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 Vision to Reality: Creating a Video for a Subscription-Based Business
Discover how we collaborated to create dynamic videos for a subscription-based business, from heartfelt script delivery to a polished website intro featuring her horses.
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.
A Glimpse Behind the Lens: My First CEO Photo Session with William Esrey
In this blog post, I recount one of my first major corporate photography assignments—capturing William Esrey, the CEO of Sprint in the 1990s, for a magazine cover. From unexpected time constraints to creative risks, this session was a turning point in my career. Discover the story behind the shots and how I balance client demands with personal creativity, often finding the most memorable moments in the final minutes of a session.
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.
From Photography to Web Design: Expanding Indermaur Media’s Offerings
Discover how I transitioned Axel Roze’s website to Shopify, enhanced their visual marketing, and continue to support small businesses with web design and maintenance services that drive growth.
Visual Storytelling for Community Banks: The MVBofC Project
Dive into the world of community banking through a visual storytelling project with FHLBank of Topeka and Mountain View Bank of Commerce. This blog highlights the journey of capturing the resilience, impact, and stories that define a community.
Photography in BioTech Labs
Explore the intricate world of biotech labs through our specialized photography services. With a focus on capturing the essence of innovation and the dynamic environment of Boston’s biotech scene, our images bring your scientific story to life. Perfect for marketing and showcasing your team’s cutting-edge work
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.
Environmental Portraits with new Protocols
We continue to move forward and adjust to the new normal. As we have always done, I recently photographed an executive with Covid protocols in place. The 3 locations were…
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…
Tips for a Simple Portrait Photo Assignment
My assignments vary from larger multimedia projects to portrait photography sessions. The larger projects give me experience that I can use during the smaller assignments and…
A Diverse Onsite Video Production Crew
Discover the benefits of having a diverse and flexible onsite video production crew for your business photography and video assignments. Learn how a cross-trained team can adapt to unexpected tasks, making your video projects more efficient and creative.