Back to the Roots

So today was a day for me to get back to my roots in the world of photography. After taking the trip to Rocks State Park on Saturday I really felt connected to nature again, it was nice, I haven't felt that way in a while. After that day it took me back to the days going hiking with my family and having a blast at different parks. After that flood of memories and taking nature photos again I decided to go out on a nice day trip today. I went out to North Point State Park which is about five minutes from my house and just walked around. After walking I managed to get a few cool pictures including one that I am super duper duper proud of, but I am not saying why...just check back tomorrow to see the picture. Also I experimented more with HDR photography without a model, just landscapes to see if I have an eye for it at all. It was nice to connect with nature and snap photos all at the same time. Tomorrow I am thinking of heading up to Fort Howard Park but we will see, maybe I will try to find someplace new to explore.

Random Movie Fact: In the 2004 film Man on Fire, Writer Brian Helgeland first saw the original Man on Fire when he was renting videos in the late-'80s. He walked in to the video store where Quentin Tarantino was working, and asked what was good. Tarantino recommended Man on Fire.

RIP Tony Scott and Phyllis Diller

Thanks for the support,
Daniel Hess

Biggest Location Secure

So after about a week and a half of ups and downs when it comes to finding locations today I was able to secure my first one at the Edgemere Fire Hall on April 22nd. This location is going to be used for the prom scene which is the last scene in the film, it is also the biggest one. I am hoping to have at least one hundred extras for the scene and anything less or more than would still be great but 100 is the number I am going for. Now that I have gotten that location down I am going to move onto how to dress the set as well as what supplies I need for the scene. It was 460 to rent the hall so I am hoping this will not turn into a bust as this is the most amount of money I have ever spent at one time on a film set. Wish me luck with this.

Anyone interested in being an extra on April 22nd at the Edgemere Volunteer Fire Hall should email me at mind_confided@yahoo.com. There will be free food and drinks as well as free parking.

Thanks for the support,
Daniel Hess