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Summer

posted in Photography, Travel, blog Saturday, September 04, 2010

First I wanted to say sorry to everyone. Things have been as crazy as ever for the past couple months.

I was in 3 car accidents, I got extremely ill for a couple weeks, and work had ceased. All in all, it was just a very difficult time.
I booked a ticket home to Oklahoma just so I could go do some shooting. Needed to get them bills paid!
Well plans never seem to happen the way you plan them.

I got to Oklahoma and then work started pouring in. Jobs in and out of the country have come up. Some are happening, some are not.
Some possibilities with a Television show & some possibilities with some music videos. I have been in Tennessee for a couple weeks now, with a trip to Seattle in between. With all the work coming in, I am seriously debating subletting my apartment in LA. No need to pay for something I am not using. I only packed a weeks worth of clothes and have now been gone a month. It will be at least another week before I am able to go back to LA and other work may keep that from happening.

I have absolutely loved my time here in Nashville. My friends and the people I have met here have made this trip amazing. I have been here working relentlessly with Jeremy Cowart on his upcoming tutorial dvd. I am very excited to wrap this project and get it to you all. I think it’s something that could definitely benefit all photographers.

There are so many things coming up and in the works. I promise to have some more content/updates for you all soon. In the mean time, in Seattle, I took my first jab at shooting “implied nudity.” I am very picky when it comes to this type of work. I wanted to be completely sure of what the final outcome should look like before I even asked my friend to shoot. It was definitely a learning experience. Here is my favorite.

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Hope everyone is well.

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KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 (post 2)

posted in Music, Photography, blog Thursday, June 17, 2010

As promised, post 2 from KROQ Weenie Roast.

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“Music is love in search of a word.”
- Sidonie Gabrielle

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KROQ Weenie Roast 2010 (post 1)

posted in Music, Photography, blog Thursday, June 17, 2010

Bands below include, Against Me, Cage The Elephant, Chevelle, Deftones, DEVO, and Hole. A non-stop day of pure bliss to the ears. There will be one more post of images from Weenie Roast, in the next couple of days. The next post will include the bands Silversun Pickups, Spoon, Stone Temple Pilots, Sublime W/ Rome, Temper Trap, and The Dirty Heads. Here are some of my favorites from the event.

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“To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.”
- Aaron Copland

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Stryker

posted in Photography, blog Thursday, June 17, 2010

When KROQ calls for a photoshoot, I really expect nothing less than to be photographing someone awesome. Besides all the inside jokes and heckling I get, I must say I have enjoyed shooting and hanging with everyone on the KROQ staff.

The most recent in studio shoot was done for Stryker. He is a DJ over at KROQ, but some of you may remember him from “Loveline” w/ Dr. Drew. He has hosted several shows, acted in feature films, & was also formerly part of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Let’s just say Stryker is a hard working talented guy. Thanks for letting me hang while you worked, I had a good time.

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“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.”
- Stephen King

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Paramore

posted in Music, Photography, Uncategorized, blog Thursday, June 10, 2010

Last weekend was KROQ WEENIE ROAST 2010! It was one of my favorite events this past year. Maybe it was the furry convention, the prom, great friends, running into T_BING or maybe it was just catching Hayley spit the biggest loogie ever. Now I played baseball for 16 years…so i’ve seen my share of loogs. Let’s just say she could’ve put them all to shame! Anyways, in the end it was a combination of everything this past weekend that made it so memorable. Blessed to feel at home with KROQ and their incredible/hardworking staff. They have been one of my favorite clients, hands down.

Paramore is excellent live. So much energy and fun. Here are my favorite from the set. Btw, Jeremy, good seeing the surprised look when you saw me!
Will be posting more soon of other bands from Weenie Roast.

