Creative Director / Cinematographer / Entrepreneur / Building @larkhaus
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Joined July 2009
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Study the news, you'll conclude that things have never been worse.
Study history, you'll conclude that things have never been better.
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This paragraph by Haruki Murakami hits hard:
“Once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”
TOMORROW!
“I spent 30 years preparing to be a director… and by the time I was ready, I wondered if I’d missed my chance.”
Jay Holben has worked every job on set — actor, gaffer, cinematographer, writer — all to become a better director and educator.
In tomorrow’s episode, he opens up about the setbacks that nearly broke him, the lessons no one teaches you, and why learning how to lead, communicate, and keep going might be more important than talent.
This one is raw, honest, and packed with wisdom for any filmmaker who’s ever felt behind, burned out, or like they’re still not “there yet.”
Full Episode drops tomorrow.
I was listening to Adam Grant talk about potential.
He said something along the lines of:
“We don’t regret what we try and fail. We regret what we never attempt.”
One of my fears in life is "what if I don't live up to my potential?"
Our potential isn’t just a gift, it’s a responsibility.
What happens when we leave our potential unused?
What do we miss out on becoming?
I think that fear is there to help me when I feel stuck waiting, second-guessing, or stuck in overthinking.
I’ve been writing a lot more lately.
It’s a new practice for me, and honestly, I don’t know what I’m doing.
But it’s something I want to get better at.
I’ve been tracking thoughts and ideas that come up as I read, listen, or work on things for @larkhaus, and I want to share more of them.
This is one of those posts.
Just a few reflections inspired by what I’ve been learning and thinking about lately.
I hope something in here resonates with you.
If it does, let me know. I’d love to keep going.
Come hang out tomorrow for a Q&A on the Cinematography of Nosferatu with Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke and Production Designer Craig Lathrop.
11AM EST!
RSVP here:
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“‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40
My favorite part of Awards season is seeing all of the “underdogs” get nominated.
The people who’ve been working on a dream for many years and never gave up.
How many times did they almost quit? How many people told them it was better to move on?
It takes so much resilience to hear no a thousand times. To keep going, and believe in a dream when no one else can see it.
Those are the best stories.
Film friends, we're hosting a live Q&A with @jomofray, the cinematographer for Nickel Boys, this Monday at 11am PST. Joined by John Simmons, ASC.
Come hang!
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"The best thing I could do was prepare myself for an opportunity that was going to come, but I had no idea when, or where, or how."
Shelly Johnson, ASC.
Cinematographer/President of the ASC.
The full interview with Shelly is on our YouTube Channel!
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Embrace Community instead of Comparison.
Cinematographer Oren Soffer.
The full episode with Oren is on our YouTube channel!
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You have to appreciate where you've been in your journey while continuing to develop forward momentum in your career.
Matheus Bastos, Cinematographer.
Full interview on our Youtube Channel!
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Keep growing and developing yourself.
Full episode with Em Michelle Gonzales on our Youtube Channel!
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No one tells the story of the hero where everything worked the first time.
The harder the hardship, the more epic the story.
You have to bring your A-Game to capture the best moments while shooting a film.
Our episode with Camera Operator/Cinematographer Em Gonzales is up next!
We're excited to share this episode with you.
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