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Okinawa, Japan

posted in Photography, Travel, Uncategorized, blog Monday, January 26, 2009

I got word this afternoon I will be traveling to the island of Okinawa, Japan! Tower Inspection has some work to do there, so I was asked to come shoot some more photos for their company. The towers are only 700 ft, but I am sure it will have an amazing view of the country and ocean. I am beyond excited, and rumor has it we are possibly stopping somewhere in Hawaii and Tokyo. I am so thankful I ‘m getting the opportunity to travel and see the world. Traveling is something I want to do more than anything, and God is definitely giving me opportunity to do so. The trip isn’t until Feb 16th, but it lasts for 9 days, well 7 if you take away 2 days for traveling. Please keep this trip in your thoughts and prayers, in hopes it goes smoothly. Thanks guys!

Also, if you want to see some of the past Tower Inspection photos, they are in the photo section, under “CAMPAIGNS.”

I will be posting some photos from the past trip to Puerto Rico in this blog tomorrow, so be sure and check back!

Cale Glendening

emily: PUT ME IN YOUR SUITCASE! My Japanese-speaking skills are 984570398450348 times better than my Spanish-speaking ones. (01.26.2009 04:14pm)
Misty: Japan? That is so exciting! And an incredible opportunity. I'm so excited for you! (01.26.2009 04:19pm)
Monica: NO WAY! im going in june. have fun! (01.26.2009 04:21pm)
cale: EMILY - OMG, you are so full of it, I don't believe you for a second. (01.26.2009 04:25pm)
cale: MISTY - Thanks, I can't even wait, it is ridiculous! I hope this is just the beginning of my world travels! (01.26.2009 04:26pm)
cale: MONICA - That is really awesome, what are you going to be doing there?!? (01.26.2009 04:26pm)
erin zupicich: jealous, why am i not invited, I HAVE BEEN TAKING JAPANESE FOR 5 YRS CALE! I am an asset, i assure you. its a good idea. plus, i love asians. watch out for the horse though, they serve that in sushi. gross. (01.26.2009 04:28pm)
cale: ERIN - You speak Japanese? I don't believe you!!! And btw, I don't mind horse, it makes my hair shiny and makes me run faster. It also makes hair grow down the top half of my spine. (01.26.2009 04:45pm)
erin zupicich: yes, i do! why is that so unbelieveable? are you calling me stupid? I KNEW IT. i will have to go back to my evil ways. maybe horse will make hair grow on your feet, then you really will be froto-esk. if you decide that you want to believe me, ill make you a list of proper etiquette, jerkwad. (01.26.2009 05:20pm)
emily: Obviously you missed the fact that I was pretty much fluent in my younger years, and then took Japanese all four years of high school. Definitely not full of it. (01.26.2009 05:47pm)
Kendrea: OH MY GOD! i am so jealous of you!!!!! God Bless you Cale you deserve it! (01.26.2009 05:48pm)
Meredith: Pretty awesome! I love the previous tower inspection photos. I'm quite jealous, but hope you have an ab fab time! (01.26.2009 06:04pm)
cale: ERIN - Yes I believe you, jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez. Ok make up some sweet things for me to say. Like, "How much,""Snow white," and "yes, i am serious, how much?" (01.27.2009 10:08pm)
cale: KENDREA - In reality I don't deserve a thing dear, but thanks, I will be sure and take many pictures! Filming soon, get excited. (01.27.2009 10:08pm)
cale: MEREDITH - Thanks a lot, I will be posting more Tower Inspection stuff in a day or two, so come check back! (01.27.2009 10:09pm)
erin zupicich: oh my imagination is wandering. (01.30.2009 12:05pm)

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Brooke S.

posted in Lighting, Photography, blog Monday, January 26, 2009

Test #2 shoot with lovely Brooke.

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- Canon 5d
- (3) Alien Bees
- (2) 10 degree Honeycombs
- (1) 20 degree Honeycomb
- (3) Sets of Diffusion
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Brooke came in town for a few days and we shot at her parent’s house. The house was full of awesome wallpaper, antiques, and furniture. With all the patterns in that house, I could probabaly get a good 10 different looking shoots. Thank you guys for letting me use your house and temporarily interrupting the football game!

Notice in the room with the lamp, the light shining on the back wall is actually influenced from the lamp, but not coming directly from the lamp itself. I had positioned the light very high above the lamp shooting down, so it seemed as though that lamp was giving light. Honeycombs, are so much fun I am telling you! If you are a photographer or interested in film or anything. Play around with these. They give you so much freedom for creativity.

