Traveling to Haiti

This time next week, I will be in Port au Prince. I will be there for 5 days with Kids Against Hunger, documenting as they give out food and clean water. This organization has delivered nutritious meals to over 60 countries since it was founded [1999], with over 10 million meals delivered to Haiti since the devastating earthquake. While there we will also visit some of their churches and orphanages. This will be quite an experience, as I have not been out of the country in almost 15 years. Also, Haiti is what's considered an LDC, or Least Developed Country, which ranks it below the standards of the 3rd-world classification. The average native lives on about $50USD per month.

If you would like to donate to a trusted company (tax-deductible), check out the Kids Against Hunger website.

Chelsey Fatula Photoshoot

I recently wrapped a Photoshoot with model/dancer Chelsey Fatula. Some may recognize her as "Lil Hood" from VH1's For the Love of Ray J. Super cool to work with and awesome friend!

Photoshoot - Sam Flax/Nelquan's Barbershop

Just to get caught up, one of my favorite shoots last year (last month) was at Nelquan's Barbershop. Not only is it authentic, but the owner is a great guy and used to cut the hair of one of the models parents. The shots were used to establish an Art Director's portfolio for a local client. Above is one of my favorite shots, though I am not sure which images were actually chosen. Nelquan's Barbershop is located at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Hwy 436 in Orlando, FL.

Updates Coming Soon.

The New Year has been good. I've been busy and when I'm not, I'm sick. Currently editing the @VH1lilhood photoshoot, also have a new music video coming up with Orlando recording artist "Cleric." Here is my latest:



As always, keep up with me on twitter.com/CNoteVP and youtube.com/placeproductions

Carlos Ferragamo Video Shoot

Just before the holidays, I was contacted by New York's own Carlos Ferragamo. He pitched a concept to me about a track called "Killing Myself," from his upcoming Shades of Blue EP. He wanted to show the downfall and struggles that commonly follow the indulgence normally seen today. This marks our second official collaboration.

The video is now in the stages of color correction, and will be released at 6:00pm EST on Tuesday!!

Fall Festival 2010 - First Baptist Church

I'm a little late posting this. Have three new music videos, and also for the past six weeks I have been editing for First Baptist Church. This is a multi-cultural congregation, and they have an impressive Media Ministry. I currently play the role of Assistant Editor and have worked on group DVDs as well as their National Broadcast, The Winning Edge. One thing that is very important to me is to use my gift to uplift others, and I think this fits perfectly.

Last month, they [First Baptist Church] held their annual Fall Festival. Since I knew this would be a joyous event, I headed out with my T2i. They had a great turnout, as I'm sure they always do. There was all sorts of food and games, and plenty of sweet (literally) prizes. I got a bag full myself! Other activities included a magic show, face painting, dunk tank and hay ride. Go to the gallery.

FBC's neighbor is Antioch MBC, and this year their events were on different days, so I was able to attend both.

Feature Film - A Fighting Chance

I had the pleasure of working with Dockyard Productions, for ESPN Films on the feature A Fighting Chance. This is a documentary style film about the MMA fighter Kyle Maynard. Kyle was born without arms and legs, but he did not let this stop him from living his life. Beyond being an award winning fighter, Kyle is also a motivational speaker and best selling author. The film gives a glimpse into Kyle's day to day life and travels with him as he prepares for his first official MMA match. The premiere is tonight on ESPN2 at 7:00pm EST.