Visual Narrative, Process, and Practice
This blog is a place to share ideas, lessons, and observations gathered over more than three decades of working in photography, video, and visual storytelling. It reflects how I think about narrative, craft, collaboration, and the role visual media plays in helping people and organizations communicate with clarity and purpose.
I approach visual storytelling as an evolving practice. Each project, collaboration, and challenge adds to how I see the world and how I help others tell their stories. This blog is part of that ongoing process, a place to reflect, refine ideas, and share what I continue to learn through real-world work.
You’ll find writing here on photography, video production, narrative structure, creative process, and the practical realities of working with clients and teams. Some posts are instructional, others reflective, but all are rooted in experience and an ongoing commitment to doing thoughtful, honest work.
From Fairway to Premiere: Creating a Lean Product Video for Birdie Polish
When Rhode Island–based Birdie Polish asked me to produce a short video for their new golf-inspired product, we decided to keep it lean and flexible — filming with an iPhone to minimize impact on the course while still delivering a high-quality result. This one-minute B2C project shows how thoughtful planning, sound design, and storytelling can bring a product to life, even on a small-scale production.
3-Camera Interview Production in Boston with Isabel Foxen Duke and BitcoinRails
While Isabel Foxen Duke was visiting Boston, I produced two interviews for her BitcoinRails channel using a 3-camera setup. We filmed in a temporary studio, capturing high-quality, brand-ready content that could be edited into long-form and short-form videos. As a board member of the Rhode Island Blockchain Council, I’m passionate about helping innovators share their message through professional, flexible video production.
Capturing the Energy of Commencement
We were hired to capture the GUS Medical Schools commencement in Providence through photography and video, including testimonials, b-roll, and the ceremony itself. With a photojournalistic eye and a collaborative production team, we documented the real emotions, celebrations, and behind-the-scenes moments that tell the full story of graduation day. This blend of candid storytelling and intentional direction is where my roots in editorial work and commercial production meet.
The Many Hats of a Multi-Media Producer: Why It Matters for Corporate Photography and Video
Wearing many hats—photographer, videographer, producer, and scout—helps me create cohesive, authentic corporate photography and video that elevate powerful business stories.
Telling the Story of Security State Bank in Wewoka, Oklahoma: A 2025 Community Leader Award Project
A behind-the-scenes look at our video and photography production in Wewoka, OK, highlighting Security State Bank’s deep connection to community and culture as a 2025 Community Leader Award recipient.
Onsite Photography and Video: Creating Studio-Quality Work in Corporate Spaces
From biotech labs to boardrooms, I’ve spent my career creating studio-quality photography and video on location. This blog shares how we transform corporate spaces into professional sets—bringing flexibility, consistency, and top-tier gear to every project, no matter the environment.
Authentic Visual Branding for Small Business: The Golden Path Project
When Newport-based coach Laurie Nicoletti launched her new business, Golden Path, she wanted visuals that felt real — not rehearsed. We collaborated on a natural, personality-driven video and portrait session to create branding that truly reflects her story.
The Power of Custom Sound: Elevating Your Video with Original Music
Sound is half the story. While compelling visuals draw viewers in, custom scoring and sound design elevate a video to an immersive, emotionally impactful experience. In my latest blog, I explore how collaborating with composer Beth Burnett transformed my bio reel video, proving that the right soundtrack can take a project from good to unforgettable.
Supporting Rhode Island Small Businesses Through RI Rebounds Grants
Discover how I helped Rhode Island small businesses through the RI Rebounds grants by creating professional websites, high-quality videos, and impactful visuals to elevate their brands.
Capturing the Flavor of Newport Cooks: A Journey in Culinary Storytelling
Join me behind the scenes at Newport Cooks, where I capture the essence of their lively cooking classes through photojournalistic photography and video. Discover how these visual stories bring their culinary mission to life and create lasting connections.
Combining Photography & Video for a Successful Corporate Event
Explore the insights gained from a solo photography and video project at a corporate event, where creative problem-solving and a blend of media captured the event’s true essence. Learn how combining these skills can elevate your corporate event coverage and storytelling.
Short-Form Video Production for Your Business: High-Quality Results at a Lower Cost
Discover how short-form video production can provide your business with high-quality, impactful content at a lower cost. This blog covers the strategies and benefits of incorporating short-form videos into your marketing efforts, ensuring your brand stays competitive and engaging.
Indermaur Media Continues to Expand
Indermaur Media was established in 1992, focusing on photography for newspapers and corporate advertising, annual reports, and marketing materials. Over the years, it expanded into…
Video & Photography for social media uses
One of the projects I have been working on the past year is showcasing Rhode Island Small Businesses
Corporate Storytelling with an Airstream
Join Indermaur Media on a bucket-list journey across the Midwest in an Airstream, capturing the stories of farmers for PrairieFood. Discover the unique challenges and joys of storytelling on the road with video and photography.
My Experience with Productions during a Pandemic
As we all know, times have changed. Businesses have had to pivot to align with the current times. After months of lockdown, photography and video work has begun again with clients and crews. We are doing everything possible to be sure our set is…
7 Tips for Solid Film Production Management
Standard multi-media projects for Indermaur Media consist of a two-person crew. We have also worked on visual projects that involved photography and filmmaking throughout North America with a much larger cast and…
What Makes a Superior Multimedia Assistant
The best advice I was given when becoming a professional photographer was not how to price my sessions or what to put on my website. It was to start assisting. While my ego’s stomach lurched at being in my mid-thirties and being an assistant again, I shook off …
Breaking up with my Back(pack)
On our most recent video production trip to Colorado, I noticed my back starting to ache. When I told my crew they pointed fingers straight at the forty-pound photography backpack; I had been slinging around since we left Providence…
How to Create A Production Schedule
Working on a visual media production for commercial or corporate projects is always very exciting. There are a wide range of activities that all need to move quickly. For every phase of production it’s important for the entire crew to understand each moving part, remain focused on their particular role as…