Pantless in Seattle
I love the work that Improv Everywhere does. They stage these huge public works of improvisational theater. If you haven’t see any of their hilarious antics, you need to check them out. So, when I heard that Seattle would be having a No-Pants Light Rail Ride, I knew I was going to do video of it. Organized by Emerald City Improv, the event had an amazing turnout. With so many great stories, so many great moments, I could have edited this many different ways. I decided to focus on Mike Warred, a traveler from Las Vegas who knew nothing of the event but decided to join in. Wow. To me, that’s really impressive. Maybe even more impressive than the fact that he just happened to be wearing Superman boxers.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight
The 787 Dreamliner flew for the first time today and I was able to be there and witness it. I did live video leading up to the takeoff, published clips throughout the day on my iPhone using Qik and turned raw video clips from my Sony video camera quickly. I then used video I shot, video shot by Steve Ringman, video shot by Cliff Despeaux and audio from the air traffic control (captured on a police scanner taped to my tripod) to produce this piece.
2009 High School Football Championships
I’ve always loved covering high school state tournaments. This is my first year shooting video. As a still photographer, I’ve always been interested in the culture of sport – everything happening around the field as well as on it. In these videos, I tried to feature the bands as well as the teams.
Real Salt Lake wins MLS Cup
I was able to shoot video at the MLS Cup held here in Seattle, Real Salt Lake against Los Angeles Galazy (including David Beckham). I shot several iPhone videos using Qik and my iPhone during the game and published almost instantly. I also shot with a Canon 5DmII, and produced a higher quality piece after the game.
Election night coverage 2009
Yesterday it was all hands on deck. We covered both sides of three races. With our staffer and the help of three UW students and a journalist on a newspaper exchange program from South Africa, we did it. With everyone out in the field, I watched the speeches most of the candidates made on TV and took notes so I’d be ready to go when the tapes arrived. Tapes were dropped off at my desk, I edited and posted as quickly as possible. Here’s how it all turned out:
All-Comers Track and Field
Children and adults of all ages can compete in the All-Comers Track and Field event, which is organized by Bellingham Parks and Recreation and held every Monday evening at Civic Field during the summer.
The Kalish 2009 | Photo Booth Movie
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The Stan Kalish Picture Editing Workshop is focused on teaching visual storytelling to mid-career picture editors, designers, assignment editors, word editors and multimedia producers. This piece was created to document the participants in the workshop’s twentieth year.
For more information, visit www.kalishworkshop.org.
Cupcake Eating Contest
During the Dirty Dan Days festival in Fairhaven, participants are invited to compete in a cupcake eating contest sponsored by Katie’s Cupcakes. Whoever could eat ten cupcakes the fastest would win.
Sehome plays Squalicum baseball
Sehome's Ben Wilson (7) slides into home past Squalicum's Benton Loney (20) in the sixth inning for Sehome's fifth run at Squalicum High School on Monday, April 27, 2009. Sehome won, 7-1.
Death Cab for Cutie plays Bellingham
Death Cab for Cutie bassist Nick Harmer performs at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Wash. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Death Cab for Cutie, which was formed while its principal members were attending Western Washington University, returned to Bellingham this week to offer a free concert to Western students as well as a paid performance to members of the community. Footage taken from the two performances will be used in an upcoming video project for the band.
Whatcom County Championship golf tournament
Ferndale's Mandy Wittmier tees off through the rain on the third hole at Sudden Valley Golf Course during the Whatcom County Championship golf tournament on Monday, March 30, 2009. Wittimier will be leading the Ferndale team this season through tough competition from other Whatcom County schools, including Sehome High School and Bellingham High School.
Meridian High School soccer
Meridian's Anatoli Datskiy (19) heads the ball during the second half of their game against Burlington-Edison at Meridian High School on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Meridian won, 1-0.
