ED: Don't let other people's panic be your panic. Try to
slow down enough to appreciate the fun parts of the job
and enjoy yourself while maintaining a good work ethic.
Learn from managers like Justin Duncan/LMGI how to kick
ass while staying relaxed.
PM: What's the best location advice you've received?
ED: "Shoot to sell." I try to use my photos not just to show
a location but to give the director the sexiest shots that
they will want to replicate within their vision. The sooner
we sell a location, the sooner the whole department can
move forward.
PM: What are your tools of the trade? What car or tech gadget
or tool can't you live without?
ED: I love the Sony mirror-less cameras. They're small
enough to be subtle while scouting in sketchy areas but still
pack a ton of photography power for nailing beautiful stills.
PM: What made you decide to join the LMGI?
ED: Stevie Nelson invited me to speak on the "Location by
Design" panel with her, Nancy Haecker and Jonathan Slator/
LMGI at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival but I had to be an
LMGI member to participate. As I'm writing this, the top
picture on Yelp for the festival is of us after our talk.
Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco