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“My heart is in the music…JUDGE THAT!”
-Paramore

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jensen: Definitely liking the new look & the pictures. Weenie Roast is always fun! (06.13.2010 04:43am)
Cale: Jensen - Thank you so much for enjoying the new facelift. Weenie Roast is awesome. Bands don't stop playing the entire day! (06.13.2010 08:15pm)
Rebekah Elena: As someone who has been a fan of Paramore for years I just can't pass this post up. This is a very spectacular set of images that really captures Hayley incredibly well (in addition to the guys, of course). Brilliant and fantastic. Keep up the great work. (06.14.2010 09:27pm)
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Mentawai BTS Short

posted in Photography, Travel, blog, film Wednesday, June 09, 2010

After almost 1 year, Joey spent last week losing sleep over editing this short doc. The result is a 17 minute piece over our journey with The Mentawai. The video seriously just zooms by. There is insight on our trip, the people, the culture, and some shooting with Joey. It is seriously a trip that I still can’t believe happened. There is so much more that went on but we will save that for next time. Joey, Will, and I are all wanting to venture back there soon and do something more in depth.

I am so pumped Vimeo “premiered” it on their HD page! It’s my first video they have picked to premier, so thank you Vimeo! It helped the 17 min video get near 20k plays in just 3 days of being online! Check it out sometime when you guys get a chance.

Earlier this year I posted a video of just visuals from the trip. Video below.

If you would like to read up in depth about the entire trip, with tons of photos, click the links below.

My Mentawai Blog 1

My Mentawai Blog 2

Joey’s Mentawai Blog

Thanks again Joey and Will. Trip of a lifetime. Can’t wait to do it again.

“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
- St. Augustine

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Katie: New blog looks nice! Thanks for posting this...it's so awesome to see the friendships you guys made, and really interesting to learn a little about the culture from the locals. What an amazing experience that must have been! Very very cool. (06.12.2010 06:02pm)
Amber: I really love all of these photos. I have been a fan of your photography for awhile, and it just keeps getting better. (06.17.2010 03:36am)

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Haley F.

posted in Lighting, Photography, blog Wednesday, May 12, 2010

While I was home, Haley had contacted me about shooting some photos of her. It was her 1st photo shoot she had ever done. Starting out she was a bit stiff and I could tell she wasn’t very comfortable. After shooting and talking for a little while she started loosening up. We shot on location near 7mile road in Ft. Gibson, Ok. About an hour into the shoot she, along with Aaron, had been eaten up by bugs. Aaron Newberry is my good buddy, he assisted me on 2 shoots while I was home. After we left, we both pulled several ticks off of us…..gross I know. I still have some big bites on my legs from that shoot. Guess it didn’t even matter that I had jeans on!

Thanks Haley for being a sport and thanks Aaron for holding my lights up. Only falling 3 times on a shoot is considered a success ; ). Here are my selected favorites from the shoot.

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“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
- Howard Thurman

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Haley F: Pics look amazing! Thanks so much! :) (05.12.2010 06:50pm)
Sasha: Really diggin the second photo! (05.12.2010 06:50pm)
jensen: You win major points for that quote, it's one of my favorites. The grassy-treeness is epic and so are the pictures in general. (05.12.2010 06:56pm)
Brett Arthur: Really loving the tones in these. The first black and white is beautiful, man. Looking forward to seeing more! (05.12.2010 07:38pm)
jacob mengelkoch: such a solid post. that first photo is insane, such a nice balance of ambient and flash. (05.12.2010 09:39pm)
Aaron: Not my fault the wind was OUT OF CONTROL! I'm still itching from all the bug bites my friend. Good times for sure. (05.12.2010 09:48pm)
Kyle: She is gorgeous, and of course always great photos Cale! (05.13.2010 01:01am)
joey: Hey! its my lil cousin good job Cale. (05.13.2010 12:53pm)
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cale: Kyle - Thanks brotha! As always! (05.16.2010 03:41pm)
cale: Aaron - Hahaha no worries. We shall do it again friend! (05.16.2010 03:41pm)
cale: Jacob - Light can be tricky. Trying to learn how to use both of them together more efficiently. Glad you like em. (05.16.2010 03:42pm)
cale: Brett - Thanks buddy, hopefully will have some more soon! (05.16.2010 03:42pm)
cale: Jensen - The quote is very very true. Glad you did the photos! Love shooting out in the woods. (05.16.2010 03:43pm)
cale: Sasha - Thanks ex bf. (05.16.2010 03:43pm)
Dwayne D.C. Tucker II: Hey Great photographs here and nice read with the story!! :) -- DT. Nassau,Bahamas | Miami, Florida (05.31.2010 06:30pm)

