"Gareth's infectious energy makes for a fantastic working environment and stunning photography! He is incredibly adaptable and rolls with the punches! I had the pleasure to work with him on set in character and personally as myself for various fashion projects." ELLE FANNING
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Marvel Studios and Disney Plus have released a trailer and “First Look” imagery with Empire and Vanity Fair for the eagerly awaited Nick Fury story, “Secret Invasion”. We spent 5 months in principle photography, shooting primarily at Pinewood Studios and various UK locations. SLJ is a 3-take magician, perfect in execution and delivery every time. A camera op and focus pullers dream. I had to pinch myself most days… many dream to be in such company and here I was front row and centre.
There are moments in life that will always stay with you – SLJ bestowed a gem upon me haha – We were on location in a quirky house, home to Nick Fury’s character. Remi Adefarasin(DoP) had created a beautiful shaft of light through a glass elevation. Sam happened to be sat opposite and a few inches from the pane, giving off a beautiful transition of light across his face. My eye was immediately drawn and my brain screamed “Portrait”. There’s always a ping pong moment in your monkey mind where you start to move then you pull back. You start to edge in but you then edge out. This is done more metaphorically than physically, but knowing when to jump in and grab such moments without causing distraction to our main objective, filming, is a key skill which needs to be homed and executed daily as a Unit Photographer.
Sod it. “ Sam, I’ve gotta get a portrait. The way the light hits your face is just….. Booooom”. Sam looks coldly into my eye and in his icon comedic voice says “It’s called motion picture m@t*er fu*@er not motion stills”. The immediate area quietens… Sam smiles, he laughs “Come On”. We snap the portrait and life on set continues haha – What a moment.
More importantly, never before have I seen a punchy pink tracksuit donned with such style and finesse as SLJ – At seventy four Sam still sets the bench mark of “Cool” – BRAVO.
"Gareth's infectious energy makes for a fantastic working environment and stunning photography! He is incredibly adaptable and rolls with the punches! I had the pleasure to work with him on set in character and personally as myself for various fashion projects." ELLE FANNING
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