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We’re Rolling!

February 3, 2010 / Editorial, Film, News

I’m thrilled to be sharing a new website and a new Vimeo channel with you all. I’d like to thank a few folks for helping me get to this point. Evan, Joey, Jesse, Paschal and Joseph — your guidance and support is much appreciated. I’ve always said that the reason I loved photography was because it’s a beautiful blend of art and science. Well, now that combo has a really fast engine and flames painted on the side. Fasten your seat belts!

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See these short films and ads on our new channel at Vimeo.com

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New Logo Look and Tag

February 1, 2010 / Editorial, News

As we gear up for the release of the new CDP Motion site  on 2/1/10 I wanted to go ahead and share the new colors and tag line with everyone. We’ve  shifted into a new gear! Stay tuned…

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NEW Director of Photography Reel

January 27, 2010 / Editorial, Film, News

Today I shared my new reel as Director of Photography with a few Twitter and Facebook friends. If you didn’t get the link, you can see it below. This collection of clips is from short films and commercials that I’ve been working on recently. Coming soon is a new website called Motion AND a Vimeo channel that will feature most of these videos in their entirety. The need for this content is growing rapidly. And we’re ready to create it. Let’s roll!

Life Happens

January 7, 2010 / Editorial, Film

“We need to shoot a foot chase,” said Evan Vetter, the creative director for PC3’s media department. “I’ll be out of town. Can you guys handle this one?” Insert smiley face here. Little did the director, JR Jones, and I know that we’d be shooting on one of the coldest days this winter—and the talent had to wear T-shirts! This film (see link below) was shot in 11 hours on the Canon 5D markII. My favorite scene is the “shadows” clip. When we were scouting, I suggested it might complement the action sequences nicely. I’m really stoked about working in film. Can you tell?

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Production stills courtesy of Parrish Stikeleather.

Will You Please Shoot My Kids?

December 29, 2009 / Editorial

As the holidays kicked in, I got a flurry (ha ha) of calls from moms inquiring about photographing their little cherubs. It’s not easy for parents to capture their offspring’s precious moments. They spend countless hours (and dollars on gear) and just end up frustrated in most cases. I’m enjoying these little assignments more and more lately. I get paid to go run around at a park or the beach and be a kid, too. Here are a few of my favorite images from one of our sessions.

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Not Your Typical Family Portrait

November 11, 2009 / Editorial

What’s fun (and challenging) about family portraits is finding a way to stay true to that family’s personality. Honoring their essence, if you will. The most rewarding thing is seeing that essence come to life in the final images. In this case, the final images are the originals. I didn’t manipulate them in any way. No crops, no levels or curves, nothing. I hope they enjoy these photos as much as my wife and I are enjoying the amazing painting we received as part of the deal. Thanks, Eric!

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Word Up!

November 5, 2009 / Editorial

Thought you’d enjoy a few shots of Lucy as WordGirl, the PBS Kids superheroine who fights crime with her vocabulary. Hope you had a great Halloween and have a loquacious week!

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