MY STORY
Photography has always been a part of my life. My Mom was a hobbyist with a great eye and encouraged me to follow my interest in it.
At 16, I got a job in the photo department at my local newspaper, The Post-Crescent, and worked alongside some brilliant photojournalists.
There, I learned the importance of storytelling with images and capturing dramatic compositions. I went on to Ohio University for its prestigious Photojournalism program. But, I didn’t last long as a Bobcat. Photography classes were a blast, but the others didn't attract my attention. I left before finishing my freshman year.
Looking for work, I took a position with my family’s trucking company. I drove flatbed trucks across the country for 4 years before becoming the Dispatch and Operations Manager. There, I learned what it takes to run a business and keep employees and clients happy.
While trucking, photography was constantly calling me. I started freelancing for the Post-Crescent and took every shoot that came my way. My photography business grew organically from there. By 2017, I had given up trucks and traded them for cameras.
I still have that photojournalistic foundation that I built as a kid, and apply that to commercial photography for my clients today. Figuring out what my clients need to create solid branding and hitting the target is the call that keeps me fascinated by this craft everday.
The Fam
My wife Erin, adult son Evan, and school aged kids Stella, Emma and Liam.
FAA PART 107 DRONE PILOT CERTIFIED
I am also an FAA certified drone pilot which has added an important tool to my architecture photography and event photography services as I’m able to capture stunning bird’s eye views and panoramics
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clients are saying…
“ThedaCare has worked with Graham Images on many photography projects over the years. Graham is a talented, detail-oriented professional, asking in-depth questions on the objectives of the work to ensure the product meets expectations.
Graham is creative in his thinking, always producing best-in class-work, bringing his passion to life through photography. His post production work is very impressive as well. I would highly recommend Graham for your commercial photography needs.”
Jon Ollmann, Director, Marketing & Brand Strategy // ThedaCare
Graham Images was hired to photograph the RSM Madison office. Shive-Hattery’s designer Kristine Swavey was able to join for the shoot, It is always an added benefit to have the person who envisioned the design of the space onsite. She was able to style the spaces with some finishing touches and add opinions on angles and model placement.