Burning Juniper
A recent project of mine has been to decolonize my spiritual practices. My first step was to stop using sage & palo santo & replace them with juniper. I made this short video to explore that shift as well as to allow me to experiment using a new editing software & a higher quality audio recorder.
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Spent a morning at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve braving 35 mile per hour winds to see the spectacular superbloom. Put together this very simple little video of the experience for anyone who may not be able to make the trip before it ends mid-spring. (2019).
Under the Table
You ever just have one of those days when you just wanna hide under a table?
Short scene written by Alex Elliott.
Directed, edited, & shot by Natalie Raymond
Starring Alex Elliott & Brian David Cole.
Shot on iPhone. (2018).
Iceland: Blue Lagoon Experience
During stressful times I find myself daydreaming about the morning I spent soaking in the gorgeous Blue Lagoon in Iceland. I don't think I've ever felt so relaxed! I decided to cut together the handful of videos I took while floating around the lagoon so I'd have something soothing to watch. I share it here in case anyone else could use a vicarious soak in these mineral rich waters. (2018).
Our Lady of the Angeles
A short video exploring the Los Angeles Cathedral in downtown LA. Created as an experiment in iPhone filmmaking, Our Lady of the Angeles was shot & edited entirely on an iPhone 6s. (2017).