Washington, IL Tornado Relief Effort

On November 17, 2013 an f4 tornado landed on the Washington, IL area. Relief efforts have been donated by thousands including team EJW and Ride Chicago. You'll notice some of our antics were showcased on CBS. We also created a video production for the relief effort, feel free to share. And if possible, contact redcross.org for information on how to donate.

Chicago Fire!

 

Congratulations on a hard fought year.

Recent shoot for Mom's volunteer work at HAHS horse sanctuary in Woodstock, IL

Ride Chicago Promotional Video

Ride Chicago is the largest motorcycle instruction business in Illinois. They teach beginner and advanced motorcycle techniques. Our recent video production took place at Toyota Park just outside of Chicago to showcase their Intermediate riding class. Some of the still images capture my stunt video work on the back of the Honda Nighthawk...:)

 

Corporate Portraits for Sterling Partners

        Towering above Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago sits the Sterling Partners corporate offices. This magnificent view gave way to a fantastic set of portraits for this bright team of investors.

Tribeca Flashpoint Academy Shoot

          This exciting opportunity brought team EJW to the very prestigious Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy in downtown Chicago. A key Tribeca investor brought me in to capture one of their most inspiring and electric environments. This creative institution produces bright minds in the fields of Video Production, Sound Engineering, and Video Game Creation. 

Sigur Ros shoot at U.I.C. Pavilion for I Paint My Mind

        My recent work for "I Paint My Mind" online arts magazine left me stunned at the audio and visual experience that is Sigur Ros LIVE. Both still images and a written review of the show were presented to and published by IPMM. I've been a huge fan of the Icelandic Orchestra for sometime and this experience truly was a pleasure to be apart of. Below are a few favorites from the show along with the review:

"Sigur Ros truly is a group in their own dimension. I say that because their ambient - electronic sound creates a feeling in your being that is difficult to describe without experiencing it. Reminiscent of the alluring ancient sirens, their auditory expressions draw you in to a blissful state of consciousness. Their recent live performance at U.I.C. pavilion in Chicago was a vibrant extension of their fluid creativity blended with the raw energy of a live rock show. 

A colossal arena setting at U.I.C. played host to the band's brief Chicago stop in their large scale world wide tour. The ambiance of the band was matched not only by their stellar light show but also by an epic sized transparent curtain separating the group from the audience. As the curtain dropped  the crowd was exposed to an orchestra of genius with angelic vocals, rhythmic guitars, melodic keyboards, and topped off with both a section of horns and strings. 

To the pleasure of the audience Sigur Ros produced live tracks of both the old and the new variety. Our anticipation for new music was met with tantalizing ear candy off their soon to be released album, Kveikur. The new album is the groups first self-produced record since their signing with KL Records. We can assure you one of Iceland's finest creative exports is well worth a listen if you haven't already connected."

                                                                                                     Eric James Walsh

Efterklang LIVE @ Lincoln Hall

My recent shoot documented this live performance of Efterklang @ Lincoln Hall, Chicago. This Danish indie rock group breaths a touching presence of energetic musical waves in to the crowd. Their blend of electronic and instrumental precision really connects the listener / viewer to the bands' ambient progressive indie rock style of music. Both the audio and still images were captured from their live performance at Lincoln Hall on 3/19/2013. 

Marie's Riptide Shoot with Alyson Lyon & Geraldine Dulex

We recently wrapped up production on a shoot with our new makeup artist, Alyson Lyon. Her creative work though the entire production was stellar and precise. We look forward to future projects with her talent. The shoot consisted of a few different styles with our very talented New York City actress / model Geraldine Dulex. Keep an eye out for Geraldine in her new play titled ",Tables & Beds," presented by the Chicago Theater Sweatshop.