Quick share here….. a short while back I took my very first trip to Belize for what turned into a really, really (2 reallys – or now that’s three) high value, pain-free shoot. I’ve been so very lucky to have shot in some of the most spectacular places in the world — and just added Belize to that list.
We banged out a fun BTS vid to share some of the splendor, but also to give you a peek into some additional forthcoming BTS/helpful vids we’ll spin out that will add value to your future visits here, including aerial, underwater, and gear-packing / travel hacks. And if you’re thinking “Belize is so damn far away”…it’s not really. For USA’ers it’s closer than you think – only 5 hours SEA to Belize city (same as NYC), so every other desitnation in the USA, save AK + HI are even closer, and it transports you to a whole new world of blue green water, endless tiny white sand islands, and some of the most famous dive destinations on the planet. Our plane tix were pretty reasonable and lodging even moreso.
Enjoy the vid. If you missed earlier BTS snapshots from the trip and want to circle back there’s some here. And for those who are curious about how best to pull off the logistics of a trip/job like this, here’s a 4-part series on how to travel for photo + video shoots like a boss….
Part 1 – 10 Mission Critical Tips for Booking Photo and Video Travel – getting there
Part 2 – 12 Mission Critical Tips for Pre-Production – tips BEFORE traveling
Part 3 – 12 Tips for Travel Packing – tips on what to take
Part 4 – 8 Mission Critical Tips for Being on the Road
More soon – be creative until then. Happy to answer questions if you got ’em.
Gorgeous country! Man, I need to get myself down to Central America again (did a shoot in Honduras for a coffee company a few years back). … Sweet GoPro setup on the snorkel! … Question is, did you jump from the chopper into the ocean? 🙂
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@ tory – my suggestion is to track down my man @bigchocolate on twitter or facebook. he is the mad beat maker and can hit you with the info you need more readily than anyone else 😉
Thanks Chase!
Nice vid Chase, thanks for keeping photography exciting mate!
Chase. Chase. Chase. You’re such an inspiration. Thanks for everything you’re doing for the creative industry. You ROCK!!!
Ahh looks so beautiful out there! I winced a little when I saw you in the water with no housing though.. one misplaced foot…
worth the risk to be able to operate without a cumbersome housing sometimes! i know i need be careful in those situations…