iPhone Video #3- On Assignment with Penny- Barbacoa in East LA
On Assignment with Penny: Barbacoa Lady Reunion in East LA
Video completely filmed on iPhone 4
Thank you for joining us on this journey with friend and photographer Penny De Los Santos. Producing this On Assignment video series has been a visual awakening. To be able to collaborate together and celebrate the stories of special souls, places and events is wonderful.
Previously, we’ve shared stories from Chef Joanne Chang in Boston and Food Trailers in Austin. Today’s Los Angeles edition is a special one because it’s not just a story about food, it’s a reunion.
This reunion is a dear one. Penny photographed a compelling Barbacoa story for Saveur magazine this year. What resulted out of that photo shoot was a a friendship, a bond between Penny and her subject Flor, the Barbacoa Lady. This connection that sprouted between Penny and Flor inspired Penny to return for a reunion.
This time, Penny returned to Flor as a friend. They cook and share a meal together that evolves right before your eyes.
What we all know of this “Barbacoa Lady” is from the magazine and stories that Penny has shared. But what this video shares with you today is all the love, camaraderie and respect behind the scenes. You get a intimate peak into the the lives of two people after the images are made, outside of all the eyes of the publishing world.
What you will see in this video is a life friendship between two people that was brought together because of photography. That’s how powerful photography can be.
thank you for watching and for your support,
diane and todd
Guide us in Seattle! *** We’ll continue shooting more “On Assignment” videos in Seattle next week and in other parts of the country. Please share your ideas or suggestions to us on twitter or comments below. We’d love to explore any extraordinary people, locations and stories that have been personally inspired by or touched you in a special way.
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Such a beautiful video!
Great video and a compelling story to boot! What fun to hang out with Penny and Flor. I just shot my first video with my droid. Can’t believe the quality of video these smartphone produce! Right in our pockets they sit and are sooo powerful! Amazing… What did you use for a tripod for the last breakfast scene?
yum! this is such a nice way of making lamb and the salsa is just awesome….
……just started learning Spanish so i could understand the greetings…….. 😛
Try Cake Envy in Seattle! They just opened in a wonderful space (free wifi!) with delicious cupcakes, tea sandwiches, coffee, and bubbly!
Go to Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle! Best Vietnamese in the Pacific NW. Uber crowded for lunch, go early. Banh Xeo kicks a**.
Hey guys, Just love every one of your posts. Your work is something I truly admire. And Penny, what a goddess! Yea, I love the stories actually behind the food. It’s a bit of a shame when people just focus on the look and taste of a dish, but there is so much more behind it. I love bring the respect back to the cooks and learning about the people who’s hands prepare the food. x
This is an awesome video. Makes me miss living in LA all over again! Thanks for sharing.
I love this video. You captured some great moments. BTW, thanks for the hugs sent via Georgia in Portland and xoxoxo back to you all! 🙂
Fun little video… looks like a great day! Food looks amazing!
So cool! Thanks guys for sharing the process and even more importantly, the chef herself “in situ”.
What an honor to be allowed a peek inside.