Hired by Custom Dress Designer Sheila Bothwell to shoot one of her beautiful custom dress designs with Model/Actress Alexandra Proano.
I used two speed lights one attached to monopod held behind Alexandra and a small octobox was focused on the left side to get this shot.
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Thought of the day:
I started my journey as a photographer/cinematographer about 9 years. Every photograph or movie, I challenge myself to get better and more innovative. As much as I like feedback from the internet audience, I cant allow that to dictate quality. I have to be honest with myself about my work in order to continue to grow. Most people are afraid to ask themselves if their photographs or films getting better. Stop allow people to tell you that average out of focus, overexposed, badly composed photographs are great and you are the greatest photographer. Base your work on those who are striving to become great. Check out work on 500px.com or movies with great directors and challenge yourself to become great at what you do. Set the standard!!
Steve Jobs
Rebranding client Dr. Michael Errico DDS which includes new website, promotional videos,photographs and social networks.
Looking forward to sharing the completed project ..almost ready to launch new site!!!!
What do you get from Scales Off Media?
You are not hiring someone to take photographs or film an event, but use the
images to script a story. Helping whoever views your images to understand who
you are as individuals, business or a family.
I can guarantee unique innovative photographs
that will stand the test of time
and allow you to cherish the moments.
Who is telling your story?
@scalesoffmedia
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Thought I would work on a new animated logo to add to my film and video projects. Still a work in progress...I will share the final version
Early this year I participated in an event called Cinderella's Dream. I was among several talented photographers investing our time and talent to a worthy cause. Sabina Cavalli a fellow photographer coordinated and reached out to the local photographers to help out. A photoshoot was planned for all the young women who received a dress though the organization. It was a privilege to use my gift at this event. Here are a few of the photos from the shoot and a link to the story
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I challenged myself in this film to not use any dialogue. Once I acquired the perfect historic location
in the heart of Chicago. Casting was pretty easy because I had worked with the talented model Christine Gambal
on several fashion photoshoots. Christine mentioned she was interested in doing some acting.
It was a two man crew of Herbert Staten Jr and Earl Dickens
In society we always base out perception on experience and what we can see. People never really
get to know why someone has ended up in a certain situation. This short will demonstrate
everyone is not as they seem, we often need to take the time understand
the person behind the outward appearance. You may be surprised!!
Enjoy!!!
Filmed in historic Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago,IL
Various Chicago Locations
The Magnificent Mile - Michigan Avenue Downtown Chicago
Directed and Written
Herbert Staten Jr.
Director of Photography
Herbert Staten Jr.
Second Camera
Earl Dickens
Actress
Christine Gambal
Photoshoot for Musician/Songwriter Chris in Downtown Tulsa,Oklahoma. Despite severe tornados lurking daily, on an early Tuesday morning in June we were able to get out and get some great photographs for Chris's upcoming EP. He is currently in the studio.
Very talented guitar player,songwriter and singer.
In Milwaukee to begin filming for the Big Hitter Web Series. My hardworking assistant Earl and I were staying the Historic Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown. Amazing building with high ceiling and classic touches. We were not schedule to start filiming until Saturday morning. Tasha setup a photoshoot to get some updated photographs for her portfolio. I received permission from the hotel management ahead of time to use the location for a the shoot. Just scouted out locations within the hotel prior the clients arrival.
I used a simple lighting setup for this shot after moving the furniture to get the look I wanted.
Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: 24-70mm 2.8
Mode: Manual
Shutter: 1/200
Aperture: F2.8
ISO 100
RAW
White foam core board bouncing the single flash set on floor
Octagon Soft Box with flash
As a cinematographer/photographer I always want to tell a story or capture the emotion of the subject.
I classify myself as a visual storyteller.
Finding the perfect location and using lighting to create an emotion.
Book your session Now!! Update your headshots or model portfolio!!
I had the opportunity to capture the marriage of Joe and Brittany on June 15th, 2013. It started out a raining day but the time guest arrived so did the sun. It was a beautiful day!!
I am Director of Photography/Cinematographer for a web series called Big Hitters. Working with friend and talented Director Barry Gilmore at Black Folio Studios.
Actor Scott Bailey and Kyle Berg play the leading characters. Very dialogue driving storyline will have you guessing who is next in their quirky yet very precise skills of eliminating the next target.
I shot the APFC: Champion vs Champion weigh-in and fights. To me, sport photography is more than just capturing the action, its about allowing the viewer to feel the emotion of the athlete, bring them in ringside.
Christian Fellowship Church and 5Stone Churches from 5StoneChurches on Vimeo.
Filmed and edited a promotional video for church planting ministry 5Stones Churches. This was an interview with Pastor Lucas of Christian Fellowship Church, Itasca, IL. This was a two day shoot.
I contacted Red Thread Movement to see about volunteering my talents and time to help spread awareness of human trafficking.
Here is the result of my efforts
Red Thread Movement - "We Will Not Forsake Them" - combating human trafficking from ScalesOffMedia on Vimeo.
www.redthreadmovment.org
Some great fights occurred at the Rumble on the River on April 21st, 2012. Looking forward the next event. I had the opportunity to shoot for Chicagosmma.com. You cna see the rest of the
This was a great photoshoot for Josh and Yesmi on a sunny day in February 2012.
