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THE HUMBLE STORY OF OREGON WINE

TRAVEL OREGON VIDEO

A dream assignment to capture the spirit of the Oregon wine industry for Travel Oregon – if only it hadn’t been with assigned in the wettest spring in recent memory, when everything was dormant in the vineyards. Luckily the sun came out at the 11th hour, we were able to capture some vineyard footage in a whirlwind 24 hours, and add in existing stock footage we’d captured at the same locations previous years. Always a pleasure to collaborate with writer Kerry Newberry, and thanks to the people and dogs of Cheahalem winery, Cristom winery, Eyrie Vineyards, and Beaux Fréres.

Here’s a link to the full story on Travel Oregon Website

http://traveloregon.com/trip-ideas/oregon-stories/the-humble-story-of-oregon-wine/

New Zealand Sustainable Wine

Are you curious why 95% of New Zealand’s wineries are certified sustainable?  We asked a selection of sustainable, organic and biodynamic winegrowers to share their personal inspirations.   This short video is the beginning of our work creating a documentary film about the impact of sustainable practices in the world’s best winemaking regions.

Stay tuned for additional stories and photos from those interviewed.   Here’s a few of my favorite quotes that we didn’t have space for in the shorter teaser video.

James Milton spreading biodynamic preparation 501 on vines, Gisborne, New Zealand

James Milton spreading biodynamic preparation 501 on vines, Gisborne, New Zealand

“It’s about intuition, imagination, and inspiration…” – James Milton

Groundcover between vines still vibrant with flowers in the fall, Ata Rangi, New Zealand

Groundcover between vines still vibrant with flowers in the fall, Ata Rangi, New Zealand

“Sustainability to me means approaching everything on a long term basis, looking into the future… the agriculture side, the winemaking side, the family side, the economic side” – Clive Patton, Ata Rangi

Clive Paton, founder, Ata Rangi, Martinborough, New Zealand

Clive Paton, founder, Ata Rangi, Martinborough, New Zealand

The bush block is very important, I know this because I can be overseas, in some of my favorite cities, and every day I’m thinking about the bush block, how many days will it be before I’m able to get back to the bush block, to be able to look after my trees and connect with the land……I need to be back in my own space looking after the things that might take 200 years to grow, … just to have this place that grounds you, keeps me sane. – Clive Patton, Ata Rangi

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Washington Wine Commission award winning videos

Telly Awards logoI”m thrilled to share the news that ‘Our Story’ video about the history, people and terroir of Washington State wine just won a Telly Award! In the industries premier award for film and video productions “Our Story” was recognized from a field of nearly 12,000 entries from across the globe & awarded the Silver Telly – an honor that less than 10 percent of entries receive – in the Non-Broadcast Productions Travel/Tourism category.  Special thanks to Steve Warner & Chris Stone of Washington State Wine, and the creative talents of Dane Henry, Robert Holmes, & Tim Shisler, an amazing team to work with to tell the story of ‪#‎WaWine‬!

Here’s the consumer version of “Our Story”:

Washington State Wine: Our Story from Washington State Wine on Vimeo.

Here’s a few behind the scenes photos from our video campaign for the Washington State Wine commission. We’ve reunited the same team as the Noble Spirit documentary film: Tim Shisler/ Wit House Productions & myself as producers, Dane Henry/ Deep Roots Media as director / DP, and Bob Holmes as 2nd camera. We’ve also added Sean Haverstock to operate the RC Helicopter and 30 foot jib, and Bryan Liscinsky as 1st AC/ Timelapse.

Touring couple meets the winemaker & friends for outdoor wine event at Figgins Family Vineyard, Walla Walla

Touring couple meets the winemaker & friends for outdoor wine event at Figgins Family Vineyard

Dane Henry & I shoot shooting the lifestyle finale at Figgins Family Vineyard

Dane Henry & I shoot shooting the lifestyle finale at Figgins Family Vineyard

We’ve enjoyed brainstorming concepts to showcase the dramatic, natural beauty, welcoming spirit, and exceptional wine quality of the Washington wine industry. Special thanks for the Washington State Wine Commission – Stever Warner; executive director, Chris Stone; vice president of marketing & communications, Rob Anderson; marketing director, and Sean Sullivan, consultant – we’ve had a great time working with you and look forward to the next shoots this summer and fall.

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2014 Year review, Top photos slideshow


2014 was an exceptional year with travels overseas leading photography workshops and editorial / commercial assignments & in Burma, Laos, Costa Rica, Maui, Okanagan, British Columbia & Iceland.

In addition, my first documentary film, THE NOBLE SPIRIT was completed and begun the film festival circuit. My fourth wine book, SPECTACULAR WINERIES OF OREGON was published. I also had the pleasure of woking with the best creative team I’ve experienced for a series of videos and photos for the Washington Wine Commission (stay tuned for release in 2015).

THANK YOU for sharing the adventures with me!

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2014 highlights slideshow – Images by Andrea Johnson