Name: Len Cardinale
Role: Stills Photographer
Q: How did you find out about this movie?A: Actually my daughter had heard about the production and I simply followed along with my camera in hopes of capturing a few shots of her during the audition. One thing lead to another and I was asked if I would do some of the still photography.
Q: You took the stills on the day that the funeral was shot. Did you find any special challenges in taking photos on the film shoot?
A: Not really. The staff and all the extras were very accommodating and that made the shoot really easy. I find that the more professional the people are, the easier it is to work.
Q: Describe your favorite photo that you took on the set of Under Jakob's Ladder. A: There were so many great shots and I'm sure, so many great stories, but my favorite photo from the shoot was of our leading man Jeff Stewart. I believe that it brought out the drama in the character Jakob. [see photo at left]
Q: Who introduced you to photography?
A: My uncle introduced me to the wonders of the dark room and for the first year and a half or so I hadn't picked up a camera. Everything was in the darkroom. I loved it then and I kinda miss it today with the advent of digital. So every once in a great while, I still shoot a roll of B&W film and develop it.
Q: Do you prefer shooting in color or B&W?
A: I love color images, but my roots still take me back to B&W. There's so much feeling and drama in B&W.
Q: What are your favorite subjects to shoot?A: Portraiture and fashion are my passion. As a form of relaxation, I love to do landscape and an occasional fine art shoot.
Q: Tell your funniest, scariest, most bizarre, most touching story from a photo shoot!
A: I guess I'm sort of boring in this area. When I get behind the camera, I get real serious about my work. If I had to talk about my scariest story, it would have to be the first time I did a fashion shoot. Even though I was well trained, I felt that the models would see my inexperience and that didn't happen. The models were great and just took my simple direction and started to move. From there, it was a walk in the park. A scary, but great experience.
Q: Is there anybody or anything you would love to photograph (and haven't had the chance yet)?A: Right now the sky's the limit. I'd like to go out west and photograph some of the landscape, it's so beautiful. As far as people are concerned, anyone who walks in front of my camera.
Q: Who or what gives you inspiration?
A: In the world of landscape work, it has to be Ansel Adams. Probably the most well known and greatest master of B&W photography. In lighting and fashion, it would be Dean Collins and Janusz Kawa respectively.
Q: If someone wants you to take photos at an event, how do they contact you?
A; I can be reached at cardinalestudio@aol.com or at 914-310-4264.
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