Aug 05

Commitment to Creativity — Dreamland with Bob Burnquist is Some Next Level Shit

I had a chance to photograph Bob in Brazil couple years ago for Oakley and we couldn't pull it together Let's just say this video galvanizes my regret. This is some next level shit, Bob.. The intro is humble. The middle is stunning. And gotta say from experience that the helicopter stuff after the 6 min mark is supremely impressive. This is what it means to be committed. You?
Aug 02
Jul 30

NEW Update from GoPro. Shoot, edit, and go social with photos + videos

Apparently as a followup to my well-timed and very handy video I put out this week (check it), my favorite camera manufacturer today announced the launch of a new app. It's getting really slick my friendz. While you could control the Hero3 cameras with earlier version of the app (view - start -stop - etc) the newest version of the app allows you the same ability to control the camera, but you can... read more ›
Jul 04

How to Shoot [photograph] Fireworks

Happy Birthday USA! Quick and Dirty Tips for Shooting Fireworks: [If you want an in-depth step by step check out the video above from creativeLIVE] 1. Use a Tripod You'll want to make sure your camera is stable and secure. Check out some support systems here. 2. Remote Release Invest in a remote release device. You can also use the timer shutter release function - but a remote release is the best option. 3. ISO... read more ›
Jul 02
Jun 28

Let’s Have Dinner & Talk About Death [Kickstarter of the Week]

I didn't talk about it much, but over the past month I lost two close family members in 48 hours. My grandmother passed away on Mother's Day and my wife Kate's grandmother passed away 2 days later. Neither was expected. As you might imagine, it was a crushing week (and following month) for our family. And now not a day goes by that I don't think about them. More importantly, I've had a real chance... read more ›
Jun 07

Falcon Chasing A Downhill Mountain Biker — Behind-the-Scenes on the Photoshoot That Captured It

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Been shooting some freeride mountain biking lately and was poking around the web when I stumbled on this yesterday...behind the scenes on how this crew filmed a peregrine falcon chasing (and grabbing at) professional downhill mountain biker Gee Atherton over bumps, jumps and at insane speeds. Love the The Earth Unplugged crew's approach and patience, plus the ingenuity that thy used in a)the concept; and b)the filming techiques. #muchrespect I'm not a gear... read more ›
Jun 04

Indie Filmers + Photogs Continue to Step Up — Cascada Kayak Film Is Worth Your Attention

The banal and boring quickly get lost as noise among the infinite video and photo uploads that occur across the interwebs on the daily. To rise above and be seen, you need to step your shit up, big time. The peeps over at NRS Films and Forge are on a serious streak of producing killer, award-winning films of their paddling adventures. "Is this a vacation?" they ask themselves? Watch the video and tell me this... read more ›
May 29

TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE. Building a Creative Career + Life with Renowned Author Chris Guillebeau on #cjLIVE [REWATCH]]

Are you ready to have that lightbulb moment? Yes? Then stop reading and hit PLAY on the vid above. My guest in last week's cjLIVE was none other than the globe trotting, "self employed for life" hacker Chris Guillebeau. In addition to being all those things plus the founder of the World Domination Summit (most amazing name ever for a creative conference...) he is a best-selling author of The $100 Startup as well... read more ›
May 28

How To Reboot, Refresh & Refocus Your Creativity — The Fine Art of the Sabbatical

Many of us have ...ahem...fantasies about shutting down the laptop and closing up the studio for an extended period to go try something different. Pick up horseback riding. Learn a new language. Fly a plane. We all know our creative souls need it, but making the move is frightening. A couple months ago my writer friend Ben dropped in to share his thoughts on strategic renewal and scheduling... read more ›