One of the very best jobs of each year, I love seeing the ‘behind the scenes’ of the movie business. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is an important stop on the Academy Awards circuit, so writers, directors, actors, studio execs…etc. all attend and make for such an amazing experience interacting with the community and...
One of the very best times of the year to be an event photographer! Event Photography in the best city in the country and at a fantastic 10 day International Film Festival…yes please!! From most of the Oscar nominees, to behind the scenes movers and shakers in the industry to incredible parties…this festival is the...
This year the festival started on a somber note. After terrible fires charred the hills, a devastating mudslide tore through Montecito just weeks before the start of the festival. On a positive note, the fundraisers and camaraderie around town was heartwarming to see. Attendees wore ribbons of support throughout the festival… One of the most beautiful...
Going to the movies is an escape from reality and lets the mind wander, but the beauty of film festivals is that the movies come to life. It is incredible to see and meet the actors, learn why the screenplay was written and hear from those behind the scenes describe their experiences. Photographing for...
The year started off in Scottsdale, Arizona and Amelia Island, Florida covering the successful Gooding & Co. selling some of the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars! The 2016 Scottsdale Auctions totaled more than $43 million dollars, including a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans, setting a new world auction record at $6,490,000....
One of the films I was asked to photograph for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival was, Amy Berg’s “West of Memphis“. I quickly realized two things… 1) This was much more than a film… and 2) I was not plugged into current events when I was in high school! Here is a summary of...
There were over 23 Oscar nominees at the Santa Barbara Film Festival last week! So many talented and inspirational people that truly excel at what they do. Here are some of my favorite images of the most recognizable faces. The first set of images are from the World Premiere of the film ‘Darling Companion‘ starring...
I’ve been lucky enough to photograph the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for a few years now and it’s one of my all-time favorite jobs! Not necessarily because of the movie stars (although that is definitely a lot of fun), but the size and scope of the event is so exciting. From red carpets to...