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Joe McNally is not only an internationally acclaimed photographer and photojournalist, he is a committed teacher. I had the honor of interviewing him and producing a show of his work for the Santa Fe Workshops. This piece is a SHORT EDIT of the final production. To purchase a DVD with the complete interview with Joe McNally and other Santa Fe Workshop instructors, contact the , Santa Fe Workshops Your purchase will go towards the Santa Fe Workshops scholarship fund. Joe McNally's web address: ...
I spent July 13 – 16th, 2008 off of J Avenue, a dirt road that winds through lush, rolling prairie in the Flint Hills of Kansas. The days were filled recording some of Eldon Moore's life stories, lessons and philosophies and photographing the landscape and people that have shaped his life. Here is a short edit of Eldon's personal history.
Saluting America's WWI Heroes documents Armistice Day, November 11, 2005, in the Meuse-Argonne region of France. Jeffrey Lowdermilk has traveled to Europe several times over the last few years to follow his grandfather's path as detailed in his World War I diary. The journey has been one of historical significance and self-exploration. With the publishing of his new book, he fulfills a personal mission to help keep the memory of the soldiers and sacrifice of WWI alive. Photography and Writing ...
The inaugural Global Green Indigenous Film Festival was held in Santa Fe, NM April 8 – 10th. 40 films from 9 different countries were shown. All films shared a story of environmental concern from the indigenous perspective. The National Tribal Environmental Council hosted the event and sponsors included UNESCO and the National Geographic All Roads Film Project. This piece was created as an overview report to be used for international awareness and fundraising. Special thanks to Joel Fadness, w...
Short version of the Schwerin StoryPortrait
Aidyn Honor Schwerin was born January 1, 2008, and made the front page of the New Mexican on the 2nd. Michael and Darcy share their story – their journey in becoming parents.
While speeding through Texas to the birth of her first grandchild, a hawk flew straight at the windshield, veering off at the last possible second. Moments later the phone rang, her son's voice, full of emotion, said, "Momma, we have us a baby!"
The Heart Gallery of New Mexico helps waiting children connect with adoptive families by utilizing the donated talents of renowned photographers. The Heart Gallery is a project of The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. This promotional video for the Heart Gallery was produced by StoryPortrait Media and Vivo Studios and is used as a companion to NM Heart Gallery exhibitions and fundraising events. Please visit www.heartgalleryofamerica.org or www.heartgallerynm.org/ for more in...
Jay Maisel, recognized as one of the top natural-light color photographers in the world, shares his thoughts on the process and passion of a photographic life. Please note, this version is truncated. If you are interested in viewing and purchasing the full video, contact the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, www.santafeworkshops.com. All proceeds from the instructor series shows go to benefit the Santa Fe Workshop scholarship fund. Interview and Editing by Genevieve Russell/ StoryPortrait Media...
The Jazz of Enchantment is a 25 part public radio series profiling top jazz musicians living in New Mexico. Twenty-four artists were profiled and the 15 – 20 minute audio profiles were aired on New Mexico public radio and a collection of CDs were given to area jazz band students. A website is maintained to archive the work at www.newmexicojazz.org Paul Ingles, was the project director, series writer and editor. Genevieve Russell was the photographer and web designer. StoryPortrait Media produc...