We just scouted this 'charming' hacienda in Sonoma. This is an amazing setting for a fashion shoot or a way to transport yourself to another country. There is a lot of character here and the owner is very happy to allow photo shoots.Please give us a call if you want to see more!
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This spring we were asked to visit small town main streets in Marin County.
Hey sports fans! It's that time of year for the great NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. In light of March Madness we would like to share a unique basketball court we recently scouted.
Producer: Tim Willis, Lockbox Productions
Photographer: Nick Onken, Portfolio
Client: Chevy
Location: Half Moon Bay, Marin County and San Francisco
Birdman teamed up with Tim Willis at Lockbox Productions last month for a Chevy photo shoot here in Northern California. The seven day shoot made its way from Martins Beach in Half Moon Bay through the San Francisco Financial District and on up into Marin County. Car shoots can be complex and we were on a tight time line for this one. Tim at Lockbox teamed us up with local San Francisco producer Anna Kauffman and we worked diligently to pull it off.We stopped by their set on Jackson St in San Francisco to check out their production. They used a Buck Car which has portions of the body cut away for different camera angles. Here are a few snap shots of Nick shooting the Buck Car.
This winter has brought tons of snow to the Lake Tahoe area and a heavy work load to the Birdman office. So the Birdman crew (Jason, Matt and Garrett) headed up to the mountains for a quick trip to enjoy a day of boarding. We had a great time and hope this snow sticks around for a few more months! Shred the Gnar |SH red thə når| informal expression1. to snowboard to one's fullest potential on difficult or challenging terrain.2. To go big, never stop or give up; accept the reality that anything is possible, and everything can be accomplished if you set your mind to it.
Jason, Matt and Garrett
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Lake Tahoe
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Powder in the trees!
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Cheers!
Nothing is better than a day in the mountains riding fresh powder!
For your convenience Birdman Inc now excepts most major credit cards! Use your VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card to capture miles or rack up those reward points. For more information give us a call and ask for Garrett.
Winter in Northern California brings with it lush green rolling hills, wild yellow mustard fields and new growth reminiscent of a fresh early spring.We have been working with several production teams these past few weeks who were looking for just that spring-like quality.Here is a taste of what Northern California offers in the winter-time:
Our dear friend Loni Weholt has been battling a rare type of cancer since July 2009. Loni is a producer based in San Francisco and her good spirit has touched many in our industry. On Friday night the San Francisco photography community came together to celebrate Loni. Our generous host, Erik Almas, opened his home creating an intimate setting for us to come together, enjoy fine wines, sample delectable cheeses and admire beautiful artwork. Please visit the "Give It Up For Loni" website created by her friends and family to learn more about the foundation. A photo booth was set up at the party with pen and paper to send messages to Loni. Take a look and enjoy the photo of the Birdman Crew!
The Birdman Crew: Jason, Garrett and Matt
Teh Birdman Crew For Loni
We were just introduced to this new office/event space that is now available for shoots.Call us if you are interested in using this location!
Images: Birdman Inc Location Database
Category: Office / Event Space
The Marin Headlands is a highly desirable location for photo shoots. Curving coastal roads, ocean vistas, breathtaking views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, beaches and endless trails all draw photographers to the area. As of February 1, 2010 construction has begun on many of the roads that access these locations. Unfortunately the construction will take place through the fall of 2010. Conzelman Road and Hawk Hill are two of the most popular location requests that will be off limits. For more information visit the Project Headlands website. Here are a few shots from both locations.Conzelman RoadHawk Hill
Birdman Inc has moved its office!
Please note our new address: 637 Lindaro Street Suite 201 San Rafael, CA 94901 415-543-3830
The 2900 Sq Ft office is both available for shoots as well as for share. We have a 350 sq ft office available with a common area, kitchen, sitting area, server room, freight elevator and storage.We have easy access to Hwy 101 and are within walking distance to the 4th street shopping district.If this is something that you would be interested in, give us a call!
Producer: Manuel Manardi, Creative Chaos
Photographer: Regan Cameron
Client: Martin + Osa
Location: Monterey Bay Area
Birdman Inc teamed up with Creative Chaos last fall providing location scouting, permitting services and location managing in the Monterey Bay Area. The five day production found its way from an inland reservoir to some of California's most striking coastline. At these locations Birdman organized the landing of a Seaplane on the San Luis Reservoir in Holister and gained access to the very historical Point Sur Light Station in Big Sur.
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Images: Birdman Inc Location Database
Category: Medical Offices
Locations: Doctor's Offices, Hospitals, Examination Rooms, Operating Rooms, Doctor Patient Consultation Rooms, Nurse's Stations
Producer: Steven Bauerfeind, Bauerfeind Productions
Photographer: Peggy Sirota, Portfolio
Client: GQ Magazine
Talent: Phoenix
Location: Haight Ashbury
Pick it up at your newstand today!
Please join us this Friday at Left Space Studios and stop by our table to say hello! We look forward to seeing you there.
Producer: Manuel Mainardi and Jenny Friedberg, Creative Chaos
Photographer: Regan Cameron, Portfolio
Client: Martin and Osa
Location: Nature and Maritime Locations in the Monterey and Big Sur Area
Producer: Manuel Mainardi, Creative Chaos, and Laurel Wells LEW Productions
Photographer: Dani Brubaker, Portfolio
Client: H&M - Kids
Location: Chinatown, San Francisco
Producer: Vann Friesen, Zephyr Photo Productions
Photographer: Michael Mclaughlin, Portfolio
Client: Siemens
Location: Building reflected in a modern high rise.
Welcome to our new BirdMan blog site! For those of you that subscribed to our Blogger Birdman Blog site, you will have to re-subscribe in order to receive our posts in your inbox or RSS feed.Just click on the 'Subscribe by email' button and fill out the information OR click 'Subscribe' for an RSS feed.A big Thank You to all of our readers out there. We appreciate the support!
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Matt Jason Garrett
Last month we headed up to the top of some great rooftops around downtown San Francisco. Although the weather showed up in true Bay Area summertime fashion with thick fog and low clouds, you can't help but to appreciate the unique San Francisco Skyline.