Spring Fashion in Bellingham
This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with eccentric accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Yellow cotton overcoat coat by Suzabelle, availble for $164 at The Paperdoll Plaid dress by Suzabelle, available for $148 at The Paperdoll Red striped headband by Redder than Roses, available for $35 at The Paperdoll Rain boots with cartoon birds by Chooka Signature, available for $52 at Left Right Left
This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with oversized accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Striped menswear shirt by Mink Pink, available for $63 at Frank James Large gold earrings, available for $16 at Frank James Large brimmed hat by San Diego Hat Co., available for $21.60 at Left Right Left Rosy sunglasses, available for $20 at Left Right Left
This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with big accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Teal dress by She-Bible, available for $135 at The Paperdoll Owlita feather earrings by Ashley Doty, available for $75 at The Paperdoll Recycled leather purse by Ashley Watson, available for $345 at The Paperdoll Beaded bracelet, available for $18 at Frank James Black beaded necklace, available for $22 at Frank James Wedge heels by Very Volatile, available for $68 at Mi Shoes
This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with big accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Black and white striped headband by Redder than Roses, available for $35 at The Paperdoll
This year's spring fashion will feature simple fabrics and cuts paired with oversized accessories. Shot on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Striped menswear shirt by Mink Pink, available for $63 at Frank James Jeans by James Jeans, available for $180 at Frank James Large gold earrings, available for $16 at Frank James Large brimmed hat by San Diego Hat Co., available for $21.60 at Left Right Left Rosy sunglasses, available for $20 at Left Right Left Gladiator heels by Blowfish, available for $58 at Mi Shoes
Washington State High School Basketball Championships
This year, I covered several local teams as they tried to pursue the state’s biggest prize in high school basketball. Two teams went all the way: Squalicum boys and Lynden girls. Both state trophies ended up here in Whatcom County. It was amazing to be a part of the journey. Everyone was so kind to me, I’m really thankful I was able to follow these teams.
Members of the Squalicum team douse head coach Dave Dickson with water as he enters the locker room following Squalicum's victory over Burlington-Edison to become the 2A Washington State Boys Basketball Champions at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Member of the Squalicum boys team take pictures of head coach Dave Dickson kissing the state championship trophy in their locker room after winning the 2A state championship over Burlington-Edison at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Lynden's Hannah Shine (20) tries to gain pull the ball away from Eatonville's Emma Loftis (11) during the first round of the 2A State Basketball Championships at the Yakima SunDome on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Lynden beat Eatonville, 55-24, and will advance to play Ellensburg on Thursday.
Lynden's Brandi Benner (3) and Ellensburg's Kim Kelly (15) both fall to the court as they chase a loose ball during the second round of the 2A State Basketball Championships at the Yakima SunDome on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Lynden won, 42-32, and will advance to play Spokane West Valley on Friday.
Lynden's Hannah Shine (20) grabs the ball in front of Archbishop Murphy's Sam Pettinger (22) during the 2A Washington State Girls Basketball Championship game at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009. Lynden won, 48-41, to become the state champions.
The Lynden girls team celebrates after beating Archbishop Murphy, 48-41, to become the 2A Washington State champions at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
During the 2A Washington State Basketball Championship at the Yakima SunDome on Saturday, March 14, 2009.
2008 Wrestling State championship
Sehome's Thayne Yazzie and Riverside's Jacob Desroches spin upside down on their heads during a 160-pound 2A match during the first day of the 2008 Mat Classic XX wrestling state championship at the Tacoma Dome. Yazzie lost the match.
Mount Baker's Ashlee Phy flexes her arms, celebrating her victory over Skyline's Alexis Willcher for the 145-pound girls championship title as well as a team title for the Mount Baker girls team during the 2008 Mat Classic XX wrestling state championship at the Tacoma Dome. In order for Mount Baker's girls team to win the state title, Phy needed to win by a pin and she did.
Blaine head coach Craig Foster comforts Blaine's Jacob Humphrey after Humphrey lost to Black Hills' Nick Burnham in the 119-pound 2A championship match during the 2008 Mat Classic XX wrestling state championship at the Tacoma Dome. For the second year in a row, Humphrey won second place in his division.
This was my first year covering a wrestling state championship. I am very thankful that I was able to be there. The emotion that the athletes showed on the mats was amazing. I was deeply impressed by all of them and hope to be able to photograph more wrestling events in the future.
Lynden Rodeo Queen
Hilary Zender of Bellingham was crowned the first Miss Lynden Rodeo Queen at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden on January 24, 2009. The pageant included a horsemanship competition, in which participants demonstrated their riding skills in front of a panel of judges. "This is a privilege," Zender said. "Rodeo is definitely a passion of mine." Organizers of the Lynden Rodeo hope to make the pageant an annual event.
Cross Country Athletes of the Year
Sehome's Annie Moore, left, and Clinton Overman have been named the All-County Cross Country athletes of the year for 2008. Under the leadership of Moore and Overman, both the girls and boys teams at Sehome High School won the 2008 cross country 2A state championships. As individuals, Moore finished ninth and Overman finished second.
Whatcom County Flooding
Jim Taber returns to his house on Washington St. after rowing a boat around his Ferndale neighborhood as flood waters continue to rise on Thursday afternoon, January 8, 2009. Taber's garage was flooded, but he was thinking that his house would likely be okay. Flood waters were deeper in other areas, so Taber decided to use the boat to check in on friends and neighbors.