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New Music Video released

instilled — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:58 +0000

A bit ago i matched up with a great, electro pop artists from the UK Edmond Kurkjian. He sent this song to me and it immediately caught my attention and i knew i needed to make a video for it. Here are the fruits of our labor.

Watch it here: http://instilledimages.com/liveaction/ (3rd video in the section)

Starting LA production

instilled — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:46:22 +0000

I cant release the details (or images from) the production i am working on, but lets say, it takes place in a Pineapple Under the sea;) We start production tomorrow, today working from my dear friends place looking out on the canals of Venice Beach. OH! and PS how do you like the new site.

AMAZING work by Eirik Backer ping me if you want his contact

IMANI COPPOLA on VH1

instilled — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:33:11 +0000

I had the great fortune to work with a very talented signer songwriter Imani Coppola, a few years back. I just got word that she will be featured on VH1′s Best One Hit Wonders of the 90′s. And even though the title says she is a one hit wonder, this is far from the case. She has many great songs, and her recent album is killer. Congratis Imani! Visit her official website / Listen to her music / See her video

VH1′s 40 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 90s airs April 3 @ 9PM

VH1 40 Greatest special highlighting the artists of the 90s who, with one song, gained eternal fame. This two hour special will celebrate the musically immortal artists that helped define the 1990s with their first hit. We will be featuring classic music videos, cool archival footage and original interviews with our favorite 90s stars who made history with just one song. Features new interviews with: Adele, Andrew W K, Ben Lee, Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies), Chris Kelly (Kris Kross), Edwin McCain, Gerardo, Imani Coppola, Marcy Playground, Right Said Fred, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and more.

A NEW BOOK

instilled — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:36:28 +0000

Just publishing a new book of my photography. This is a series of images i have been taking & collecting over the years, entitled Love In Unexpected Places. A selection of images that i have captured in which a heart has been present. None of the images were set up or doctored to make a heart, nor did i include any where the “heart” has been drawn or made intentionally. All of this is happening by chance. I think of it kind of like a “Wheres Waldo” but with hearts…Have a look see and let me know what you think.

UP TO BAT

instilled — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:11:48 +0000

So today interestingly enough i don’t speak of a job we did, rather one that we didn’t. This is more for the photogs out there (new and seasoned). Over the past couple of months there has been some great activity….followed by some unfortunate turns. Its all part of the business. You get out to bat, sometimes you hit it out of the park and sometimes you strike out. But i always try to remember, getting up to bat is a success in of itself. I was reminded of this when watching one of the award shows recently. There were a set of actors each with impressive careers, and current kudos for a recent project. But only one wins. The others kick the dirt and move on. The accomplishments no less than when they got the nomination.

This comes up for me because i was recently nominated for PDN’s Top 30 Photographers (got up to bat) but didn’t make it to the final selection (and struck out) Yes truthfully it does stink, but in reality i was short listed, i was considered one of the better photogs from a large International circuit. Not too shabby, i say :) But in continues, I was notified i was being considered for to shoot imagery for a new Broadway show (Up to Bat) Super cool ! Time went on, i figured i was out…Get an email Asking if i would want to work with the Show…(Back Up to Bat)…but after a few weeks of pre pro talks the job changed agencies….and as far as i can see I am off the project (Struck Out) The silver lining here is that i was up to bat, and my work was introduced to a new market i have yet to work with, and two of the top agencies handling Broadway.

And Lastly, yes it continues… I got a call in December from a repeat client for a large 20 image campaign. NICE right!? But after a full month of pre pro a new president was appointed to the company, and he felt this campaign wasn’t necessary at this time. Understandable, but DAMN :( Up to Bat, Getting ready to hit it out of the park….but it zipps by, STRIKE! A week later i get a call from the Account Exec on the project, letting me know although that campaign was canceled there was ANOTHER campaign they needed to do. Sweet, so here we stand, fingers crossed all. We should be solidifying the project details this week, and shooting in a couple of weeks So needless to say, Even when you strike out you will still get back up to bat, and the cycle continues. Keeping Positive, and continuing to move forward is a key to success

The Porcine Lunch Club

instilled — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:51:55 +0000

Our Friends at RECCO, and a few other fun folks have started THE PORCINE LUNCH CLUB. It is a weekly lunch club that aims to taste 30 of the BEST pork dishes in the NYC area. I was invited to attend the inaugural session at Momofuko Ssäm Bar. Visit the group on Facebook

Music Video Shoot

instilled — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:17:02 +0000

Well as many of you know i have been fortunate enough to make the move into shooting and directing motion. This week we actually wrapped shooting a music video. I am currently not allowed to release any details, but the final piece will Air on National TV in April, and judging by the camera crews that have been following us for the past 2 days, i might be seen on the reality TV show it will be airing on. Anyways it was a really good shoot, special thanks to all the crew and support teams that made this possible. Proper thanks to our support team and sponsors will be detailed in a future post.

RECCO

instilled — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:37:31 +0000

So i was asked to shoot and direct a piece for a new iPhone app, RECCO. Its a great new app where you recommend (RECCO) restaurants, bars, music, really anything to your friends. Its like a facebook for foodies. So think of something like yelp…you get recommendations from total strangers, who you have no idea if their taste is anything like yours…or your friends. Their tagline says it best, “Trusting Friends is better than trusting strangers”. Check it out, download it to your phone in the app store.

Here is the video i shot and directed.

MY LIFE AS…..

instilled — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:23:35 +0000

James Butler, a musician, was introduced to by a fellow director, Paul Stone, as a perfect addition to the series. James plays all around the city, but primarily in the SoHo area. Trained as a fine artists, James made reference to how the neck of a guitar was like a #2 pencil, each tools he feels comfortable creating with. James has only been playing guitar for 3 years now, and recently taken his talent out to the streets of NYC. If you see him be sure to say hi, “Be Kind It comes back to You…I Promise” -James Butler

The ReJimi Experience, and another film from the series: My life as a street artist.

A COZY BIKE

instilled — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:31:43 +0000

The other morning i ran across this fully knit bike cozy. Love it!