BEHIND THE LENS: Photo Shoot Master Mix

BEHIND THE LENS: Photo Shoot Master Mix from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

(itunes: Jay-Z, Blueprint 3)

Yesterday I had a meeting with a nuclear guy/director/friend, David Bermejo. We talked shop, talked passion, talked what it takes to make it in this crazy business we're in. One of the things we kept coming back to is doing what we love and making sure we have a good time doing it.

One thing that is crucial to any set I'm on be it still or video, I want to make sure my client is having a good, NO, GREAT TIME. Its very simple really, good vibes, good times, great attitude, all that does go into making an amazing image or video. When everyone is feeding of each others energy the creativity really comes naturally.

Joan Red

BEHIND THE LENS: Joan Red from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

(itunes: aerosmith, doors cover of love me two times)

Did anyone else have this problem with the new iTunes....after the update it can't locate 30% of my music library. Yes the songs are there and its making me locate each "missing" song individually. Not a problem but I have over 50+ gigs of music. Very annoying. Maybe one of my interns won't find this as tedious as I do. Or if they do I can reward/bribe them...

Much to get accomplished this week. Be sure to check out Joan Red, they are some pretty rad guys.

Later peeps!

Personal work....smallville

Small Town from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

I grew up in a small town in Western Pennsylvania. Fortunately my career allows me the opportunity to travel but I have yet to discover a place as charming and quirky as the areas located within Mercer County. The more I think about my roots the more I realize how out of touch much of America is with small town life. Once a thriving economy thanks to steel mill plants, Mercer County has undergone many changes. But the silver lining behind it all remains, core mom and pop attractions are still able to thrive thanks to their unique offerings. My hope is this book will inspire you to take a vacation that is a bit off the beaten path.

You can buy this book on blurb.

SPECIAL THANKS:
I'd like to give a very warm thank you to Laura at Tara, Connie at Daffin's and Peggy at The Winner. Without your willingness and hospitality this book would not be possible. Thank you for sharing. And Connie, thanks for the amazing chocolate!

FYI:
When I have some down time (is there such a thing), I'm going to put up some video footage I filmed while working on this project. You just have to see some of these places in action, especially the feeding of the fish.

Monet Monico on MTV P. Diddy's STARMAKER

Monet Monico on MTV P.Diddy's Starmaker from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

photo shoot with Disney supa star, MONET from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

(itunes: Bjork on this fine monday)

It feels great to see friends/clients you adore succeed. Case in point, Monet! Thanks to MTV you can watch her rock out on P. Diddy's STARMAKER.

In last weeks episode she was voted #1 with her rendition of Katy Perry's Hot N Cold. My crew and I have been lucky enough to hear her in person because she randomly sings on every shoot we've had together...and yes, she's got amazing pipes. Combine her talent with the charm and class bestowed upon her, thanks to her down to earth parents, and a Star is Born.

FYI - the first video contains never before seen images from one of our many shoots together. The second video is from our shoot at the roller rink. Stay tuned for many more shoots that have yet to be blogged about, more rockstars and some personal projects too. Happy Monday everyone!

Sparks the Rescue

BEHIND THE LENS: Sparks the Rescue for Fearless Records from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

At MCO, heading to PIT for a week of work...as usual check twitter and tumblr for updates. Peace out!

So this is pretty neato, thanks PDN

Lip Dub - Don't Stop Believing by Journey from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.
(itunes: sparks the rescue, entire cd)
I never enter things like this, never ever. But my studio manager, producer and friend Michelle Marconi gives me a hard time when each contest rolls around. So I caved to her suggestion and VIOLA! This video has been selected into PDN’s Self Promotion Awards, category: Digital Self-Promotions. It will appear in the 2009 October issue as well as online at pdnonline.com Thanks to the many music makers and rock-n-rollers that participated. And Michelle, thanks for believing, hold on to that feeling...street lights, people.....

View the youtube version here.

Boston + Salem this week

Working on location all week, all of August totally booked with shoots, if the postings here get a little sparse check the goings on here:

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Music Videos, yeah we do that too!

BEHIND THE LENS: Million Year Echo from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

(itunes, off)

The lack of photography related posts this month can be directly attributed to the fact that we have been filming and producing a few videos. Soon to be shared with you lovely peeps. Here's some behind the scenes to tide you over.

Peace out-

I need an emotional Heimlich.

(itunes: johnny cash and june carter)

Is it really the END of July. Man I remember time would pass by so slow when I was a child. Now my days are filled with work, love, cycling, yoga, cameras, pug, phone calls, emails, oh my...I really don't know where this post is going but allow me to recap this month.

If you do something you love, when you wake up every day, even if its your own stress, your own workload, your own life you can feel great about grinding away. Earlier this month I was in New York filming a RAD music video for Universal, the group, Million Year Echo.

When I got back into town I went straight into prepping a mini documentary/advertorial style for women's surf/skate company BellaSol. That was filmed last week. I learned how to spot dolphins and sharks in the water. Kudos to the surfers who have the balls to do what they love at New Symrna Beach. Swimming is a long lost love of mine but I'm seriously re-thinking wether or not to enter the ocean near the shark capital of the world.

To top it all off I had a shoot with Tony Little.. What a neat guy, and I have loads of video from that shoot also.

Yes, I swear I'll catch everyone up soon. But if I go back to NY on Friday it might be a while...fingers crossed...

Oh, yeah, hope you dig this photo of HAYES. It feels kinda subtle but magical somehow....I don't know, what do you think?

John Frank and his Fast Car

Behind the Lens: JOHN FRANK from Brook Pifer on Vimeo.

(itunes: missy elliot, son of a gun)

Shooting NYC, very busy, but low and behold time to blog. Check out the video for a little inside joke regarding a Coke Zero plug. View the youtube version here.


While I'm filming in New York you can keep up with all the shenanigans via a host of wholesome online goodness, take your pick:

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