Free Gift from Calumet Photo

I saw a tweet from Calumet on Twitter about a free gift to the first twenty visitors to any U.S. store receiving a free gift, so I jumped on it. While I didn't get the Canon XH-A1 or the 70-200 f/2.8IS that I had my eye on, I did get a thoughtful and timely gift: a mug!

Why is it thoughtful and timely? Well, it is for me, at least. Since I blog a lot, I'm either chained to my desk or joined to my iPhone. When at my desk, I can use it for a drink. And since the weather is cold now, I can put some hot cider or hot carob soymilk in it. See?

These guys pulled out the stops and got the good stuff. The mug is a heavy, sturdy ceramic with a thick, smooth black finish. The artwork is silk-screened on with opaque glaze. It's a bit raided to the touch, too. Feels good.

Thanks, Calumet. And Happy Birthday!
Blessings,
Scott Hampton

New Short Film Posted: Lugubrious

Lugubrious is my newest short film. This one takes a somber approach, much different from everything else that I've done so far. It comes in at under one minute.

Rationale
I photographed and taped a wedding recently. While it was a joyous occasion, I couldn't hep but think about those whose marriages are on the rocks. This video is for them. I aimed to capture the uncertainty and loneliness, but still offered a glimmer of hope at the end.

I filmed this at the end of October when it was cold and rainy. A suitable atmosphere for such a short movie, I'd say!

Blessings,
Scott Hampton