Mark Holthusen Shoot

Today I got to work with an amazing photographer, Mark Holthusen, who has a crazy creative style. Check out his work.  He's a world renowned shooter, International Photographer of the Year last year, Hasselblad Master this year and he's shooting a series of dime store novel covers. I was super stoked to be a part of some of his portfolio work.

The shoot was produced by Jason Santos (below in plaid) at Left Space Studios in San Francisco. Great space!
For my scene, Mark was recreating some old school Zane Gray type western shots

I got to pose as if I was being shot over a fence. The hat, gun, and fence would be added later and Jason Santos (the guy holding me) would be removed! Ahh the wonders of photoshop!

Here's the image we were recreating.

The ironic thing was just a couple years ago I was in the exact same studio space in western wear for Sony Buzz.

HP Commercial

Shot an internet commercial for HP on their campus, (days before APPLE bought it).
The commercial spotlighted software that was for small business owners. This particular spot centered around a catering business.

St. Francis Hotel Photo Shoot

Did a photo shoot for the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco on Union Square. One of those things were we don't get paid but in exchange, now my wife and I get to stay a night there in one of the King Luxury rooms! Stoked to use that for our anniversary in November. So, there I am, don't blink. I'm in the back..you can't miss that RED leash on the white dog.

http://www.westinstfrancis.com/


Perks: Got to work with a dog. And got to be shot by a great photographer from my hometown of Chicago: Elizabeth Fraiberg. Check out her great work.

Working with the Boys & Girls' Club

Broadway by The Bay Partners with Boys & Girls' Club from Tony Gapastione on Vimeo.

All About Alice

All About Alice from Anthony Kumasaka on Vimeo.

Wrapping up, "All About Alice"

The only time a Mercedes will be parked in my driveway. Yep, we got to film at my house.
Below, Ross Turner, comedian/actor preps for his scene. Look closely at how the picture behind him gives him perfect "bunny ears."
George Passaras was in the film, too, filming below in the car.



Director Gerrard Pinto. (Isn't that a great Hollywood type name?).

and got word that these guys one the award in the Genesis Film Festival at Santa Clara University.

Gallo

Wardrobe was all from Urban Outfitters and vintage shop style!


Photo Shoot today for Gallo. It was all about being a hipster in this crazy cool San Francisco loft.