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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most businesses build photography, video, and their website separately. When these pieces are aligned, the entire experience becomes clearer, more consistent, and more effective.

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.

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.

A simple guide to what employees should wear for corporate photography, with practical tips to help teams look professional and feel comfortable on camera.

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.

A winter Airstream drive through a snowstorm became a reflection on preparation, leadership, and producing strong corporate visuals under pressure.

A behind-the-scenes look at photographing and filming healthcare leadership speaker Cheo in Cleveland ahead of his TEDxLakeShoreDrive talk. From candid interaction within the medtech ecosystem to a focused TEDx sizzle reel, this project highlights how strong visual narrative builds authority before the spotlight.

In 2004, I photographed a national annual report across multiple cities. The lesson stayed with me. Consistent visual storytelling builds trust in ways most brands underestimate.

Visual narrative has shaped my work for more than 30 years. From photojournalism to brand storytelling, this is how I approach photography and video with honesty and intention.

I never expected a tripod to change how I work. This is not a review. It is a reflection on slowing down, good design, and how the right tools can quietly reshape the creative process.

When conditions are fixed and the room does not cooperate, experience matters. This post looks at professional decision-making during a live fireside chat recorded in a real-world environment with no resets and no ideal setup.

A year of walking my Rhode Island woods revealed quiet moments, seasonal shifts, and unexpected lessons in patience, flexibility, and creative clarity. This reflection brings together how those small moments shaped my work and my perspective throughout 2025.

A look back at one hundred blog posts and more than thirty years of photography, video and creative storytelling. This milestone reflects on the work, the people and the lessons that shaped my journey.

A portrait session with Regina Costa of Arboreal Solutions reminded me why I love environmental photography. I met Regina at a local farmer’s market and was immediately drawn to her passion for tree care. We reconnected for a simple, on site portrait session where I photographed her in the environment that defines her work. This blog shares the story, the process, and why environmental portraits connect so deeply with small business storytelling.