Athena Pappas and Stewart Boedecker are a winemaking team with differing ideas on Pinot Noir. Stewart likes his Pinot Noir delicate, Athena prefers a more powerful style. And therein lies one aspect of their unique brand story. In preparation for
If you've ever been tasked with updating your winery's website, you know what a hair-pulling, mind-bending, cat-hearding exercise it can be. Imagine if you could call your photographer and say, "Help me, please!" Well, this is exactly what we're good
We've been exploring what's going on in the growing wine business in Southern Oregon, and I've got to say it's fab. Well, maybe I shouldn't say, since for now, it feels like an undiscovered treat. It's relaxed, unpretentious, knock-out beautiful
Portrait of cartographer, environmentalist and adventurer Marty Schnure.
I love shooting for Luxe. Assignments from their photo editor include meeting an inspired artist, builder or designer and communicating their work for the Luxe readers. To do my best here I'm listening and looking with all I have, translating their
When your product grows in a field and looks just like everyone else's, what you say and how you say it matters. We were invited to make a series of images that tell the story of how barley becomes an
John and I always joke that people in the photography or communication biz rarely take the time to use their talents on themselves. That's why we were super psyched to work with the talented people at Flint Design as they
Tattooed hands & coffee beans? Must be in Portland.
Acclaimed Chef Cathy Whims and crew are getting ready to open Enoteca Nostrana. Think of southern Italy's bold flavors of chile, anchovy, and capers. We shot these for a Portland Monthly Magazine preview. Can't wait to explore Cathy's take on
Spent a couple of chilly days this winter working with Julie's Organic Ice Cream creating images to support the introduction of new flavors in ads and social media. (Ice cream scooping and styling by the fabulous Ashley Marti of Local Haven)