Technik Agency, a subsidiary of global design firm Expotechnik, has made lots of advances in building their new branch in the Expo brand tree. They approached me to capture an idea they had for their initial marketing push, introducing their members to both potential and current clients alike.
Read MoreHypebeerst: Samuel Adams - Spring Thaw Variety Pack
Every handful of months, the craft beer behemoth Samuel Adams releases a variety pack to add some consolidation to their endless lineup of brews. My first craft beer was actually from the Sam Adams Winter Classics pack. Mmmm, Chocolate Bock. Break out a cooler and fire up that grill, let's get that chill off your bones.
Read MoreJob Hunting Tips - A Talk With Krystle Dorsey, M. Ed
As young professionals, we hear about how important networking is all the time and it can fall on deaf ears at times. We shrug off what older folks have to say because "they don't get it" and are from a different era. But experience has taught me that the core message is correct, despite the source. Krystle Dorsey, a career counselor with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Education from George Mason University, took some time to have a chat with me about travel, culture and networking.
Read MoreHypebeerst: Bell's Brewing Two Hearted Ale
As a word of warning, I have not always been the biggest of IPA drinkers. Over the past year or so I have gravitated towards dark beers with a saison, tripel or two sprinkled in, but with my shift further north I have decided to expand my palate a bit and give the bitter side of the family a solid few months of effort. That being said, Bell's Two Hearted Ale may be my favorite IPA of my limited experience.
Read MoreOrganizing A Commercial or Editorial Shoot
There are quite a few key components of organizing a commercial or editorial shoot, more so than the normal portrait session. This post will cover the basics with a few cool tips and sources to find deeper information. Let's address each piece of the puzzle in order:
Read MoreHypebeerst: 100th Beer - Wake Up Dead Imperial Stout
Admittedly, reaching 100 beers took a while overall with my dive into the beer landscape happening in 2005. Do yourself a huge favor and let a brew make you a new acquaintance after you read this, then let me know about it in the comments! Without further adieu, my 100th review!
Read MorePortraits with Twanee Dykes
Friend and associate Twanee Dykes & I got together for a portrait session. Really simple and straight forward, I tried to keep things minimal in the set up and execution.
Read MoreTime Lapse Video: Dustin Farrell
Dustin Farrell created this awesome time-lapse video of landscapes using a Canon 5D Mark II and Adobe After Effects. It's absolutely amazing what this camera can do in the right hands and with the right equipment / shooter. I'll eventually try my hand at something like this, but i've got to get my money up first!
Check Dustin on Twitter HERE.
Job Hunting Tips: Planning Your Own Networking Trip
As graduation and the life afterwards both creep closer on the horizon, your thoughts should be on completing your degree and / or landing your first job. Dealing with the issues of today’s job market and economic standing, both of those feats have become substantially more difficult. However the tried and true method of success, networking, remains one of the best ways to attain your goals. Networking has, and will continue to be, the greatest tool you have in your arsenal to move beyond living as a student to living as an employee / employer.
Read MoreHow To Become A Superstar Multimedia Professional
As an act of kindness, i've decided to provide my readers with some wise rules for producing a multimedia project. Creating a project from scratch can be a daunting task, but by following these rules, your project can come off without a hitch (in most cases).
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