Armero Behind the scenes.

The following shots are a few of ours truly working on location for the "Armero" Trailer. A big thanks to my editor and producer for getting a few shots of me doing the camera work. We've got a few more scenes to shoot before the trailer can be finished. Stay tuned.

The following link is real footage from the Armero tragedy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuvdCZoZnBk

Here's a link for the feature soon to be shot.
http://www.vimeo.com/groups/beyondthestill/

A narrative through imagery.

Telling a story through still images is one of my greatest sources of joy. Whether it is the pairing of similar images or contrasting completely different images a photographer/storyteller has the ability to put the viewer's mind in motion. These two images for example where take at two different times in two completely different places, but for some reason I like how they contrast together. I always enjoy the opportunity to show my work to people in person because it gives me the chance to watch how an individual views things. It is very interesting to me to study one's eye cross back and forth over an image. I believe that a successful photographer can control the eye movement of a viewer by choosing their composition carefully with forethought and intention. This rapid eye movement over a still image happens so quickly the view often times is unaware of what their eyes are doing. As a photographer and storyteller I truly enjoy the ability to influence others without them being aware there is a specific intention put in place. I believe this is part of creating a memorable image.

Stock Photography.

This is a recent image from a shoot I did for Getty images in San Francisco. I became involved with Getty through Jupiter Images in 2009. To make a long story short, Getty bought Jupiter and in doing so aquired my library of images. This was a great opportunity from me to sell more images online. The process of putting a shoot together, editing, and submitting takes months. Once images are in and accepted it takes 4 to 6 months to see a return on the investment.

Embrace at DAM

For the Embrace! exhibition, the DAM asked 17 artists to create one-of-a-kind installations for the Frederic C. Hamilton Building, our angular building designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind

“The concept of Embrace! was to open a dialog between painting and architecture,” explains Christoph Heinrich, the DAM’s deputy director and curator of the exhibition.

“Painting here is understood in the widest sense of the term, taking into account the developments of recent decades. This expanded definition determined the list of participants—not only painters but artists who produce sculptural, conceptual, and digital work.”

About the Hamilton Building

In 2001, the DAM commissioned architect Daniel Libeskind to design an expansion that would accommodate our growing collections and programs. The 146,000-square-foot Frederic C. Hamilton Building opened to the public in October 2006.

“Curators, educators, and designers have lived with this building for three years and have seen their proposals take shape here,” notes Heinrich. “Now, artists are taking over. Embrace! invites them to explore the structure, and in so doing celebrates a kind of second opening of the Hamilton Building.”

The real Costa Rica.

The culture, country, and everything that comprises this wonderful country has a draw of peacefulness unlike any I have experience. Maybe its because when I find myself there, I don't bring home or work life with me. I was thrilled and surprised to have another chance to visit and enjoy being close the the equator. A true escape.

The hotel:
www.lastortugashotel.com

It doesn't get much sweeter to get out of the country for the money. Friends ask me about it, and are often surprised as to how easy and cheap is it to get there and stay there. The key to success is planning ahead.

Water Time

X_mas break! Back in Central and loving it. Blessed to have the opportunity and the time. Thanks Ed for picking up this great shot of me enjoying the beautiful off shore sets the roll in every morning.Chest high at sunrise in 78 degree water is a great way to start the day. We were lucky to have great weather. I'm a big fan of the long board, its like a Catalac rolling down hill. Once it gets going in the right direction all you need to do is guide it and hand on and enjoy the scenery.

Natural Light Head shot.

The key to creating a successful head shot is making sure you have flattering light for your subject. In my mind natural night works best. Open shade with fill cards creates a beautiful, yet simple look which is very flattering for any subject. Filling in the light with white cleans up the light, and creates a nice soft catch light in your subjects eye. Shallow dept of field with a long lens works best.