Netflix Special: On Location with Demetri Martin Looking for a unit stills and film production photographer in Denver who gets both the creative and production sides of the set? I’ve been shooting film and video production photography since my LA days, and while I don’t do it every week, when the right project comes along, I’m all in. Take Demetri Martin’s latest Netflix comedy special, filmed at Denver’s Paramount Theater. Two live shows. One very full backstage. My job: capture […]
You wouldn’t let an uninsured roofer climb around on your house, right? Or hire a cable guy who doesn’t know a wrench from a wire cutter? Hiring a photographer without liability insurance is the same gamble — just with nicer lighting. Most licensed trades — like electricians and plumbers — are required to carry liability insurance. Photography isn’t regulated the same way, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less risky.You should always ask your photographer for proof of insurance. Here’s why […]
Production stills are generally a great experience, especially when you know the crew well, and the product is just gorgeous. This month’s shoot for Uplight was no exception. The DP was Brook Aitken, directed by Waypoint films’ Jed Mortenson. Our location was this beautiful modern home in Boulder. Production stills are often more efficient than booking two separate shoots: Stills and motion, but they do take a little time although you can shoot some during filming. Questions about doing stills […]
Every so often, you end up on a really wild shoot. This one was for Goodyear Tires, and it entailed making production stills during a digital shoot for online ads and social media. A simple concept: Goodyear snow tires are like having your own team of huskies! Just combine actual sled dogs, a lovely Mercedes, and a ton of fresh powder in beautiful Winter Park, Colorado. Our day started pre-dawn, with grips and riggers affixing heavy video cameras with stabilizers […]
The great Bronco Von Miller stopped by 34 Left studios the other day, to tape a PSA about Glaucoma. Sponsored by Allergan, who make powerful Glaucoma medication, the future Hall-of-Famer hit his marks, nailed his lines, and spent the last half hour with me shooting stills. The video is about knowing the risks of Glaucoma, and seeking treatment if you think you or someone in your family may be affected. The New York production company, MultiVu, built a beautiful bright […]
Last month, I was asked to shoot stills for a stand-up comedy special featuring Chad Daniels. Chad’s been all over Sirius XM Comedy lately, and his people felt the time was right to shoot another hour-long show for TV. All they needed was some stills to promote it, design into the DVD box, and pepper his social media with. Great show. Hilarious guy. Impossibly talented huge, easygoing TV crew. And what a beautiful venue! A designer had rebuilt the Comedy […]
What an amazing assignment. Arrow Electronics has teamed up with the National Sports Center for the Disabled to create the Paralympians’ Challenge. Filmed right here in Colorado! Mentor athletes with disabilities are paired with kids to overcome the fear of taking on mountain walls, rushing rivers, and steep trails. Mentor Alana shoots a Class IV rapid in Waterton Canyon. Alana had never kayaked before! The Tyrolean Traverse over Clear Creek in Jefferson County is no match for the skill and attitude of […]
Season 15 of the Emmy-winning cooking competition is wrapped! And being the only still photographer for the entire 2-month production was both challenging and fun. Fancy food, amazing locations, and brutal competitions are just a few of the things you can expect to see this season. Watch our TWO Colorado chefs, Carrie Baird (Bar Dough, Denver) and Brother Luck (IV, Colorado Springs)! Read more about shooting stills (OMG! Blimps!) on a huge show here. Also, listen to Chef Tom on the WTF podcast, […]
Oh, come on. You were kind of excited to hear that the talented kids at Lakewood High School won themselves a Katy Perry concert, weren’t you?They, like, made this great video and, like, Katy Perry totally came through? Check out the video here. ABC’s Good Morning America asked if I’d be able to cover it. As THE ONLY MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHER. Aside from the 3 am call time (you read that right), it was a blast. Katy came on about 5 am […]