We’re thrilled to share the news that ‘Our Story’ video about the history, people and terroir of Washington State wine just won a Telly Award! In the industries premier award for film and video productions “Our Story” was recognized from a field of nearly 12,000 entries from across the globe & awarded the Silver Telly – an honor that less than 10 percent of entries receive – in the Non-Broadcast Productions Travel/Tourism category. Special thanks to Steve Warner & Chris Stone of Washington State Wine, and the creative talents of Dane Henry & Tim Shisler, an amazing team to work with to tell the story of #WaWine!
Here’s the consumer version of “Our Story”:
![Touring couple meets the winemaker & friends at Figgins Family Vineyard, Walla Walla](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140711_2438.jpg)
![Dane Henry & Andréa Johnson shooting the lifestyle finale at Figgins Family Vineyard](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DSC7100.jpg)
We’ve enjoyed brainstorming concepts to showcase the dramatic, natural beauty, welcoming spirit, and exceptional wine quality of the Washington wine industry. Special thanks for the Washington State Wine Commission – Stever Warner; executive director, Chris Stone; vice president of marketing & communications, Rob Anderson; marketing director, and Sean Sullivan, consultant – we’ve had a great time working with you and look forward to the next shoots this summer and fall.
![Bob Holmes capturing detail of Figgins Family vineyard event for 2nd camera](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140711_1262.jpg)
![Sean Haverstock prepping the free fly cinestar movi m5 rc heli with panosonic gh4 4k camera.](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140707_394.jpg)
![Sean Haverstock operating RC Octocopter while Dane Henry controls the camera with movi 3 axis wrap around, freeform movement with full 360 motion](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140707_490.jpg)
![Early morning view over Spice Cabinet Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills at Mercer Estate](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140708_175.jpg)
![Rob Mercer, his dog, and vintage truck 'green' preparing for driving scenes](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140708_195.jpg)
![Rob Mercer driving Vintage truck through Mercer vineyards at dusk](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140708_303.jpg)
![RC heli cruising over Long Shadow's Benches Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140707_1441.jpg)
![30 foot jib with camera mounted on movi m5 for smooth 360 motion reveals views of Columbia River gorge and vineyards at Maryhill winery](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140710_490-Edit.jpg)
![Touring couple enjoying sunrise view over Maryhill Vineyard](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140710_018-Edit.jpg)
![Touring couple enjoyed the convertible ride through scenic back roads of WA wine country](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140711_962.jpg)
![RC Heli chasing jeep at 40 mph for views driving through Spring Valley Vineyards, Walla Walla](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140711_1035.jpg)
![Serge, winemaker for Spring Valley Vineyards, walking past wheat fields and vineyards](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-photos_20140711_610.jpg)
![Capturing series of winemaker faces behind the wine](https://blog.andreajohnsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/WWC-BTS-video-1-blog.jpg)
And here’s the trade version:
And a sneak peak behind the scenes of these productions: