Stories from the Work and Beyond
After more than three decades working in photography, video production, and visual storytelling, I've learned that some of the best stories come from the people, projects, and experiences along the way.
Here, I share client projects, creative processes, practical business insights, and personal reflections, including my Walk in My Woods series. It's a place for curiosity, lessons learned, and stories worth sharing.
Walk in My Woods: The Woods Have Their Own Routine
There's more happening in my Rhode Island woods than I ever imagined. From bobcats hunting along the creek to fishers and other wildlife following their daily routines, my trail cameras are revealing a hidden world. These discoveries have me looking at the woods differently, including whether I'm still willing to spend a night camping beside the creek.
When the Camera Turns Around
After more than 30 years behind the camera, I’m spending more time in front of it. Creating short UGC-style videos is teaching me about simplicity, authenticity, and what it really means to speak from the heart.
Showing the Story Behind a Business Through Photography and Video
Photography can show the people and environment behind a business. Testimonial video can take the story further. A project with Dr. John Magalheas shows how combining the two can reveal the experience, expertise, and relationships behind a business.
Walk in My Woods: Getting Ready for What’s Next
As summer begins to wind down, I’m preparing the property for fall, cutting wood, clearing trails, checking cameras, and learning once again that plans have a way of changing.
Finding the Human Story: Producing the 2026 Community Leader Award Film in Kansas
What does it take to turn approximately 16 interviews across three Kansas communities into one cohesive film? A behind-the-scenes look at producing FHLBank Topeka’s 2026 Community Leader Award story featuring Mid-America Bank.
Walk in My Woods: While I Was Away
After spending much of the summer away from home, I came back noticing everything I had not done. The woods had kept growing without me, offering a reminder that not everything needs to happen at once.
Making the Work Visible: Photographing Polaris in Action
A behind-the-scenes look at creating a new photography library for Polaris, including manufacturing photography at Hexagon in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and how one image became part of a finished advertising campaign.
When Every Part of Your Brand Starts Working Together
Most businesses build their website, photography, video, SEO, and social media at different times. A recent project with Body Soul Training reminded me what can happen when all of those pieces begin working together.
Walk in My Woods: The Small Things We Overlook
A walk through my Rhode Island woods with a forester revealed how much I had been overlooking. From tiny oak saplings to the larger story of the forest, I discovered how a little knowledge can change the way we see familiar places.
Boston Corporate Photography: Good Photography Begins Long Before the Camera Comes Out
Corporate photography is about more than creating great images. It’s about preparation, communication, adaptability, and earning the trust to tell an organization’s story. I share the approach that’s guided my work for more than three decades and why good corporate photography begins long before the camera comes out.
Photographing Alan Greenspan: The Portrait Took 60 Seconds. The Preparation Took Days.
When Alan Greenspan passed away, I found myself reflecting on a portrait session from 2005 that lasted just sixty seconds. The final image may have taken only a minute, but the planning, scouting, backup plans, and preparation took days. It’s a reminder that the best photographs often begin long before the shutter clicks.
A Question That Followed Me Home
Every April, I return to Northern Arizona University to speak with photography and video students. This year, a simple question about balancing family and work stayed with me long after class ended and led to a deeper reflection on career, priorities, and the questions that continue to shape us.
Why Some Projects Need an Assistant
Not every photography or video project requires an assistant. But when productions become more complex, an experienced assistant can help solve problems, keep projects moving, and allow the photographer to stay focused on creating strong imagery and meaningful connections with subjects.
What Portraits Have Taught Me About People
A portrait is about more than a camera and a subject. Through years of photographing people and creating REVEALED: Personal Visions of Transformation and Discovery, I’ve learned that curiosity often reveals more than assumptions, and that the most meaningful moments are rarely the ones we plan.
The Frame I Was Hired For
A look back at my first presidential press pool assignment in 1994 while photographing President Bill Clinton during the film days of photojournalism, and how those experiences still shape the way I approach projects today.
Why Photography, Video, and Your Website Should Work Together
Most businesses build photography, video, and their website separately. When these pieces are aligned, the entire experience becomes clearer, more consistent, and more effective.
When Does a Business Actually Need Video?
Not every business needs video right away. But when the timing is right, it can be one of the most effective ways to communicate personality, build trust, and bring your website to life.
When Should You Update Your Business Photography
Not sure if it’s time to update your business photography? Many businesses continue using the same images for years, even as their team, space, and services evolve. Here’s how to recognize when your visuals no longer reflect your business and what to update first.
What Should Employees Wear for Corporate Photography?
A simple guide to what employees should wear for corporate photography, with practical tips to help teams look professional and feel comfortable on camera.
Founder Stories Matter: Bloom Collective in Providence
Bloom Collective founders Heather Wolvenden and Savannah Barkley share how they built a space supporting small businesses in Providence. A founder story captured through video and portrait photography.