Location Lighting Tips: Faking the Sun
As a director of photography I often find myself in circumstances that are not always in my control, and...
Shooting The Holiday Blockbuster: “The Force Awakens” and the History of Star Wars
Now that “The Force Awakens” the latest entry in George Lucas’ epic series has been released, here is a...
Location Interview Lighting Tips: HMI Lights & Looking into the Lens
I recently shot a series of location interviews that will be used as the narrative backbone for a client’s...
Through The Lens – Ep. 09: @whighfield
EPISODE NINE: Whitney Hayes is a New York-based fashion photographer and full time mom whose unique style of edgy...
Shooting the Holiday Blockbuster: “Creed” and the Evolution of the Fight Scene
As this holiday greets the release of the latest entry in the “Rocky” franchise, “Creed,” we examine the evolution...
Shooting the Holiday Blockbuster: Jo Willems and “MockingJay – Part 2”
Hot off the release of the final installment of the popular “Hunger Games” film series, we examine the cinematography...
Through The Lens – Ep. 05: @misshattan
In episode 5 of Through the Lens, we profile Natalie Amrossi aka @misshattan who became a photographer while working...
The 2015 Holiday Buying Guide for the Filmmaker
The holidays are nearly here, and if you have a filmmaker you are shopping for you, may be stumped...
Shooting The Holiday Blockbuster: Hoyte van Hoytema and “Spectre”
Since ‘tis the season of the Holiday blockbuster, I thought I’d examine the craftsmen behind some of the more...
