With the hottest days of summer behind us (hopefully) we've reached one of the best times of year to camp. But what to bring?
Working with kids on set is always a little intimidating.
My subject, Ahmed may be perfectly suited to understanding and possibly helping this young man find a more sensible path to expressing his feelings.
Assignment for the Wall Street Journal: University Chemistry departments are re-tooling the major.
Kyle Dietz was a professional MMA fighter for 7 years. When he burned out on the scene, he sort-of found his way to competitive mountain trail running. My film tells his story.
My first car I owned and drove was a 1966 Ford Mustang. Here's the story of how we were reunited after nearly 20 years.
See video here: Hiatus: 612
Bare Knuckle Brigade (BKB) is more than just a clothing brand. It is a mindset. If you value working till you have blisters, taking the difficult route, and tireless drive in all you do, then you can identify with this company.
We created this piece as an action-packed "lookbook" to showcase some of the clothing offerings of the brand.
To see more of the provisions and ethic, go here: BKB
For more info on music artist, go here: Charlie Parr
Big thanks as always to my talented and hardworking crew!
Midwest-based cycling clothier BKB (Bare Knuckle Brigade) came to me with a film idea that I could not refuse. This fall, we took to the woods to get the assets we needed to make the first of what we hope to be a series of films on the topic of passionate bicycle riding.
The cat is not quite ready to be loosed from the bag, but I'll leave you with these screen grabs as a teaser. Look for an early Spring 2014 release.
For several years I've had the honor of shooting images for FITSOK. They are a small company based here in MN that make exceptional socks for active people. This may sound like contractor-to-client butt-kissing, but I promise it's not! Ask me to pull up a pant leg sometime and show you what socks I'm wearing. Bet you a dollar they are FITSOK brand. I'm a believer.
Anyway, this job is always one of my favorites of the year. Combine outdoor activities and beautiful spaces and I'm all kinds of excited to shoot it. We had a great time as usual and gathered some beautiful shots for 2014. Check them out if you never have: FITSOK
Fairly often I get asked to do "free" work. We call it "Spec" in the business. Sometimes it's another industry member wanting to combine skills and make something purely for fun, and other times it's someone wanting for free what they cannot afford. So, obviously, my reactions will vary.
A local company (MicroGigantic) called one day asking me to make a free film for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. My first thought was - wow, both of these companies have way more money than me--why am I being asked to work for free?! But I decided to at least hear them out. After a short conversation, I was hooked so hard that I was instantly excited and ready to start shooting. Turns out I have a soft spot for little boys in need, and the MDA had a real charmer for me to film.
Link: Bryce's Story
Watch the film and you'll know why I HAD to shoot this piece. Little did I know that a phone call asking me to give a small chunk of my time would end up blessing me so richly with the chance to spend an entire day with an amazing little boy.