Stories + Insights

Several years ago, I was at a HOW Design Conference in Chicago when one of my mentors turned to me and said:

"You need to stop sitting at these conferences
and start speaking at them." 

Since that night, I've made it a point to share, speak, and teach. Consider this a sandbox for me to periodically share a peek into miscellaneous experiences and insights from 20+ years in the creative business. 

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Faces From The Sidelines

I'm drawn to the contrast of humanizing our players to compliment the typical sports photograph where we immortalize the athlete. When you strip away the uniforms, the physique, and athletic movements, you are left with the center of emotion; the face, which allows us to connect in an authentic and relatable manner.

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