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Last week I went to Brooklyn, New York to shoot with my buddy Joey L. He asked me to come shoot the interviews for the lighting DVD he is putting together. If you are interested about getting into photography, and want to learn lighting. This is definitely something you need to keep your eye open for. Definitely a lot of content that will teach you important things you need to know. Also as part of the DVD, he thought it would be funny to make 2 music videos about photography. I shot both videos for him, one called “Get Flashed” and one called “Nikon Girl.” Needless to say they are absolutely hilarious. Their like SNL digital shorts. They were recorded professionally by his friend Kent, so the sound is legit also. We filmed all over New York….Brooklyn Bridge, Rooftops, parks, graffiti walls and Coney Island. We saw fights, hit & runs, rats, wrecks, and chola chicks. I don’t think I have ever been honked at so many times in my life. It was a lot of work, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Think the funniest part was seeing people’s reactions in public, when Joey and Will would just bust out some hard rap wearing those gold camera chains. The videos will hopefully release in August. I have seen a couple previews and they are looking fly!
We shot every bit of 3+ days. It was interesting stepping out of my comfort zone, not only from a personality perspective, but a shooting perspective. Everything was spontaneous, so I just show up and make the best of it. At night after shooting we would hang on Joey’s roof in downtown Brooklyn. His buddies Brayden, Kent, and Will were all down from Canada, and I honestly don’t think I have laughed so hard. I feel so blessed to do what I do, in I get to have experiences like that and actually make a living from it.
Some stills below. Still hoping to get more soon.
Me, Joey, and Will. yes check out them gold cameras. So fly.
Getting that lighting just right.
Mmmm thats more like it.
Who knew filming a map could be so enjoyable?
Canon Gangster JoeyL.
Filming a scene in Brooklyn for “Get Flashed.” All those kids were just at the park, and we got them to be in the video.
They were skeptical at first, but after I showed them footage, they got really excited. So awesome.
Rooftop scene.
Rooftop Scene with Joey and Haylay.
After finishing shoot on Brooklyn Bridge. From left to right. Yours truly, Kent, JoeyL, Will, Brayden.
***On a side note, Joey let me have one of the gold camera’s to take home as a prop. At the airport, of course I got selected for a search(11th time in 2 years). The TSA agent was looking through my bag when he came across the gold camera. Keep in mind I am running SUPER late as it is. He slowly grabs it and holds it up, looks at the other agents and then to me. “What is this sir?” I said, “It is a video prop, I was in New York shooting two video about photography, and it’s like camera bling. It’s a joke.” He just sits there, stares at the camera, then back to me and says…”So it’s kinda like flava flav?” I just laughed and said “yes, exactly like flava flav.” Then he started laughing and let me go. I barely made my flight. I actually put my belt back on in the plane. Good times.***
Thanks to JoeyL for bringing me out. Thanks to Will, Brayden, Kent, and Hayley for all your help. Definitely couldn’t have done it without you guys.
See you guys soon.
Cale Glendening
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