VML - RANK

This is one of the many, many missing shoots that I'll be getting on the blog soon. I got a chance a year ago to work with a fantastically creative crew from VML on an incredibly unique project for RANK - "Rapid Acceleration Neck Kink". This was the result. Thanks Brad, Jessi and Sam.










Credits:
VML
Creative Director - Brad Hamilton
Copywriter - Jessi Withrow
Art Director - Sam Hendricks
Stylist - Sarah Thompson Lift
Assistant - Lauren Lemons

Vox Theatre - Artifacts

Half way through the work on the new studio I discovered some really interesting items that were part of the history of the Vox Theatre (as far as we can tell!). Trapped way up in the ceiling of the back corner was an old sign for a jewelers store (that we think may be from next door), an incredible plaster fixture for a sconce light, some wonderful plaster fixtures that would be part of a ceiling light and finally an old cinema chair with the legs and arms still intact.

They're wonderful to see and I'm hoping we'll be able to cast from them to produce new fixtures for the studio as we renovate the lighting.

One Year and a Bit On...with a Shiny New Look

I'm sorry - this last year was a little bit eventful and I kinda lost track of blogging. So, let me see if I can bring this blog back up to speed.

First off let's talk about the studio; I know that's pretty much all I ever talk about, but it's been a pretty eventful experience and one that has been exceptionally rewarding. As we started wrapping up the final touches (for now) on the front door I wanted to share some before and after shots with you:




















As you can tell the interior and the exterior is finally getting to a point when I can have a day off! The other big news for last year was the photography - basically it rocked. Overall I ended up with my best year ever, worked with some great new clients, delivered some fantastic images to my lovely existing clients and really had a blast. The plan is to start showing those images off on the blog over the next few weeks so I can share it with you.

Last but not least, after almost fourteen years, I was finally eligible for and passed my citizenship exam. This means that sometime in the next few weeks I'll be swearing in and then we'll have a party. A big party.

Credits for all:
Vox Theatre
Springboard Creative
Yoakum Photography
Morgan Jacobs Contracting
Nichole Evans
Stephanie Malcy
Jeff Berney
Sol's Glass
Prairie Cube
Deco Catering
To all the many, many volunteers, wonderful clients, fantastic assistants...
...and of course my beautiful, wonderful wife, Angela - she's awesome don't you know.

Ted's Montana Grill - Urban Times

I had a chance to swing by Ted's Montana Grill last week for Urban Times and it was a ton of fun. I got some interior shots, complete with large buffalo head and then got to really have some fun with the food. Mixing a little natural light and strobe and getting some really cool, quick results. A big part of the story was the enormous sustainability effort undergone by Ted's in picking out their materials.

Oh yeah, and the food is fantastic.



Credits:
Ted's Montana Grill
Urban Times

Consentino's Downtown Market - BRR Architecture

Another cool new client and a chance to shoot the flagship Consentino's Market in Downtown Kansas City. This is a great project and a welcome addition to the downtown area. Thank you BRR for a fantastic design.



Credits:
BRR Architecture
Assistant - John DePrisco

GE Money Center - Burns & McDonnell

Dawn, freezing temperatures and falling snow. I don't think I've ever chipped the ice off a laptop before. This was really fun and a brand new client. We're slowly adding new life to Burns & McDonnell's catalog of old projects - a task I recommend to any client - reshoot those old projects with new eyes and new technology and you'll have some great images.



Credits:
Burns & McDonnell
Assistant - Brett Gaynor

Spin Pizza - New Locations - 360 Architecture

Righty ho, time to upload some work, a lot of work. The studio is bought and last year was crazy for great shoots - so here's Spin Pizza's new locations in Olathe and Lee's Summit.



Credits:
Spin Pizza
360 Architecture
Willoughby Design Group
Assistant - Ryan Yoakum