Category: Handiwork

Something by me… & ChefSteps

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Finally, I get to share something that I had a hand in this year.

One of my film adventures this year included working with a company called ChefSteps, a high-tech cooking company committed to changing the way people cook.  This was probably the most fun that I’ve ever had on a film shoot and probably the most delicious too.  BBQ with all the fixin’s yum! Oh, and I happen to love all the people that I got to work with.

So without further ado, I present Wall of Fire : A ChefSteps Story

Intrigued? Go here for the full blog post on the ChefSteps website and while you’re there, check out some of their other amazing recipes.  Believe me.  You’ll be glad you did!

The Breach at the Galway Film Fleadh

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Back in July, The Breach had it’s world premier at the Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland.  Now if you remember, I’ve been working on various aspects of this film for several years and I’m excited to finally share the official trailer:

The Breach Film

 

I’m also excited to share that the film has already won an award and we have many screenings yet to come:

BREACH-LAURELS

This project has been an on going for me and it’s hard to believe that it’s finally ready for people to see.  I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunities that the director, Mark Titus gave me throughout the process.  I’ve learned a lot and I’m so proud of the team of people that have made this project what it is.  Congratulations everyone!

More screenings coming in the future – schedules will be posted here and at www.thebreachfilm.com.

Screening at SIFF

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I’m a little early this week (and yes I will still post on my normal day) but I wanted to share something exciting and time is of the essence.

For a long time now I’ve been talking about a film that I’ve been working on called The Breach.  Now I haven’t actually worked on it in about a year as it’s been in post-production for a while and my role ended last summer, but I’m excited to say that it’s actually screening!10271559_839988009362041_2148807514626219220_n

Wednesday June 4th at 6:30 pm (Uptown Theatre)

Saturday June 7th at 1:00 pm (Pacific Place)

Tickets available here: SIFF TICKETS

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Something by me…

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For the past 6 months I have been working for a film festival.  After months of planning and organizing, the festival is finally over and I’m feeling quite exhausted.

Now that its over, I finally have time to share some of the videos that I created for the festival’s ad reel:

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I’m not sure what is next for me, but I’m very excited to have time to work on something of my own again.  Stay tuned…

 

Landscape :: Challenging the Photographer

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I don’t know about other photographers, but I’m often disappointed by my landscape photographs.  It’s not because of the settings on my camera or even the weather that is preventing me from having the light that I would love for that moment.  It is because I don’t feel that I can ever really capture the beauty of the view on my camera.  I am always disappointed because somehow it just does not do justice to what I am looking at.

Run Off :: Return of the Salmon

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Back in January, I posted a short film, “Year of the River,” which talks about the removal of dams in Washington State that started in 2011.  This has been a huge step in ecological recovery in the state and has created all sorts of research into 1) the effects of dam removal and 2) how long it will take nature to recover from human impact.  Researchers at the University of Washington, National Geographic, and National Park Service Blog, to name a few, are all participating in the collection of data.

Enough of the ‘lecture,’ my point of mentioning this video was more to do with another point that I made in the same post- I promised to talk more about a film project that I worked on concerning a very similar topic.

Salmon.

Picture from National Geographic

Yes, those large fish that you can see fly between fish vendors’ arms at Pike Place Market in Seattle and more than likely have eaten while in coastal towns in the US, UK, Scandinavia etc.  Salmon is a huge part of the culture in the Pacific Northwest, even if we take it for granted.  Salmon live in our rivers and adorn our cities in ornate sculptures and artwork.  It’s so important to us that when I was five, my Kindergarten class spent a month learning about Salmon. Continue reading →

Runnoff :: Foz de Iguacu

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Foz-de-Iguacu

Foz de Iguacu, Argentina

These falls straddle the boarder between Brazil and Argentina and attract thousands of visitors each year.  The mist makes every thing hazy and of course soaks anyone standing  on the observations decks scattered around the park.  I took this picture from the Argentine side and I looked like I had gone for a swim in the falls by the time I made it back to the park entrance.  I would definitely advise wearing a swimsuit when you visit and keep a spare set of clothes in a waterproof bag.

Having said that, these falls should be on everyone’s list of places to visit.  They are beautiful and a cool reprieve from the hot and humid South American temperatures.

Spring Colors

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I know that I’m drifting pretty far from my theme of “Runoff” with this post (pardon the pun), but I want to acknowledge the change in season that we are experiencing here in the PNW.  This last weekend was absolutely gorgeous- bright sunshine and warmish temperatures that remind us that winter won’t last forever.  Phew!

Spring is finally poking its head through the clouds and the chill in the air is slowly thawing.  With this comes all of the spring flowers:

Tulips

I love tulips- can you tell?  I love their colors, the various textures  and heights that they bring to spring gardens.  Admittedly they tend to wilt after a few days in a kitchen vase, but I love the few days where they stand up straight and brighten a dreary room still lit by cloud filtered light.

One of my favorite places to find these cut flowers is Pike Place Market.  This time of year the flower stalls are flooded with tulips in every color imaginable and is where I took this picture.  It probably seems very girly to take pictures of flowers in a market when there are so many other things to take pictures of but 1) I am a girl and 2) there is so much there than girly petals.  There are multiple aspects to consider including light, angle, framing etc. etc. etc.  The usual aspects all photographers must consider.  What I love most though is the abundance of color found in one place.  As partial as I can be to black and white or sepia prints, there is nothing like a shot bursting with color.

Now… back to the theme of “Runoff”.  Tune in on Tuesday…