Tracy Locke/Dick’s Sporting Goods … looking forward to a great production and some grubbin’ Indian food in Vancouver!

06•01•12 Staying Alive

There are many reasons I get inspired by what I am shooting and last week was no exception.  We produced 2 TV commercials for St. Alphonsus Hospital and both story lines revolved around triumphant human spirit (and phenomenal medical professionals of course)…

One of our story lines was of a dedicated mother, Brooke, that had to undergo a complete blood transfusion while she was pregnant with twins.  She was a delight to work with as were her (now 11 month old) healthy twins.  My producer and stylist concocted fake blood and for a lot of my crew, it was their first time in scrubs.  As a result we have some “Days of our Lives” behind the scenes production shots and as always a whole lot of laughs.

05•31•12 Whitewater Life

Our first of two TV commercials for St.Alphonsus was about a breast cancer survivor named Deb that reclaimed her vibrant quality of life and was able to return to her passion of kayaking.  For our shoot, she bravely took on the high spring water of the South Fork of the Payette River. She said that since her battle with cancer it is with purpose she pushes her comfort zone in life.  Her post- cancer wisdom also included, “When I smell the pines, I know I am living life…”

Keep pushing the limits, Deb. You are an inspiration to us all!

05•11•12 Idaho Department of Labor

Just received the new ads we shot with Drake Cooper for the Idaho Department of Labor. Had a blast shooting the project with Jennie Myers and her cast of characters in Boise. The campaign focused on energy sources within the state as well as recycling.

To see the project including a film on the recycling plant click here.

05•01•12 New Orleans Pilgrimage

It’s all too easy to add things to my “bucket list.”

Life in full swing makes it hard to break away and put a plan in action to start crossing things off my list. However, that’s not the case when it comes Jazz Fest in New Orleans. For a group of 10 of us, this weekend is anticipated all year long. The memories induce full belly laughs and are referenced throughout the year…

As Bob Dylan stated so perfectly, “If you want to keep your memories, you first have to live them.” May we all carve out the time to live them.

This year’s pilgrimage includes the launch of Eric Lindell’s album which we shot all the imagery for and created a short film about. It has been an honor working with him. If you haven’t become familiar with his music, you can experience a sampling here and if you are lucky enough to have him tour in your area – check him out!

04•10•12 Havana, Cuba - The Lost City

FINALLY our Havana images and film are available to share with you!   The Cuba trip I took with writer and soul brother Charles Gaines is beautifully presented through his words and my images… it’s almost as good as being there yourself.  Enjoy the images and article on “The Lost City of Havana”…

Garden & Gun Magazine (which I consider to be the nectar of the South) is celebrating their 5th anniversary and I am honored  to be a part of it.  I am a huge fan of the south and I discovered  some of my favorite food/drink recipes and secret hideaways within their pages… sign up… you’ll be glad you did.

Stay tuned for our article on bone fishing in Cuba…

03•15•12 Selected for Sun Valley Film Festival!

We are thrilled to have finished up our short film just in time to be selected for the Sun Valley Film Festival!  Can’t wait to see our film of Eric Lindell‘s recording in studio and soulful interview on the big screen…

Here is the summary of our film used in the festival:

In contrast to pop culture entertainment packaging artists and fast tracking youth to stardom, there are home grown, seasoned musicians that have dedicated their lives to music.  Eric Lindell has taken the raw garage band surf scene of his youth, the bluesy stomps and rockin’ romps of his years in Manhattan and seasoned it with a decade of true New Orleans blues.   Whether he is blowing off the walls of his packed Blues Tent at Jazz Fest, or touring  coast to coast in his Blue Goose, he and his soulful smile are earning the appreciation of fans and fellow musicians across the nation one show at a time.

Armed with an insane sense of humor, eyes that see the best in others and the motto of “I’ve got your back,” Lindell is a refreshing force to reckon with.  This short film captures Lindell in studio recording his latest album, laughing with his close knit crew, and reflecting a bit on life.  Join us in experiencing a glimpse behind the scenes with an artist loyal to his family, friends, music, and most importantly himself.

03•15•12 Big City Lights...

Flew last minute for a fast and furious 2 days in New York – met with agencies, and some potential new projects… excited to see what comes out of it!  It’s always good to get the pulse of NYC. There’s nothing like it.

03•04•12 The Spirit of Aloha

Just returned from LA after working on our Aloha documentary film. This project has been in discussion for years and I am drawn to every element of it. I am collaborating with two great friends Michael Anderson and Dale Hope to bring the vision to life. Its always great to work with aligned passions. These two partners are legend.

The image is of myself and Michael Anderson with the inspiring ‘Doc’ Paskowitz.

02•17•12 Tabasco's Soul In Motion

Our work family is playing together… we have a dynamic clip for Tabasco and we are working with Eric Lindell to create a Louisiana groove… it’s an honor to connect two of our favorite clients.

Life is good.