Waiting for Forever

This is a recent film I worked on in the Salt Lake Valley as the set Still Photographer. It was a 23 day shot which feels like 46 days because of the hours you work by the end. As a set photographer I have accepted my role as "in the way" " in the reflection" "in the eye line". It feels like walking on egg shells which naturally one my talents isn't grace so this was something I had to be hyper conscience about. The Director James Keach is one of the most kind directors I have worked with. If there was simply no room for me and they wanted stills James would run the scene again for me which startled me the first day. I'm used to ninja gorilla style PR photography on set. So that was refreshing. I guess thats the price you have to pay for movie lighting.
By the end of the shot I am physically, mentally exhausted and highly emotional. A long day is now reference to a 19 hour day! A few days before the end, we were doing this daddy dying scene and I had a difficult time being there comfortably. The acting was so natural that I got all chocked up and had to walk off set. I've never had that experience on set. After the shot it takes me a few weeks to adjust back to real time with the normal rhythm of my life.

The story is interesting. The lead Will Donner is in his pajamas the entire film. Which makes life easy for wardrobe! His character is endearing as you follow him along. Tom Sturridge is a fun actor to watch when its his moment. All in all we had a talented dynamic crew & fantastic cast.
The film is about young man Will Donner (Tom Sturridge) who's happily unemployed and heads to Hollywood to spend the rest of his life with a 25-year-old actress who also happens to be his childhood girlfriend Emma Twist (Bilson). Nikki Blonsky and Blythe Danner have also been cast in the film. The film is directed by James Keach.
The website is not live that I am aware of. This is the IMDB link that will have data when data is available.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1296898/

Photos by Utah Movie Photographer Natalie Cass, website www.cassstudios.com.

Red Canyon, Movie releases

Out of thousands of photographs from this movie they chose this one for the cover. This image was shot inside this cave that was simulating a meth lab in southern Utah in the middle of nowhere. Did I mention this movie changed my life in the retrospec that I will never be the same. Anyone that worked on that film is bonded for life. When asked about the experience one's eyes look up and over and they get lost in trying to explain the Loco experience in the desert. I can't watch scary movies after working on many. Ahh...
The movie is at different film festivals right now.

Here is a preview:

Utah Movie Photographer Natalie Cass

American Mall, MTV movie

American Mall- the newest musical produced by the producers of High School Musical and MTV. The film was shot completely in Utah at the Provo Mall of all places in the middle of winter. The movie is about a girl who wants to follow her dreams as a musician or follow the practical path of business that her mom recommends. Along the way she meets this hunk who falls in love with her. He gets distracted by a lovely lady who can make all his dreams come true.
The first day of set I got stuck in a blizzard and was a few hours late. I along with a few other photographers did the production stills for American Mall.
It was fun working on set. During lunch I would grab some of the camera guys and play with the musical instruments. It didn't sound that fantastic but it was a fun time.

American Mall premiered on MTV Aug 11th, DVD's available on Aug 12th.













Here is a music video that was created that was fun. It's funny that this 3 minute music video was a 16 hour day. This song is permanently embedded in my sub conscience.




To find out more about the film please visit the website http://www.theamericanmall.com

Utah Movie Photographer Natalie Cass http://www.cassstudios.com

Pregnancy Photos

This is my younger sister Amy. Isn't she so cute & adorable! I love to do pregnancy photos simply because woman just cant stand it most of the time. Later I always hear " Oh I wish I would of done those photos". Its part of the process the experience of birth. Of course your going to gain a few pounds. I say this as an Aunty Natty who has watched several of my sisters go through the process. There is a time for everything.
There is something so endearing about a pregnant women. They have a glow, they are always making noises, and they are so highly sensitive to everything. I usually don't have that much time to work with them. As a photographer I encourage woman to get fun, cute, sexy, pregnancy photos that represents them and this chapter of life.

Vibrant Living and Well Being- Book by Teri Travlor.

Got my first real book cover. Exciting :)
The book Vibrant Living and Well Being is about how to rearrange your thoughts to change your life along with the foods that you consume. It accompanies a class about remote viewing.



For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/remoteviewingslc

SGA Stadium - The Big Picture

I love this image because its a combination of 10 photographs at different exposures stitched together to make one. This job was a little different. I photographed this event seating from at least 20 different angles on the ground, in the air. The client SGA wrote me this nice letter at the end. It really made my day because I hurt my back a few days before.

Ski Adventure Photos Utah

For a few months during the winter I worked up at the Canyons Ski Resort in Park City Ut. I had alot of fun being up on the mountian every day getting my ski on. It was a challenging photography job being out in the cold on skis with all your gear. The sunny days were amazing but the cold days we weren't as busy and you would just stand there in the cold... wanna get your photo... give me something to do?! I loved meeting people from all around the world. At the end of the day I had no energy and was ready for bed. Better be in good shape to try this adventure. It also made me think of other adventure photography jobs I could take- work on a cruise ship maybe, travel the world.
It was so beautiful love it! I'll probably pick up next season for the ski pass & adventure :)

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Cass Studios, A collection of Movie Stills

A year in the life of movie still photographer Natalie Cass. It is a full adventure, random collection of photography that includes behind the scenes, Musicals, Blood, sex, bears, wolves, adventure, desert, and cubs. Movies in slide show include: Animals, Heber Holiday, Red Canyon, Oreskaband, and Friends for Life.
All movies where shot in Utah. :)





Websites for movies:

Animals:
http://www.animals-movie.com

Friends for Life:
http://flynn-daines.com/friends/story.html

Heber Holiday:
http://www.heberholiday.com/

Red Canyon:
http://www.redcanyonthemovie.com

OreskaBand:
Official site not up yet.
http://www.myspace.com/oreskabandus

Cass Studios "I love what I do!"
www.cassstudios.com

Light in the Dark; The Love story behind the music that started on MySpace

Light in the Dark; The Love story behind the music that started on MySpace!









There story is what you hear about in movies. Seriously. A quick version: They met on MySpace and decided they wanted to collaborate on an album. Dave Tate is from Salt Lake City Ut and Victoria Lagerström is from Sweden. Victoria came to Utah and they got engaged within two weeks then got married a few months later. They both are extremely talented musicians. I am honored to collaborate with them to create their Album cover and a video journal of their story. They both are such beautiful beings. Their music/ sound is in a league of it’s own. Wow :)



To visit their sites and get more info about their music please visit:

http://www.myspace.com/daveandvictoria

http://www.daveandvictoria.net