Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Media: Single black female Promo video

Play writer and director Kash Goins, after award winning plays "VI Degrees" and "VII Deadly Sins" continues on his road to success with his newest stage play "Single Black Female", this story is full of stigmas about genders in different cultures, full of humor and a message that will enhance your relationships. It is certainly a must see, and I had a blast filming them rehearse! I will definitely in attendance, will you?

Saturday, April 23, 2011

I was blessed to step into the studio with drummer/producer Darrell "JDR Superstar" Robinson in his own recording studio "Superstar Music". Derril is a drummer out of Philadelphia, PA, but after working with super producer Pharrell Williams as a music director for his band N.E.R.D; Darrell has decided to make a turn into the world of production. Find out more during the interview.
I was amazed to see how easy he made it look to not only make a track, but a hot one!! I spent about a hour in the studio where they showed me around the facility, we got to chit chat, and get the interview. This is how long it took Darrell to make the track!

Herman V.Brandt Photography- Fashion - Melinda for Michael Thomas

After the "run away" editorial with current Miss Norway, Melinda Elvenes, we went to the studio and spent some time getting some shots with a beautiful jump suit designed by young philadelphia designer Michael Thomas. We were going for a natural look, and she makes the job extremely easy. Click on the image to see more.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Herman V.Brandt meets Vice President Joe Biden

I was honored to be a guest for the annual YWCA breakfast this year where I got the opportunity to meet Vice president Joe Biden. The invitation was extended to my by photographer friend Paul Pruitt, who put me in position to get the chance to chat with the Vice President and exange a couple of jokes, and I must say he was actually pretty funny. The breakfast outlined some of the organizations achievements for the past year, goals for the year to come and fundraising/donation options to support the organization, whos focus is to eliminating racism and empowering women. Some trully inspiring stories where shared and it was a blessing to hear them, and meeting the Vice President was the icing on the cake!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography X Jill Scott "shame" music video (behind the scenes)

Though my main area is photography in Delaware, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, I have been doing more and more short video documentaries. I shot behind the scenes for the newest Jill Scott video "Shame". The video was filmed in north Philly at the Cecil Bmore rec center. Her own foundation raised and donated a large sum to keep the rec center open. This is the very rec center where she did her humble beginings. This rec center is an outlet for many young people to express their talents, giving an alternative to the street life and keeping the youth out of trouble



Monday, April 4, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography- Beauty-Melinda Elvenes

After the "run away" editorial with current Miss Norway, Melinda Elvenes, we went to the studio and spent some time getting some beauty shots. We were going for a natural look, and she makes the job extremely easy. Click on the image to see more.