I was asked to create a bio video several weeks back, and I immediately knew I didn’t want to do another interview-type video. Don’t get me wrong, interviews are great and have their place, but this felt like a great opportunity to do something creative and show people a side of me often only expressed through my images of other people. I think this short film is a good glimpse into my personality and how I think about life and work. Sometimes words just aren’t enough, at least for us visual types. So think of this as a creative bio/promo, rather than a literal account of my work and life. I hope you enjoy it.
I posted several of production stills if you want a behind the scenes look at this video also.
CAST
John Keatley and Oliver
PRODUCTION CREW
John Keatley // Writer, Producer keatleyphoto.com
Eric Becker // Director weareshouting.com
Brandon and Les Hilliard // Director, Editor, Writer, Producer braindancers.com
Rodrigo Valenzuela // Director of Photography weareshouting.com
Ian Goode // Graphics giganticsquid.com
Ryan Dunleavey // Motion
Michelle Chappron // Hair and Makeup michellechappron.com
Music by Björn Olsson bjornolssonmusic.com
Comments
John and Co, wonderful job on the video. It looked phenomenal! Music was perfect as well. Goes to show, the magic that can happen when you have a good team working on something fun. Best of luck, keep up the inspiration!
Keats! Well done. I like it. ALL OF IT!
Seriously though, your stuff is really good. Love looking at different things you’ve done.
Take care,
Sean
hello Mr. Woodsman!
J-bone. Dude, job well done. The way you emote. . . You’ve got range.
And an impeccable aim with axes it seems.
Clinard
love it bro.
That really made me smile, good job!
And the Oscar goes to ….
The video was good, but I found it very disturbing the way you were breaking those Axe handles. A good logger would take much better care of his tools.
I knew there was a good reason to be scared of you, John. I’ll stick with my normal lineup of camping buddies, but bravo!
I love it! Always a source of inspiration.
Nicely done. I couldn’t figure out how it was a promo until the clever reveal at the end.
Very well done, though, for a second I thought the dog was going to get the axe.
Beyond amazing! It’s funny how you describe your style so well without a reference to photography. Great concept and execution!
love it! i’ll be sure to stay on your good side from here forward.:)
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LOVE IT john. Great choice of music too.
Wow, finally got around to watching this and I’m blown. What a clever promo for a photographer. I didn’t see where it was going until the end and then it clicked very well. Really well done John.
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This video made my day man very awesome and funny.
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