Here is a photo from a year ago, right before the world got locked down. A small group of us (the Shutter Rush Team) went to Gary Indiana to photograph some of their many abandoned buildings. This is an indoor elevated school track around the gym floor below. I liked the leading lines, textures, and mood of the photo.
Nanuk Cases
Amazing camera and weapon cases from @nanukcases. Starting from the top going to the bottom you have the tiny (at least compared to the others) Nanuk 310, which is great for holding small items. Then a bunch of camera cases 935 (gray color), 935 (orange version), 955 (black) and an orange colored 960 case. And of course, the Nanuk 990 designed for holding an AR15 is standing up on the left.
If you’re looking for a hard sided case to protect your gear (cameras, laptops, weapons, drones, stabilizers, first-aid, etc…) you can’t find a better-quality brand to purchase. This best quality for the best price. There is a better-known brand, but the price and quality aren’t as good.
You can find them all here: https://nanuk.com/
G Wagon
Last weekend, @teamshutterrush (minus one of our members, who will remain unnamed…..Jake!!!!) was in Pittsburgh filming the third episode for our Shutter Rush series on Amazon Prime. If you haven’t watched the first two episodes, please do and while you’re at it, please rate it a “5”.
Anyway, we conducted an urban vehicle shoot with this G Wagon and a bright red Ford 150. I thought the red Ford was ugly, but I know some people will love it and I have to admit, it really popped in the photos. In addition, we completed some cityscape photography, urban exploration and a special photo shoot that is a top-secret surprise we’ll save for the film. Good stuff!!!! It was great to get out with the team and capture some photos since our last Shutter Rush location was photographed/filmed in early March right before the COVID lock downs.
This was my first professional vehicle photo shoot, which was good fun. I’m not super happy with my edits on the photo below, but it was nice learning how to setup the vehicle, lighting and other vehicle photo tips from @jasonpohuski and I look forward to trying this again….
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City of Abandonment
I got some great news today!! The 2nd episode of “Shutter Rush” was released on Amazon Prime. You can search for it by name “Shutter Rush – City of Abandonment” or by my name (Brook Ward). The second episode was recorded in mid-March, right before COVID-19 hit the United States and was recorded in Gary Indiana. I was a day late arriving because of COVID work requirements. The guys got a jump start waiting on me. While exploring a ton of abandoned buildings we filmed our experience and took a bunch of photographs.
Big thanks to my Shutter Rush partners Jason Pohuski (@jasonpohuski) and Jake Mysliwczyk (@jakemysliwczykphoto) for all their work on both films. Jason has done the bulk of the editing, while also providing tons of energy, crazy video/photo ideas and continues to drive us on these projects. Jake helps edit while bringing great ideas, creativity and amazing photos (and some piano skills…check that out in the film). I’m the old guy of the group, who is just happy to tag along and I hope I add a little value.
Regardless, I’m proud to be associated with these wonderful partners. I also want to thank Blair Ward (@fordrsfan), Mike Criswell (@mcriswellphoto) and Bob Lussier (@lussierphoto) for joining us on the Gary Indiana trip. Their friendship and contribution to the film is appreciated.
Please check it out on Amazon Prime and enjoy!!
Broken Window
I captured this beauty during our Gary Indiana exploration of abandoned buildings. This is from inside an abandoned school…honestly, I don’t remember which school. I liked this view with the graffiti through the broken glass.
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