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 panoramic images.
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“We look to Graham as our trusted partner for capturing beautiful images of our facilities. Our team knows when we work with Graham, we’ll have a seamless experience, from thoughtfully and efficiently executed shoot days to a quick turnaround time to high-quality images that cast our facilities in the best possible light. The ThedaCare brand, marketing and communications team is grateful we can rely on Graham as a top-notch creative partner.”
Jessica Thiel, Content Marketing Strategist // ThedaCare
At Graham Images, we believe that great relationships are built through meaningful conversations and shared experiences. That’s why we were honored to be included in the recent SMPS Wisconsin AEC Industry Client Panel held at the beautiful Rockwood Terrace in Green Bay. Bringing together professionals from across Wisconsin's architecture, engineering, construction, and development industries, the event provided an engaging afternoon of networking, learning, and collaboration.