February Catch Up

I have been away from the blog for a while now. There may not have been a lot of assignments to comment on, but new ideas, new photos and a trip or two would have found space. I could chalk it up to basic laziness, but to be honest, I am thinking about the consequences of simply putting ideas out there for others to see. It is easy to believe that few people visit a site, and nobody really reads a blog. However, it is an indescribable feeling to become aware that another photographer has paid close attention to your work. Right down to what I called my last show. Anyway, I will leave it at that for now. And for the rest, the rain is pouring here in Miami, and I am right in the middle of a couple of unusual and interesting assignments. Seems like a good time to jump back in.

I always appreciate working with a crew, and the three days that I spent working with Bob Gordon and Pete Zuccarini last week produced some great images. I was hired by Bob to shoot the still photos for an Indonesian soccer tournament campaign. It was set entirely in a pool in Ft. Lauderdale. Of course, footwork is key in soccer, and Pete had guys training for weeks to cross-volley kick and dribble all while holding their breath. At the same time, Matt O'Connor and Harper Hellams worked hard to makes sure there was a ball for every scene ... sinkers, floaters, mid water balls and balls that could fly across the pool. Alex Krim and Neil Andrea provided water safety. We had directors, editors, wardrobe and PA's in a small camp around the pool, and six guys who's specialty is soccer and were very excited to see what water could add to their game. And in the end, it is amazing what happens when a dozen people focus their combined efforts on making something happen in front of a lens. Today I am flying to Kingman, Arizona to continue work with Bob's crew. The next stop will reach towards the pinacle of what a shoot can be when money is only a relative consideration and might make me wonder how an underwater guy ended up in a helicopter.