i spent a lovely day in seattle taking some promo photo’s of Thomas Dutton, the singer of my new band Forgive Durden. we wanted these to have a different look than the usual “band guy” photograph and went for more of the GQ guy look. on a plus side i got to shoot in what has become my 2nd home in seattle, which is a fabulous water front home full of love!
click on images to view the whole set.
photo’s from my shoot with This Providence are starting to show up here and there. below are some of the shots. it’s funny that the label chose to use my least favorite shot of the day and turned it into the print ad that has been showing up all over the place. not surprised.
click on any image to check out the entire session. DO IT,enjoy!!
12:06am. Eco House Rainforest Terrace. Howler Monkey’s singing. Im Blogging.
this term “pura vida”. it has many a translation. contextually, it means “Full of Life” “Purified life”, “This is living!”, “Going great!” etc… some view it as an expression of a leisurely lifestyle or to express a philosophy of strong community, perseverance, good spirits, enjoying life slowly, celebrating good fortune, whether small or large. at the present moment all of the above will suffice.
I’m here in San Juan Del Sur with one of my best friends and a few other great people looking for the perfect getaway property and being pampered simultaneously. this is the first time i have been able to come to nica to simply enjoy and indulge in the beauties of this place and this culture. explorations, beautiful beach life, beautiful people, transforming into cowboy dave on the rain-forest ranches, 4 wheeling, monkey watching, fresh food, no phones…. this list stop’s only because of the late hour, this is amazing. God is good.
to be honest, I never seem to quite express experiences like this in their true magnitude. and silly i-phone photo’s and blogs certainly don’t quite sum it up! detaching oneself from the comforts of home and immersing into the cultures and beauties this world. especially the 3rd and 2nd “worlds”. the people, the feelings, the joys, ah! it just makes me so happy. I have come to the conclusion that it’s impossible to explain, you just have to do it for yourself to understand. just pack and go.
Still to come:
-Nicaraguan Independence day, which means huge local celebrations, horse shows, dancing and festivities!
-Taking Clint to the local casinos to tear up some poker.
—-> best of all. Surprising all the kids at casa betesda orphanage with this rad unscheduled visit.
:just the 6 of us here, our beach. our sunset:
:cowboy dave:
:cowboy clint:
:untouched 10ft perfect surf breaks:
:4 wheel drive required:
We officially wrapped “The Mother of Invention” yesterday. I will keep updates with trailers, promo’s etc. Below is a bit of the fun we were able during this wonderfully pleasant month of hard work!
:frolicking through san diego:
a mojave desert jetski ride!
:mark boone jr. and his mail order bride:
:roni and i love eachother. eachother and the ducks:
:the chair:
MANY MORE PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY
my life came full circle today when Michael, Joe, Andrew and I found the bar in San Diego where the “Sleezy Bar Scene” was filmed. Oh the 80’s. Oh TC, we still love you!
MOTHER OF INVENTION FILM PROMO POSTER. by yours truly David Kalani
Today marks the official first day of filming on our feature film “The Mother of Invention”. This is my first feature and it feels great to be doing this with my best friends, it feels great to live life doing the things I love period. The blessings never end!
The film is directed by Joesph M. Petrick, and Andrew Bowser. I will be filling the role of Director of Photography, and together we have and are working hard as producers/production managers.
The Cast includes these lovely people: Kevin Corrigan(The Departed, Pineapple Express) Jimmi Simpson(Zodiac, Lyle the Intern) Mark Boone Jr.(Batman Beings, Memento, 30 Days of Night) David Gruber Alan(Freaks and Geeks) and many many more….
I’m stoked. It’s gonna be rad. I’m off to go and buy my Sundance suit now! aloha.
FILM PROMO POSTER 2. also by yours truly, David Kalani
GOODBYE INDIA.
