Mendo In The Mitten: Capturing Michigan’s Cannabis Caregiver Community

As a videographer, I’ve had the privilege of stepping into a variety of worlds, but nothing quite prepared me for “Mendo In The Mitten,” a caregiver event hosted by Big Clouds in Jones, Michigan. It marked the first time I saw Michigan’s cannabis community in full form—a tangible result of the ongoing evolution of cannabis […]

The Dockman Episode Five: Filming in extreme conditions

As a videographer and producer, every shoot presents its own set of challenges. But when it came to filming “The Dockman Episode Five,” I knew this one would push both me and my Sony camera equipment to the limit. Five days in freezing 30-degree temperatures and below? Challenge accepted. The mission: document the installation of […]

Dockman Episode Four: A day in the life of a dockman.

As a videographer, I often find myself immersed in diverse worlds, capturing stories that unveil the essence of professions as everyday heroes. Recently, I had the privilege of shadowing The Dockmen for a day, delving into their world from sunrise to sundown. From the crack of dawn, when most are just beginning to stir, the […]

Into the Arena with Guerrilla Politic

As a filmmaker, I don’t always like to get political, but when I do, I partner with Guerrilla Politic, a local marketing firm based in Detroit, Michigan. Their mission resonates with me: to design a better democracy by helping to put together campaigns for local candidates—ordinary people who want to get involved in their community. […]

The Dockman: Episode Three Launching The Dockman Series

We had started on filming this installation of a kayak launch system without a clear plan for the footage. For the first three episodes of The Dockman, we logged the footage, knowing it’s potential to form something great one day. Little did we know that this endeavor would kickstart The Dockman series, which can now be […]

The Dockman: Episode Two

Being behind the lens for “The Dockman” is always an adventure, and our recent trip to YMCA Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan, was nothing short of exhilarating. As the producer tasked with documenting the installation of a dock using Easy Dock technology, I was in for a day filled with incredible moments and insightful discoveries […]

Behind the Scenes of The Dockman Episode One

As the filmmaker and producer behind The Dockman Series, I feel there is a lot to be said about the blue collar workers in America. Putting a spotlight on this hard working group of people has only proved to be compelling and a continuing learning experience for me behind the lens. Many people who sit […]