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Behind the Lens: Capturing Chiharu Shiota’s Powerful ICA Boston Watershed Installation

Working with contemporary artist Chiharu Shiota on the ICA Boston’s Watershed Exhibit was an experience defined by creativity, introspection, and gratitude. Capturing and editing this project was more than just another filmmaking task—it was a chance to step into the meditative realm Shiota creates, threading together human connection and memory with an elegance that few artists possess.

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A Leap into the Music Space: Directing for Yo-Yo Ma's Music Art Life Project

As we crossed the threshold into 2023, I set a goal for myself. After years of creating short films for brands and organizations, I wanted to venture into the music space and merge the cinematic storytelling I'm known for with the powerful language of music. Little did I know, a call would soon come that would bring this dream to fruition.

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Unveiling the Magic of 'Mariposa Relámpago': A Behind-the-Scenes Journey

I am thrilled to share with you an extraordinary journey I embarked on recently. It was a voyage into the heart of a mesmerizing art exhibit, 'Mariposa Relámpago' by Guadalupe Maravilla, currently on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston and curated by Ruth Erickson. As the creator, alongside Kris Wilton, of the introduction video for this exhibit, I had the unique opportunity to delve deep into the essence of Maravilla's work and bring it to life through the lens of my camera.

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A Dream Project for the ICA Boston

This next decade, balancing a family and a blossoming career, is honestly frightening, but it’s moments like those I had with my wife, watching families view our work together, that provided me with so much gratitude that I get to live this crazy creative life. Before you know it, that will be me putting headphones over my kids’ ears, while we experience some art together. What a beautiful life.

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New Motion Work for Reebok Classics

I recently shot 100 Reebok Basketball shoes for Reebok Classics and edited them into a 60s clip to show off their archive and retro shoe selection. My favorite is the Shaqnosis, I always wanted a pair as a kid. The video now lives on Reebok’s Basketball Retro page. Enjoy!

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Reebok and Harpoon Brewery Keg Workout

I recently had one of the greatest requests ever....to photograph an elite crossfitter lifting kegs at my favorite brewery, Harpoon. The images and created GIFs were then used on the Reebok and Harpoon social channels. A beautiful collaboration!

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Todd Balf for Runner's World Magazine

Adventure writer Todd Balf shot for Runner's World Magazine and his essay about running the Wings for Life Run that supports research studies about spinal cord injuries. Published in the December 2017 edition of Runner's World. 

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