Stories from the Work and Beyond
After more than three decades working in photography, video production, and visual storytelling, I've learned that some of the best stories come from the people, projects, and experiences along the way.
Here, I share client projects, creative processes, practical business insights, and personal reflections, including my Walk in My Woods series. It's a place for curiosity, lessons learned, and stories worth sharing.
Walk in My Woods: Getting Ready for What’s Next
As summer begins to wind down, I’m preparing the property for fall, cutting wood, clearing trails, checking cameras, and learning once again that plans have a way of changing.
Walk in My Woods: The Woods Have Their Own Routine
There's more happening in my Rhode Island woods than I ever imagined. From bobcats hunting along the creek to fishers and other wildlife following their daily routines, my trail cameras are revealing a hidden world. These discoveries have me looking at the woods differently, including whether I'm still willing to spend a night camping beside the creek.
Walk in My Woods: A Year in Review
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.
Clearing the Past, Planting the Future
As spring arrives in Rhode Island, I’ve been reflecting on how tending to our wooded property mirrors the evolution of my 30-year career. From photojournalism in Arizona and Kansas to corporate video in New England, each season has brought its own pivot—and possibility. This post explores the journey, the land, and the mindset behind clearing the past to plant the future.
A Walk in My Woods: Year One - 2024
A year of walking my woods has been a journey of discovery, resilience, and appreciation for nature’s rhythms. What started with a storm’s 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.
Riding Out the Storm: How a Tornado Taught Me Lessons in Adaptability, Preparedness, and Resilience
After a tornado hit just days after moving into my new home, I learned valuable lessons in adaptability, preparedness, and the power of storytelling—lessons I now apply to every media production project at Indermaur Media.