Arrowhead Credit Union / Famous Footwear
Director of Photography
Description.
Santa’s Workshop was one of those events that truly comes to life on camera, and I was thrilled to be part of capturing the magic. Collaborating with the Needles Recreation Center and Famous Footwear, our team’s goal was to document not just an experience, but an unforgettable moment for these kids.
We had one videographer on a “run and gun” setup, moving through the event to get dynamic, candid shots of the children as they excitedly tried on shoes and interacted with Santa. Alongside them, our dedicated photographer focused on those special moments—the joy on their faces as they chose their favorite pair of shoes and the heartwarming Santa encounters.
To give the footage a truly immersive feel, we added hidden cameras behind the center shoe racks, capturing raw reactions without being intrusive. We also mic’d up Santa to catch those tender interactions with the kids, and had a backup camera ready to get close-ups of each child as they entered the space.
The numbers were as impressive as the smiles: 100 children, 100 pairs of shoes, 600 pairs of socks, and 50 unique Santa moments. But what I’ll always remember most were the endless smiles and the genuine sense of joy that filled the room, all of which we were able to document with precision and care.
It was an event we’ll be reminiscing about for years to come, and I’m proud to have captured its magic.
Client:
Arrowhead Credit Union / Famous Footwear / Needles Recreation Center
Services:
Director of Photography / Back Up Camera Operator