VIDEO SHOOTER
My early training as a photographer is invaluable here, as I transitioned from capturing still images to incorporating the fourth dimension of time and the audio of a video camera.
When I wear my Director of Photography hat, I ensure every shot is meticulously composed and perfectly lit to match my vision. However, when I transition to straightforward video shooting, I embrace the technical precision required while having the maturity to let someone else “steer the ship.” This balance allows me to focus on delivering the highest-quality visuals and audio, contributing seamlessly to the project’s overall vision.
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MIKE WHAN
talking heads
Using limited equipment, I captured and delivered heartfelt farewell messages for LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan, showcasing my videography skills and ability to produce high-quality results under challenging conditions.
As Mike Whan, LPGA Commissioner’s tenure, came to a close, he entrusted me with the task of capturing two deeply personal messages: one to the LPGA family he was leaving and one to the new family he would be leading at the USGA. These messages were not just formalities but heartfelt expressions of gratitude and anticipation.
As the rest of my team was on the road at various sites worldwide with our higher-end gear, I had to use our remaining, more limited assets for this task.
Back at headquarters, I used a Canon 5D Mark IV to shoot in 4k and recorded two audio tracks on one of our older Tascam units with a Sennheiser shotgun microphone. With this setup and my skills, I successfully recorded and delivered Mike’s deeply personal messages on time, all while managing the harsh Florida sun and background road noise.
Mike’s trust in me to handle these critical and heartfelt messages underscores his confidence in my ability to deliver under any circumstances.
COMMISSIONER’S TROPHY
studio shoot
I captured the challenging rotating studio shot of the uniquely designed trophy symbolizing LPGA’s inclusivity, creating an animation loop featured prominently in the season-ending LPGA Rolex Awards celebration.
The trophy you see here, a unique creation from Commissioner Mike Whan’s tenure, symbolizes the warm and inclusive nature of the LPGA Founders, the commissioner, the players, and the staff.
Its design, resembling a hug, powerfully represents their aim to fully and warmly embrace all they met.
Its elegant and flowing silver form makes it one of the more challenging items to record. But here, you can see the original rotating studio shot I captured. I used it to create the animation loop you see here, which featured prominently in the season-ending LPGA Rolex Awards celebration.
FOUNDERS CUP
& SHIRLEY’S LEGACY
on-site shoots
As a shooter, I captured dynamic b-roll and on-the-fly interviews for the LPGA Professionals series, showcasing my versatility and responsiveness on tournament sites.
These are examples of my broader work on a tournament site from a shooter’s perspective.
It combined gathering b-roll for various features already in the pipeline with shooting specific, on-the-fly requests, like the interviews for an LPGA Professionals series shown in these behind-the-scenes shots.
We also edited together a quick feature on Shirley Spork, one of the last founders of the LPGA, who passed away just before this event.
CHANGING THE
FACE OF THE GAME
commercial spots
I orchestrated a complex shoot for the Girls Golf program, utilizing tight and sweeping jib shots, contributing to membership growth from tens of thousands to over a million, and establishing new sites globally.
This shoot was for one of our highly produced spots for our Girls Golf program.
In the setup illustrated here, I needed a tight shot looking down the line of male golfers, which would then pull back to reveal the girl golfer in the foreground. From this shot, we transitioned to a jib camera to capture a sweeping series of shots used in the spot.
This spot was the first in a series we created for Girls Golf to elevate their message. From having memberships in the tens of thousands a decade ago to celebrating their one-millionth member today, these spots have been instrumental in driving membership growth and establishing new sites worldwide year after year.
LPGA HOST “ON LOCATION”
studio shoot
I creatively solved location challenges for LPGA host Hope Barnett by transforming warehouse and office spaces into realistic tournament settings, enabling versatile shots for broadcast and social media, and efficiently producing multiple intros.
Our LPGA host, Hope Barnett, needed to appear “on location” for a tournament, but she was nowhere near the event and didn’t have a green screen available to create that illusion.
To solve this, I set her up in a warehouse space and applied lighting using a long medium shot to create the illusion of her being outside on a tournament green. This allowed her to deliver her lines as if she were on location.
We also framed these shots so they could be used in multiple formats: 16:9 for broadcast or cropped to square or vertical for social media posts, as indicated by guides on the video screen.
For another scenario, we needed to show her indoors, like a clubhouse overlooking the greens. I placed her in an office with a window through which we could see greenery and dressed the set accordingly.
This setup provided a realistic facsimile of an on-location shoot while giving us more control over the environment. It also allowed Hope to change outfits multiple times and “bank” a series of intros for use over the next month.