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.
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.
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.
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.
Nourishing the Soul with Travel: A Tale of Wanderlust
Join me on a journey through life and travel as I embrace wanderlust and capture the world through my lens. This blog reflects on the adventures, the beauty, and the lessons learned along the way, offering inspiration for fellow travelers and photographers alike.
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.
My Headshot and Linkedin
Your LinkedIn profile is your digital handshake—make it count with a professional headshot that captures your personal brand. Learn why a great headshot is essential for your online presence and how it can set you apart in your career.
Producing media is similar to racing a sailboat.
Media production and sailboat racing share more in common than you might think. This blog explores how the strategic planning, teamwork, and problem-solving required in racing translate to producing successful media projects.
Renewed Dedication
Reignite your passion for photography and video with a renewed dedication to growth and creativity. This blog shares insights on embracing challenges and evolving in the ever-changing world of visual storytelling.
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…
Lessons from College
I recently was a guest speaker for two university classes. I also enjoy these conversations with the students. A few topics I feel…
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…
Supporting Shopping Local
It brings me joy to work with these small business owners. I get to hear their story, their goals and then visually capture moments to share their passion. Small Businesses are extremely important…
Video & Photography for social media uses
One of the projects I have been working on the past year is showcasing Rhode Island Small Businesses
Video Production Created Remotely
From learning the ropes of photojournalism in the 90s to directing a complex remote video production, discover how Indermaur Media adapted to create a high-quality video with 13 subjects across 6 countries.
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…
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.