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I had a good buddy BARRON assist me on the shoot. Thanks man, you made things 10 times easier on my part! Although I strongly insisted he try on the dress, BARRON adamantly refused.

Let me know what you guys think!

Cale Glendening

Brooke: Cale, good job! without you, who knows what i would look like !!! as usual, you did GREAT! your awesome. se ya soon (01.26.2009 12:48pm)
cale: BROOKE - Thanks a lot Brooke, it was fun shooting. We shall do it again sometime! I will email you these photos or you can just right click them and save em! For sure, I will see you soon. (01.26.2009 01:13pm)
emily: I think these are awesome. I also think you should take my peeeeeekcha! :) (01.26.2009 03:16pm)
cale: EMILY - Well thanks! I would love to, but seeing how you flake everytime I am in California that would make a it a bit difficult. How bout I take photos of scenery, you send me photos of yourself, and I will photoshop you in! (01.26.2009 04:08pm)
emily: Hah, you're silly! And since you're moving here, I will have plenty more time to flake on you :) But seriously, we'll hang out. (01.26.2009 04:12pm)
cale: EMILY - I will believe it if I see you. (01.26.2009 04:27pm)

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Demon Hunter – Live In Nashville

posted in Art, Music, Photography, Travel, blog Sunday, January 25, 2009

This is the cover for the new Demon Hunter DVD titled “Live In Nashville.” The cover is a collage of photos I took, but edited by 2 time Grammy nominee Ryan Clark. Click his name to go see his work and show some support. His brother, Don Clark, is also a 2 time Grammy nominee. I have been a fan of their work for quite sometime now. Notice what the negative “black” space creates in the center. I took the photos while on the road with them for 6 weeks this past summer. The DVD will also host a photo booklet inside, filled with more photos I took from tour. The DVD releases January 27th, 2009. YES IN 2 DAYS. You can order it HERE. Go show it some support!

The Clark brothers also blog. Click HERE to view.

| Gear |
- Canon 5d
- 85mm
- 50mm
- 17-40mm

All were taken with available light.

Cale Glendening

Erin Zupicich: I like the placement of everything in the collage, like it was meant to be in that specific spot. especially the placement of the cymbals at the bottom in the center. its a great placement. and being in black and white, reminds me of negatives, which is raw, which is what tour is, raw and real and dirty...and this looks worn, I like it, very fitting. It's almost as if you look at each piece clockwise, you're taking a slight glimpse at each stage of the tour, and in the center, the one light...kind of like..this is what its all about. I really think this couldn't be anymore fitting and perfect. great job. (01.25.2009 11:18am)
cale: ERIN - That was beautiful insight. Ryan Clark is intricately visual with his work and I believe it shows. I took the photos, but Ryan edited him. He deserves much more credit than myself, but I thank you very much for the compliment! I hope you are well btw. So which band member are you getting tattoo'd next? (01.25.2009 11:25am)
Erin Zupicich: no way, andy is the only one that will ever grace my body....well besides the tribute to notorious b.i.g. that has been in the works for a few years... I still think that has to top any birthday present andy has ever recieved haha. what's even better is that people think its rick ross, or when i go to shows here in michigan i get tracked down bc people know andy. Yes, I would agree, Ryan Clark is definitely very visual and the placement and everything, I mean, there is nothing about this that doesn't just draw you in, and make you want to know more, and thats the point, right? I am very well, aside from being insanely cold all the time. see, I'm not always negative ;-) I appriciate your work a lot. just so you know. (01.25.2009 12:34pm)
Nick Dillard: I'm so jealous. But i'm happy for you man. Hopefully i'll become as successful as you are someday and hopefully soon. I'm sick of working for everybody else not making enough money and staying w/ my folks. I'm also already sick of school. But hey, who's complaining? (01.25.2009 01:57pm)
cale: NICK - Brother, thank you so much. I don't have a doubt for a second you wont be successful one day? What though do you define as success? Success to me is defined as, making a living doing what I love. Nick I know you are passionate about something, so go out there and do it man. School is temporary. You will be fine man, keep your head up. I haven't seen you in a while. Supposed to Ice this week. Camping? ; ) (01.25.2009 02:07pm)
cale: ERIN - Well let's make a deal. How about the day I direct my first feature film, you have to get a tattoo of me on you! Would that be a reasonable offer? I think so. As much as I enjoy you picking on me, I love your positive side. I will relish in it for now until inevitability comes and your sarcastic remarks strike me down again! (01.25.2009 02:09pm)
Kendrea: Looks great Cale! well done, i bet you had a blast doing that (01.25.2009 09:19pm)
Erin Zupicich: cale, as long as it is you, jumping into a shark infested tank. then, deal. ;-) i kid, i kid. you said the negativity was inevitable, so i had to toy with it. you have yourself a deal sir. you had better have a real good picture picked out for this, better be making the sweetest face ever too, should i tell my artist to keep a full bottle of snow white handy? although, heres the stipulation, you must direct this film before i start aging, well, unless of course you are also aging, because then my wrinkles will just look natural on your face. I would much rather a young, fresh cale though. deal? plus, no one likes a pruney tattoo, but i suppose all mine will be one day. so then again, it doesn't matter... i guess i'm trying to be nice in my own way that i hope you have luck doing something you dream of sooner than later ;-) to bad my other foot is taken, because then you and andy could just walk together! (01.26.2009 12:26am)
cale: KENDREA - It was 6 of the best weeks I have ever had. I wish the editing process could have been as enjoyable! (01.26.2009 04:28pm)
cale: ERIN - Are you that witty in person? If so then we definitely need to hang out! We can make make fun of people all day long right!!! Well that sounds like a good deal, I will be working towards that film extra hard now. Keep a lot of "snow white' handy! : ) (01.26.2009 04:30pm)
erin zupicich: but of course i am. we need to hang out and just sit back and enjoy the bad decisions of others for our pleasure. (01.27.2009 02:44pm)
Patrick: Love it. Love you. Wish you were gonna be out on the road with me here in a week brother! Hopefully you can come out and see one of the shows. The site looks great, especially that zazzy intro :) (01.31.2009 10:21pm)
cale: PJUDDY - PatrickCTVCribs.com OMG I about lost it! That shit is so funny. I will have to make a cut of that for you. Wow. I miss you kid, hopefully I will get to see you on tour. Good luck, keep your head straight, and rock that ish. Good luck brother, i'm proud! (01.31.2009 10:28pm)

