Monday, April 20, 2020

Midwestern Music












I'm one of the freelance photographers that work for Love Wisconsin.(more about LW, see previous post, Bridge the Divide).

They gave us freelancers an assignment. 

What does life in Wiscsonsin look like during social distacing? My answer in the form of photos+caption.
“One of the things I love about photographing people is the engaging and connecting part of it. I've always been able to keep a safe distance with my camera, I just never HAD to before. Still, it’s helped lift my spirits to get out and engage with friends at a safe distance. (Although not hugging has been hard for me!)."
I arranged this photo shoot with my buddy, Keith Pulvermacher, keeping in mind the location that fit his style of music. He calls it Midwestern, saying "It's a kind of melting pot of blues, pop, country, soul, and Americana." All of the music he loves.
Keith’s industry has been hit hard with events and gigs being cancelled. But no matter what, the music continues. Keith now plays, like so many others, from basements, garages, and kitchens.” 
I became a full time musican in 2003. 
Lots of things inspire me. Life, art, music, other people, photos, movies, documentaries, I primarily try to pay attention to things and messages I connect with and pull into a song.
 How do I stay focused? That's a tough one. Being a creative I have lots of ideas that I think are cool things to work on. My A.D.D is a blessing and a curse. I surround myself with people who share my vision and they help to keep me on track. 
What's in my fridge: Mostly food that needs to stay cold. :) All of the meat, hummus,veggies, fruit,pickles, the essentials.

Keith's gigs gigs were cancelled for the next few months. 
Find him on Facebook when he does LIVE shows there. Follow on Instagram, Itunes and Spotify.   






Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Bridge the Divide







I started freelancing with Love Wisconsin at the end of 2019. LW's mission is to make WI an even more connected, compassionate and  engaged place by sharing stories with photos viewed with online readers. 

My first assignment was to create portraits of Erica Turner, who runs a podcast with Heidi Wheeler, out of the Cedarburg library. Called Bridge the Divide. She also holds community talks there.

The moment Erica opened the door for me at the library ( I travel with lots of gear) I received the friendliest smile. We fell into an easy conversation about life, race, small towns, books we both had read, art, etc. I met her wonderful husband, Greg, who is a storyteller as well!

Love Wisconsin does Erica's story justice, and I was honored to photographer her. Please take the time to get to know more about her on the LW website,  Facebok, or Instagram.

AS SEEN IN TIME MAGAZINE! UMMM Hello!
The April issue - Apart. Not Alone. April 6th-13th. 
Erica Turner and  Heidi Wheeler are in TIME magazine! 
She asked if she could use one of my portraits of her. She never said it was for TIME magazine! That's how humble she is. 
https://time.com/collection/apart-not-alone/5809175/meet-the-uniters/


Give a listen here. https://shows.acast.com/bridge-the-divide/

Take a look at Love Wisconsin here  https://www.lovewi.com/
Or cut to the chase here.... https://www.facebook.com/lovewiproject/
Or here. https://www.instagram.com/lovewiproject/