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.
Youβll 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.
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.
Visual Narrative, Then and Now
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.
100 Posts and Counting: A Look Back at My Blogging Journey
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.
Rooted in Story: Photographing Regina of Arboreal Solutions
A portrait session with Regina Costa of Arboreal Solutions reminded me why I love environmental photography. I met Regina at a local farmerβs 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.
Boston Area Corporate Photography: Biotech Labs, Financial Brands, and Real-World Storytelling
From biotech cleanrooms to financial lifestyle campaigns, Iβve worked across Boston capturing real, relatable visuals that help companies tell their story. Hereβs a look at my approachβand how marketers can make the most of their next photo or video project.
Rhode Island-Based, Nationally Seasoned: Years of Visual Storytelling on the Move
After decades of national and international work, Iβve enjoyed a recent wave of meaningful projects here in Rhode Island. In this post, I share how I continue to serve clients across the U.S. while also strengthening my work locally.
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, Iβm 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.
Onsite Photography and Video: Creating Studio-Quality Work in Corporate Spaces
From biotech labs to boardrooms, Iβve spent my career creating studio-quality photography and video on location. This blog shares how we transform corporate spaces into professional setsβbringing 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 β not rehearsed. We collaborated on a natural, personality-driven video and portrait session to create branding that truly reflects her story.
REVEALED: Portraits from Beneath Oneβs Surface β The Film Now on Amazon Prime
Photographer Scott Indermaurβs deeply personal portrait project REVEALED is now a documentary on Amazon Prime. Explore the journey of self-discovery that touched over 200 lives.
Why Experience Matters: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Photography and Video Productions
From missed flights to flooded beaches, flexibility and experience are the keys to delivering great work on location. Hereβs how my stepmom (and lifelong travel producer) taught me how to troubleshoot like a pro.
NAVAD Bakers & Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
How do you capture the heart of a small business story in just a short-form video? Using an iPhone and a strong storytelling approach, I worked with NAVAD Bakers and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses of Rhode Island to showcase how this program helped owner Guy Hanuka grow his business. With thoughtful lighting, sound, and editing, I created a high-quality video that shares Guyβs inspiring journey while keeping production efficient and adaptable for different platforms.
The Power of Showing Up: 12 Years of Accountability with Erik Stenbakken
For over 12 years, Iβve met every weekday with longtime friend Erik Stenbakken for a simple but powerful accountability check-in. From our early days in photography to evolving creative careers and outdoor vanlife adventures, these weekly calls have quietly fueled personal and professional growthβone goal at a time.
A Walk in My Woods: Year One - 2024
A year of walking my woods has been a journey of discovery, resilience, and appreciation for natureβs rhythms. What started with a stormβs impact turned into a deeper connection with the land, observing its changes through the seasons and reflecting on the lessons it offers. From unexpected challenges to quiet moments of awe, this annual reflection captures the evolving story of my time among the trees.
Why Original Photography Still Matters in an AI and Smartphone Era
Smartphones, AI, and stock photos are everywhereβso why invest in original photography? Because trust matters. Businesses, especially community banks and local brands, need real, authentic imagesβnot generic stock photos. Iβve used everything from a 1960s plastic camera to an iPhone in my work, but one thing remains true: the best tool is the one that tells the most compelling story. Letβs talk about why original photography is still essential in todayβs visual landscape.
A New Year, A New Chapter
Welcome to 2025! This year is off to a strong start with exciting projects in Oklahoma and Rhode Island, reflections on diverse 2024 travels, and new updates about exploring my forest property. Join me in celebrating another year of creativity, storytelling, and adventure.
Expanding Horizons: Indermaur Mediaβs Services for Small Businesses
Discover how Indermaur Media empowers small businesses with creative media solutions, including photography, videography, website development, and social media management, tailored to help brands thrive.
A Snapshot of Indermaur Mediaβs Services: Photography and Video for Corporate and Commercial Clients
Discover how Indermaur Mediaβs new one-page PDF highlights our full range of photography and video services, offering clients an easy way to explore our storytelling capabilities. Learn about the process of creating this overview and the collaboration that brought it to life.
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.