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Miranda

posted in Photography, blog Saturday, January 24, 2009

Honeycomb Test Shoot 1 w/ Miranda

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- 3 Ab’s
- Diffusion Filters
- (2) 10 degree grids
- (1) 20 degree grid
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Last weekend I got some new lighting gear, so I figured I would give it a go. I got a new light as well as some 10 degree and 20 degree honeycombs. Basically a honeycomb, or a grid, channels the light to a certain degree. It allows you to in a sense “paint” with light. Instead of flashing and lighting the entire space, you can shoot the light at something you want to highlight, allowing you to be a bit more creative. The vignetting was done in camera with the lights, and not in post. I actually used 3 lights on this single shoot. There is a chart below.

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I gave my friend Miranda a call and she was more than willing to be my test subject. She mentioned her grandmothers house was basically empty, so we went there and found some interesting wall paper in the bathroom. This was an extremely tight shoot. I had the counter to camera right, and toilet camera left. The wide lens can be deceiving, as it made the bathroom look much larger. I actually had a light on a tripod stand in the bath tub! I noticed a pet bird in the house, so of course I had to get him in on the fun.

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Well let me know what you guys think.

Cale Glendening

Kyle: Very nice, I like the effect the honey comb makes. I really think the wallpaper on the background was a good choice. It almost give the picture more depth behind your subject. The first thing my eyes went to was the bird, then the background. (01.24.2009 10:23pm)
Audra: Cale, i really like this one! its really good! (01.24.2009 10:24pm)
cale: Hey thanks Kyle, I did another test I will be posting in a day or two. I really enjoy the freedom in lighting you get using the honeycombs. However, I noticed, the diffusion is still not as soft as a "soft box" so I am going to try and get some different material to defuse my light. Yeah the wall definitely caught my eye as soon as I saw it. Funny how I can get excited about wall paper. HA. Cali soon bro. (01.24.2009 11:51pm)
cale: Audra thanks, I will have to do a shoot with you sometime. (01.24.2009 11:51pm)
Klariza: <333 miss you (01.25.2009 04:13am)
Bekah: gotta love the honeycomb! looks good, cale. also, sweet bird (01.25.2009 11:45am)
Miranda: great pics.. YOU did a great job... i just hate my serious face! lol. It was fun though. I wanna see the rest of them too! =) (01.25.2009 12:29pm)
cale: BEKAH - Yes, i love them very very much. More testing soon! Thank you, be sure and visit back. Don't be a lamer. (01.25.2009 01:47pm)
cale: MIRANDA - You look great, don't even think twice about it. (01.25.2009 01:47pm)
cale: KLARIZA - Shooting soon? Pshh you hate me as far as I am concerned. (01.25.2009 01:48pm)
Stephen Brock: Looks fantastic! This style of light really seems to have complemented the surroundings. I love the wallpaper as well! Where did you buy your AB's and grid from exactly? (01.25.2009 04:48pm)
Klariza: HAHAHAH i only hate you when you wake me up =p <333 all love baby (01.25.2009 05:17pm)
cale: KLARIZA - Oh i forgot how tiring WOW playing and STICKAM entertaining can be. I won't let it happen again! : ) (01.25.2009 07:39pm)
cale: STEPHEN - Thanks so much Stephen, the wallpaper seriously made the photos. I get my stuff from {http://alienbees.com/} There customer service is absolutely amazing. You want to order from them as well so you have the warranty. The grids are so much fun to play with. (01.25.2009 07:49pm)
Klariza: hahah oh shut uppp you. get here already! (01.25.2009 11:37pm)
whitney: Cale, you have a gift for finding beautiful places to take pictures..Love the wallpaper and the bird. Stunning photos yet again. (01.27.2009 06:10pm)
cale: WHITNEY - Well thank you very much, I definitely try my best to make the best with what I am given. (01.27.2009 10:11pm)