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Coachella 2010

posted in Music, Photography, Uncategorized, blog Tuesday, May 04, 2010

A couple weeks back, I happily attended Coachella 2010. It was absolutely incredible, to say the least. There were so many incredible acts, I wish I could’ve caught more shows. I can never remember shooting so much in such a short period of time. I shot around 75gigs of photos in 3 days. Only getting 3 songs per band, and battling tons of other photographers in each pit. Sifting through thousands and thousands of images, below are a few of my favorite…Jay-Z photos not included in this post. (above image – Phoenix)

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“Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.”
- Walter Savage Landor

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Duby: Dave and I went and saw The Dead Weather two weeks ago it was a great show. I hope too see you while you're in town brother. As always the pictures look great. (05.04.2010 12:18pm)
Brett B: Pictures own... Great job man. (05.04.2010 02:07pm)
Nick D: ...nwo serutciP Also diggin the quote. (05.04.2010 03:43pm)
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Donovan W.: These pictures are amazing! Incredible work. (05.09.2010 09:15am)
mandy: I was just reading about the tornadoes & crazy weather in Oklahoma. I hope your family is safe and sound. Will definitely be praying for them! (05.10.2010 10:23pm)
cale: Mandy - Thanks Mandy, thankfully everyone is safe! (05.16.2010 03:44pm)
cale: Donovan - Much thanks! It was a blast to shoot. (05.16.2010 03:45pm)
Cricketts: Awesome stuff Cale! (06.03.2010 04:06pm)
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JAY-Z

posted in Inspiration, Music, Photography Tuesday, April 27, 2010

During Coachella 2010 I got to experience something I didn’t even imagine possible, for at least a while. I got the opportunity to photograph one of my favorite musicians ever, JAY-Z. It is weird how my heart started beating so fast during the countdown to his show. It seriously seemed to count down slower and slower. I checked both of my cameras constantly, making sure my settings were correct and unchanged. Knowing I only had the 1st 3 songs to shoot, I made my rounds very fast and fought my way through the overcrowded photo pit. My favorite image I captured(above) was actually taken during the 4th song. The evil CSC rebel force security guards were invading the pit and exterminating the photographers out. As I was leaving, I turned around and saw JAY-Z heading towards my side of the stage. So, like a Patrick Swayze in Red Dawn, I snuck past the security using the camouflage of retreating photographers, creeping up to the side of the stage. I stood up just as JAY-Z started pointing to the crowd and I popped off about 5 more shots just before security noticed me and quickly apprehended me. They put their hands in my lens, blocking my shot, making my powers useless. As I walked out, proudly, I roughly scrolled through my images and viewed the last batch. I screamed WOLVERIIINNN….. I mean, VICTORIOUSSSS! I got very excited when I saw the above image, I just hoped once I got it blown up it would be in focus. “Persistence”paid off and I walked away with my favorite live shot to date, defeating the tough CSC Security Staff. Shooting that show has been a big highlight for me. Hopefully things will keep rolling and more unimaginable things will happen. God is bigger than anything I can fathom. I am truly thankful to have gotten that opportunity. Big thanks to KROQ and Goldenvoice for getting me a photopass for Coachella. Also big thanks to JAY-Z. Several of the bigger bands called a last minute audible and 95% of the photographers weren’t allowed in the pit to shoot. Thankfully JAY-Z was cool enough to let all photo pass photographers in the pit, as it was supposed to be. Out of the 300+ photos from his show, here are my favorite. Hoping one day to actually do a set up shoot with him, however this will definitely do for now.

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JAY-Z welcomes Memphis Bleek to the stage.

