Homesick
A short film about my past
Screen shot from my video.
I have wanted to make something like this for a long time. I don’t know that I made exactly what I wanted to, or said what I wanted to say with this piece but I made something I am proud of and that is something in itself.
Lets back up a little to the day of me filming this:
I woke up and something was off. I felt a heaviness, and a loneliness that was almost crippling. I knew I had to make time to be alone, and that I needed to do something to focus my energy or succumb to the weight of the day. I decided to head off in the rain to film some pieces for a project I have had on my mind for a year now but once I started filming something was different. Anytime I get to be with a camera it helps take my mind off of life. It lets me focus on my craft and the technical details of the equipment. As I dialed everything in the my liking, I was able to settle in to the work easily. Once the ball was rolling, I knew I was making something but not what I had set out to create. I think that happens more often than not but I also think there is a beauty in it as well.
This video is something I made for myself. I don’t remember these places from a time when I was young enough to enjoy them fully, but I know from conversations, and photos that I spent a great part of my child hood here. I titled it Homesick because it is my home. Its where I grew up, and I am homesick but not for the place itself but for the memories I have lost.
I hope you enjoy it and I hope you know that WE STILL NEED YOU HERE.
One more screen shot from my film.
Deckers Maternity session at Roan Mountain State Park
That look though :)
Hey, I am glad your here!
I hope while you are here you take time to read the other entries. For now though let's concentrate on the reason your here Photo's! Not just any photos of course. You are here to see the latest images I captured for Anton, Julie, and the kids. (one to be introduced very soon)
Lets slow down for a moment though and reflect. I have been extremely fortunate to capture many moments for this amazing family.
Engagement session-✓
Wedding-✓
Minis -yup
Maternity-✓
The last of which I am thrilled to share with you now. Anytime I am approached to shoot, there are things I always consider- location, mood, and I want to know the why behind our moments. Julie and I spoke about her vision and I knew that I wanted to be there. In case your new here or to my work, I love All things outside and adventure. We spoke about location's that may convee what she and I wished for. We quickly decided Roan Mountain State Park fit the bill perfectly. We walked among the trees', we played in the creek in the park, but most importantly, we documented their love-Again. For one another. for their family, and for this life they have built together.
This is something I learn more and more. To keep the moments. To stop worrying about how sharp the shot is. If it resonates emotion with my client, audience or myself-that is always enough! It has to be. If the moments we capture fail to tell a story or remind us of a better time then why do it at all? I understand the importance of documenting for history purposes but that is completely different. I want to document all things in this life, the Happy, the sad, the unjust, the breathtaking, and I want to do that with and for each and everyone reading this. What are you waiting for? Hit the contact me button already!
Let see those images already!
““The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” - Audrey Hepburn”