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Puerto Rico

posted in Photography, Travel, blog Thursday, January 22, 2009

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Hotel I am staying at

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Starving Cow

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Gary on 300ft'er

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storm moving in on our hotel

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wish i had better photo of school. we were driving. school looked like a prison.

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amazing view from restaurant

This is my 2nd trip here and I could say it was better than the first. What a beautiful and unique place this is. It is one of the dirtiest, but at the same time most beautiful places I have been to. It somewhat makes me upset, the inadequacy by which this land is taken care of. This land is paradise, naturally. Then you start looking at how the land is used. The houses, the properties, the streets, signs, the towns….everything is dirty and mistreated. I have seen abandoned cars on the side of main roads with weeds growing from them. I came across a starving cow directly across the street from a neighborhood, and a horse that was literally tied to a pole 2 feet from a busy road. Trash is decoration to the roads, and their drivers are the most impatient, daring, insane drivers I have ever seen. Way worse than LA. Did the moral of cleanliness get washed out in the waves? What is funny though is, the beauty is still not remotely hindered by the lack of malcontent citizens who call this land their home. I can’t honestly see why people let beauty degenerate to garbage. Why dilute it’s brilliance? Some things I will never know. Oh well, I am still rejoicing in it’s natural beauty.

I made it a goal to order a meal in spanish, without any confusion from the employee. 1st attempt, definitely didn’t work, as I totally botched my opening statement. I don’t even know what I said. My 2nd attempt was a success, although I bet is seemed a bit rude. ”Numero dos, grande Coke, gracias.” NAILED IT! I will be speaking fluently in no time. ; )

Well my first climb(300ft tower) was suspended due to a missing safety slider. I was a little bummed, but safety first. Not worth the risk. I snapped some photos, I will be uploading shortly so stay tuned. Tomorrow I am climbing/riding (it has an elevator that goes near the top) a 1200ft tower, doing another photoshoot at the very top of the tower. You get an amazing view of the Ocean, as well as being amidst large cumulous clouds in the most entrancing blue sky.

Looking forward to getting back to the states and start filming for CIY in Missouri. Going to be awesome. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I have a ton on my mind/plate right now. I am grateful. Thanks.

With Hope and Love
Cale Glendening

Kendrea: Cale! This is all amazing! You are so talented no wonder you get blessed with such great opportunities! Next time you should probably take me with you though, ya know, for company and all ; ) Have a great SAFE trip back. I'll see you in Missouri! Im praying for ya Cale. (01.23.2009 06:56am)
Lacee Kae: quiero un numero dos con un grande Coke haha tienes servilletas? pudeo tener la cuenta por favor? ;) (01.23.2009 08:10am)
stace: what parts of puerto rico are you visiting/have you visited?? (01.23.2009 11:05am)
cale: We fly in and out from San Juan, but we stay in Aguadilla. It is freaking beautiful. I have been to a lot of places on the island. I dig it, minus all the dirtiness. (01.23.2009 03:44pm)
cale: Hahaha thank you very much, we will see about that next time. Hope you are enjoying New York. Stoked to film in Missouri. It will be good times! (01.23.2009 03:47pm)
cale: Omg you would Lacee. Ummm something about please and napkins. I am well on my way! (01.23.2009 04:15pm)
emily: la mesa esta aqui, donde esta la fiesta? That's about as far as my spanish skillz go, but everything on here looks freakin' amazing! This isn't my really good comment that you would enjoy, I figured I would save that for a more appropriate blog, or maybe for when we kick it, we'll see :) (01.24.2009 12:19am)
Brooke: the starving cow was so sad!!! i LOVE the pic from the restaurant. next time you go, take me with! (01.24.2009 11:04pm)
cale: Yeah tell me about it, first time I actually felt bad for a cow. Is that sad? All the photos except the COW were taken from my IPHONE. Wish I had my camera when I was eating there. It was unreal. Posting your pics soon. (01.24.2009 11:53pm)

