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This is a place for me to share my work and allow others to go along for the journey. Scales Off Media is about giving people a different perspective on the world. I hope this comes through in the work I share on this blog. Cinderella's Dream - a worthy causeEarly 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
Click here The Courier-News Story Undesirable - Short Film -- Behind the Story
CLICK HERE OR POSTER TO VIEW THE FILM 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 with Musician/Songwriter Chris in Downtown Tulsa, OklahomaPhotoshoot 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. Fashion Shoot in Downtown Milwaukee -- Simple lighting setupIn 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.
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
Some fashion shoots from earlier this yearAs 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.
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