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Behind the Lens: Filming Floyd Mayweather for Michael Jordan and Brand Jordan
In November 2005, an unexpected opportunity arose to document Floyd Mayweather Jr. during a critical phase of his boxing career. Nike’s...
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Sep 20, 20253 min read


Behind the Lens: A Personal Reflection
Luta Young The Beginning: Coffee Shop Conversations Coffee please This journey began in the most humble of places—coffee shops...
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Jul 20, 20256 min read


Two Americas: Why One Voice Still Matters
Before I went to my first protest—the one that ended with multiple Waymo vehicles being set on fire—I did something I never imagined I'd...
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Jul 19, 20255 min read


Celebrating Keelan Carothers: From Studio Assistant to HBO Gaffer
There's something special about watching a friend achieve their dreams. I've been there for the journey, and I couldn't be prouder of...
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Jun 4, 20254 min read


An Inspiring Evening at the ASC: Learning from Squid Game 2's Kim Ji-yong
ASC Clubhouse Last night at the American Society of Cinematographers, I had the privilege of witnessing something truly special - an...
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May 29, 20253 min read


Remembering Raven, my friend and Creative Collaborator.
Raven Krogstad I recently lost my friend Raven, and I wanted to share one of my favorite memories out of the many I've had with her. It's...
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May 27, 20251 min read


Working on "The Cove": My Journey with an Oscar-Winning Documentary
My journey with the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove has been nothing short of transformative. As a freelance editor and...
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May 25, 20254 min read


Traveling with Michael Jordan as His Cinematographer
In 2006, I had an unforgettable experience that any filmmaker or sports enthusiast would dream of: I became Michael Jordan's personal...
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May 24, 20254 min read


South Park Anal Prob
From Avid Rescue to South Park: My Unexpected Journey with Matt and Trey Parker" In 1995-1996, shortly after leaving NBC 9 News and...
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May 24, 20253 min read


Behind the Lens: My Experience as Director of Photography for HBO's 'Rap Sh!t' with Issa Rae
# Behind the Lens: HBO's "Rap Sh!t" BTS
Capturing Issa Rae's creative vision required precision. My five-camera RED V Raptor/Komodo setup w
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May 23, 20254 min read
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