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Daft Punk + Obama + Okie

posted in blog Tuesday, January 20, 2009

This Okie has talent. His name is Richard Farmer(GOLD) with Greendotfilms. Check out his commercials, they are awesome! He just put this little piece together for Obama. Let me know what you think!

With Love and Hope
Cale Glendening

lane: h man. I can't imagine the time spent. So dope. (01.22.2009 08:36am)

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Puerto Rico Tower Shoot. Being goofy at 1100ft.

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2008

posted in blog Thursday, January 15, 2009

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First off, I’d like to share my 2009 motto.

“Get your career in line, in 2009″

Well it is a bit late, but I now have a blog to write in so better late than never.

I can contently label 2008 as one of the best, if not the best, years of my life. God completely corrected my negative nostalgia in regards to my jealousy and envy towards other artists. Jan 1, 2008, An overwhelming force came over me. I knew right then I was supposed to just work my butt off, stay positive, and something will come. I filmed and shot at every opportunity I got, and one thing led into another. Long story short, I was emailed by Ryan Clark from Demon Hunter / Invisible Creature. He asked me to shoot a Documentary for their upcoming tour. I was a bit overwhelmed with disbelief, I couldn’t believe it. Just as I felt inside, something did come along. I am so thankful that Demon Hunter gave me an opportunity to show what I can do. The past year has really molded me for the better. The events and jobs I experienced to the new friends I have made. I couldn’t be more thankful. God had his hand over me and I am undoubtedly thankful for it. I can only hope and pray that 2009 will bring me to new horizons that again I could’ve never imagined. I am excited to see where I am led. Best to all of you in 2009.

A few highlights from 2008
- My first documentary hit stores nationwide.
- I traveled to 35 states while flying more than 40 times.
- My brother got married
- I climbed 1200ft tower to do a photoshoot in Puerto Rico
- Somewhat conquered my fear of heights.
- I got to race in a Trophy Truck
- My entire family was home for Christmas
- Got tattoo of G’ma on my arm and totally surprised her.

I love flying, here are some photos from different flights, among other things. I Phone Skills.

Beautiful Sun Rays

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Puerto Rico Tower Shoot. Being goofy at 1100ft.

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Raining on city.

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Snowwwwww

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Sunrise before takeoff in Tulsa

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Coolest ride yet.

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Filming Trophy Truck racing for The Outdoor Channel

Be positive, be obedient, be faithful, and be bold. Best of luck to you all in 2009

With hope and love,
Cale Glendening

Brett: Word.......... (01.19.2009 02:21pm)
cale: Brett, a man of few words. Oh wait, that is never the case. (01.19.2009 03:05pm)

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Currently

posted in blog Thursday, January 15, 2009

The site is 99% done, a few minor changes and it will be good to go. The majority is finished so the website is now open for business!!!

Comments are down for now as well as my “about section” but will be up soon, along with a few other minor changes!
Enjoy.

Cale Glendening

Thomas: Looks like its coming together fresh. (01.15.2009 06:01pm)
cale: Hahahaha how did you do that? I appreciate all your work man, for real. Thank you. (01.15.2009 06:07pm)

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New Beginning!

posted in blog Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Hello everyone!

I would first like to express my sincere apologies to clients, friends, and anyone who tried visiting my website in the past couple months. I ran into some difficulties with my website in the WORST possible time. Luckily I was blessed with another designer to help me out, and do it in a timely manner. Thank you Josh for getting me out of a bind!

The “blog” will be my home page, which I will be updated frequently with news, projects, photos, videos, art, or whatever I may be thinking at the moment! You will be able to comment and leave your e-mail. I want to encourage you to leave feedback so we can interact with each other! Follow me and see what unfolds as I journey into 2009! I definitely look forward to hearing from you.

Again if you have any questions or concerns, please give me a shout!

Thank you,
Cale Glendening