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.
Exploring AI-Generated Corporate Headshots: Are They Ready for Professional Use?
As AI technology advances, I explored how well AI-generated headshots compare to traditional corporate photography. I tested an AI headshot service using iPhone snapshots to see if it could produce polished, professional-quality images. While AI-generated headshots offer quick and convenient options, how do they really stack up against a professional photo session? In this blog, I share my findings, including the pros, cons, and whether AI headshots are a viable option for businesses.
Behind the Lens and In Front of It: Releasing My Demo Reel Video
After years of overcoming the fear of being in front of the camera, I’m excited to share my journey from behind the scenes to the subject. In this new bio video, I step into the spotlight with a teleprompter and more confidence than ever.
Journey to Mount Rushmore: A Road Trip, like a Multimedia Project, and the Heart of Storytelling
Embark on an 18-day journey from Rhode Island to Mount Rushmore with me, as I explore the parallels between a meticulously planned road trip and the art of storytelling through multimedia projects. From capturing awe-inspiring moments to adapting to the unexpected, this trip was a reflection of the work I do at Indermaur Media. Discover how a cross-country adventure and my passion for visual storytelling are more connected than you might think.
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…
My Experience with Being a Video Subject
Earlier this year, I set out to make a corporate bio video, discussing what Indermaur Media is all about. I started the project before the Pandemic (with no beard) and ended up finalizing it with a much-needed haircut and a beard. :) But more importantly, I learned so much from the experience of sitting in front of the camera, instead of my usual position behind it.
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 …
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…
6 Tips for Creating a Successful Corporate MultiMedia Production
An effective production process for digital media production is essential in making any assignment a success, beginning with a solid foundation during pre-production. This allows the content production phase to run smoothly, focused on developing compelling multimedia stories.
While producing a commercial multi-media campaign, using photography and video for a midwest financial company, we conducted a nationwide search for locations that needed a unique vision and style. We decided on Boston, Massachusetts.