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“The most essential factor is persistence – the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come.”
- James Whitcomb Riley

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Kayla: That's like, the photographers dream story. (04.27.2010 03:06pm)
Klariza: you could not rule any harder right now. good job my friend. <3 (04.27.2010 03:51pm)
Ryan: If photography wasn't your suit, writing would be. Excelently put! As usual. (04.27.2010 04:02pm)
Donovan: Awesome job! These photos are amazing. Congrats. (04.27.2010 04:44pm)
Sasha: Kickass Bro! (04.27.2010 08:56pm)
Mandy: freakin' love jay-z the first & last photos are my favorites. along with him welcoming memphis bleek to the stage. on second look, i also really enjoy the one under him & memphis bleek why the heck are you so awesome?! oh right, you just are. in all seriousness, though, these are epic, you're amazing, & you just keep getting better. (04.27.2010 11:07pm)
Lizziebot: Wow. Just....wow. In awe. What more can I say? (04.28.2010 10:10am)
Gabe: These are fresh. I love how graphic the first one is, with the red stripe. Could be a live album/dvd cover. Great work Cale! (04.28.2010 01:26pm)
Keith: Love your stuff, Cale. This is awesome! (04.28.2010 02:35pm)
cale: Keith - Much appreciated sir. Love your comment! (04.29.2010 03:03pm)
cale: Gabe - Thanks dude, definitely trying to send it around and see if their management is interested in using it! I hope so. (04.29.2010 03:04pm)
cale: Lizzie - Thank you very much. I hope I will have some more work to leave you speechless! (04.29.2010 03:04pm)
cale: Mandy - Your comments just get better and better. Hope more work keeps piling in with these leading the way! (04.29.2010 03:05pm)
cale: Sasha - You kick ass dude. Stoked to collaborate. (04.29.2010 03:05pm)
cale: Donovan - Thanks a lot sir. Was a dream come true. (04.29.2010 03:06pm)
cale: Ryan - I love making normal stories dramatic. (04.29.2010 03:06pm)
cale: Klariza - Hahaha yeah, I gained my dignity back! (04.29.2010 03:07pm)
cale: Kayla - Well it was a big goal of mine! Stoked to have completed it! (04.29.2010 03:07pm)
Allison G: You got phenominal skillz as a photographer, these all look as if they belong in an autobiography about J-Z. The last one is by far my favorite. P.S. WISH you were interested in maternity shoots! (04.29.2010 04:14pm)
Berkshire wedding photographer: tremendous! Jay Z is a an awesome guy.A authentic modern day role model. I took my kids to see him last year in concert and had a fantastic time. (05.07.2010 02:42am)
Michelle: I'm a HUGE Jay-Z fan and these pics are awesome. Thanks for sharing them as well as your story!! (05.14.2010 11:24am)
cale: Michelle - Thanks, I am a HUGE fan as well. Stoked you liked them. (05.16.2010 03:41pm)
cale: Shaune - Thanks! His show is really incredible isn't it? Very awesome guy. (05.16.2010 03:46pm)
Kristen: throwin up the illuminati sign in pic number 6! CRAZY (05.17.2010 09:05pm)

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Loveline Promos w/SLASH & Steven Adler

posted in Lighting, Photography, Uncategorized, blog Thursday, April 22, 2010

A couple weeks ago Loveline decided to make PsychoMike a regular for the show. Most of Los Angeleanos have probably heard him on the Kevin and Bean show over at KROQ. PsychoMike is a man of many impressions and seriously one of the funniest guys I have ever met. When he pulls out his Manny Ramirez(Los Angeles Dodgers) impression I about lose it every time. I was fortunate enough to get asked to come shoot the new promotional material for the show. It was good seeing Dr. Drew again, he had very nice words about the previous photos I had taken.

The shoot was simple. Tommy and I dressed the room with white sheet paper and shot away. Here are a few of my favorite shots.

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This is common when around Mike. You fall over laughing.

Pics from the show on air w/ SLASH and Steven Adler, both former members of Guns N’ Roses.

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Brett B: Promos look absolutely great man. Pumped for you! (04.27.2010 01:53pm)
cale: Brett - Thanks man, more pumped to come home and kick it! (04.29.2010 03:07pm)