The Travel and Tourism Industry caters to the need for recreation. It can be hard work making sure that your guests are having fun. While working at WTRF, Mark Davis and I traveled around visiting area attractions that are within driving distance of Wheeling WV. Here is a period piece about one such resort in…
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ESPN / Surfer Video Magazine
I had the pleasure of working with Sonny Miller and Ira Opper on Surfer Video Magazine. Both of their careers have been amazing. This particular segment aired on ESPN’s “Hot Summer Nights” Series. I shot of the footage and all of the interviews. This was the second of two different seasons that featured my work….
Action Sports Addiction
My first TV Interview was with Steve Caballero in 1985 in Raleigh NC at the Endless Grind Skateboarding Competition. I invited my surfing friend and former world champion free-style skateboarding champion Reggie Barnes to our TV Studios at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for my Senior Project. I began producing Surfing Segments…
Wierzbicki T Christmas Tree Farms
This is a great place to get your christmas trees. I used lavalier microphones, fill lighting, unique angles and camera movements to bring this story to life. We hiked out with local Agricultural Extension Agent John Miller for the story. Here is their address if you want to check em out. 68800 Pine Terrace R Bridgeport,…
Hurricane Irene Damages
Lots of soundfront damage due to flooding on the back side of the storm. Highway 12 washed out on Pea Island and at S-Curves. Here are some pictures from the Virginian Pilot and WAVY TV-10:
Hurricane Irene
Looks bad for the Outer Banks. Fortunately the storm surge will be minimal as Hurricane Irene will pass during the time of low tide. The surf window on this storm is small, as it will be overland and not in the ocean after passing the Outer Banks. Hurricanes on this track will often push the…
Putting on an International Cycling Event
WV Tourism partnered up with local race committees to help organize a 6 Stage International Cycling Race featuring all of the top teams. This included a young Lance Armstrong as part of team Motorola. Our volunteer committee lined up the event volunteers, coordinated local, national, and international media as well as finding local accommodations for…
90’s Music Scene
When I moved to the Wheeling WV area in 1991, the local band scene was pretty decent. One of my favorites was US Kids. Here they are rocking the house at Lou’s Landing. This Floating Bar was anchored on the Wheeling Waterfront and a favorite hang out for many. I found this clip in my…