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Auditory Spatial Laboratory - University of Miami
This post brings you more from my recent work for the University of Miami and my latest adventure led me to the audiology lab. Dr. Hillary Snapp, an audiology specialist, gave me a tour of the Auditory Spatial Laboratory, and let me tell you, it was impressive.
Dr. Snapp's research is focused on auditory perception and how we process sound in space. Her lab is equipped with some pretty cool tools, like a head and torso simulator and a sound booth that can simulate different environments. I even got to try on a pair of headphones that had microphones built-in to capture my individual ear shape, which was pretty mind-blowing.
One of the most interesting things I learned was how our brain processes sound differently depending on the direction it's coming from. Dr. Snapp's research is looking at ways to improve hearing aid technology to better mimic the way our brain processes sound.
Overall, it was a fascinating experience getting to explore the Auditory Spatial Laboratory and learn about Dr. Snapp's research. It's amazing how much there is to discover about something as seemingly simple as hearing. I can't wait to see where her research takes us in the future!
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Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory - University of Miami
Hey there! I recently had the opportunity to photograph The University of Miami Health System, and one of the labs that really stood out was the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. These guys treat some of the sickest patients, and let me tell you, it was intense and impressive being in the operating room.
Photographing in a sterile environment was definitely a challenge - I had to be super careful with every movement and make sure not to touch anything without gloves on. Plus, the bright lights in the operating room made it tricky to get the perfect shot. But I managed to capture some amazing images of the surgeons at work.
Our model, who wasn't actually getting surgery, fell asleep during the shoot. I guess they found the environment calming, which is actually pretty cool if you think about it.
What really blew my mind was how these guys performed the surgery. It's a minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions and specialized tools to perform the surgery. The benefits are huge, like less scarring, faster recovery, and lower risk of infection. And I didn’t pass out!! Haha ;)
All in all, it was an incredible experience getting to photograph such an impressive lab. I hope my pictures do it justice!
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Oil, Grease and Snow... Let's GO!
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Recently I had the pleasure of photographing the hardworking team of mechanics for Denver's RTD, who keep the city's buses going in all sorts of weather. And let me tell you, these guys know their stuff! They're out there rain or shine, snow or sleet, making sure the buses are in tip-top shape and ready to hit the road.
I remember one particularly chilly day when I was there. It wasn't quite a blizzard, but there was definitely a bit of snow on the ground. Despite the cold, the mechanics were hard at work, rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty.
I was impressed by their team-spirit and skill. They are able to diagnose and fix all problems with the vehicle fleet. And they do it all with a smile, even with fingers numb from the cold.
I’m continually impressed to see how these mechanics keep the city moving, no matter the weather. They're the unsung heroes of the public transportation system, and I felt lucky to have had the chance to document their hard work, and make them the heroes for a change.
A Bus Campaign in the Rain
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Portland, OR to photograph Transdev, and let me tell you, it was a memorable trip. On the first day, it rained non-stop, but I didn't let that dampen my spirits. I saw it as an opportunity to capture some unique shots of the buses and drivers in the rain, which turned out to be quite striking.
Thankfully, the sun finally came out on the second day, just in time for our visit to an amazing waterfall. I got some fantastic shots of the bus driving along the scenic route, with the waterfall in the background. It was a breathtaking sight.
Despite the challenges of the weather, I managed to capture some stunning images of Portland's public transport system. It's always a joy to travel to new places and explore different photography opportunities.
If you're ever in Portland, keep an eye out for the photographer with a camera in hand, ready to capture the perfect shot. It might just be me.
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Loving the lifeStyle at Chotto Matte
Working on lifestyle shoots with Hotels, Restaurants & Resorts like the architecturally stunning Chotto Matte, is among my favorite things to photograph. To have a space like this as a backdrop is what makes my job fun, to capture images of their vibrant lifestyle was a blast. Starting with interiors (almost architectural) and then moving to happy people having good time. The staff, talent and DJ were on point and so were the cocktails... Not that I would know HAHA!
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Sailing La Vagabonde: A Beautiful Family Adventures
Why do you want to be a photographer? Well it’s for jobs like this!
The Brief:
“Go to the Bahamas and spend a week taking photographs of a beautiful family (who are delightful by the way) while sailing a Catamaran on turquoise waters” YES!!!Needless to say, it was my absolute pleasure to spend time with the You Tube channel Sailing La Vagabonde. Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu cruise the world with their children on their blue-water catamaran, from which they run the Youtube channel “Sailing La Vagabond” which currently has 1.82 Million subscribers. Along with their kids, they are all living an incredible life, a fun family exploring the world. Every ride on the dinghy turns into an adventure, unless your Riley, then it can be a great place for a nap! Huge thanks go to Jorge Brillembourg (JC) of Beyond Full Service Productions for making it all happen!
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Boeing Magic
I love the places that my job takes me, and I love the people I meet when I get there. Photographing the team that keeps Boeing running (and flying) was incredible. Going into one of the simulators was a bucket-list item and having a go at landing a triple seven a lifetime memory!
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Discover! With Discover
Recently I “discovered” that I love working with amazing people, while shooting a fun campaign that celebrates life’s firsts, along with the awesome folks at Discover Card and Orphan Editorial!
Take a look at the Miami Vice style BTS they put together here ➡️
- You can see what I did there right haha ;) -
University of Miami Marine Campus
I know we are blasted with bad news on a daily basis, but it’s important to remember that there are good people everywhere doing amazing things to help solve the worlds biggest problems. And if you are looking for some faith in humanity (I always am!) then look no further than Virginia Key FL. The work being done at UM RSMAS (The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science) blows me away.
They want to play a leading role in the development of sustainable seafood, yellowtail snapper (delicious!) is just one of nearly 10 different species, including flounder, mahi-mahi (can’t go to the FL Keys without a Mahi sandwich and a cold one), red snapper, cobia, almaco jack, Nassau grouper, hogfish, and even stone crabs. They are working to find the most cost-effective and environmentally sound methods to raise seafood in aquaculture facilities, and then just share the knowledge with the industry! So that you and I can eat delicious seafoodie-goodness sustainably. OH YEAH!
They are also working on coral propagation and restoration (extremely necessary to help with the recovery of threatened coral species), ways to increase the resilience of corals in coastal communities, making them more resilient to bleaching and they study the effects of waves and wind with a massive wind-wave-storm simulator that can run a range of experiments about how wind and waves interact during hurricanes, as well as decipher how hurricane landfalls can impact coastal communities, structures, and ecosystems.
WOW, what a day!!
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Welcome to the University of Miami
It has been my absolute pleasure to spend a handful of days this past fall at the University of Miami. The UM Division of Development and Alumni Relations was eager to rebuild their library with images of student life, educational moments and a plethora of stories that tell the tale of just how amazing UM is.
With, by far, the most fun team of creative individuals, I have been more than happy to oblige these last few months, capturing images of every campus and the student experience therein.
We did budget for multiple scout days, so we weren’t waiting around for happy accidents, but we also planned some time to do just that for spontaneity. Curated by UM’s inhouse team and Select Services, we were able to organize shots of students in their classrooms, residential areas, public areas and many great backdrops around campus.
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Science mode activated! - Amazing People at M.I.T.
I recently went to Boston for a project at MIT Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, more specifically portraits of their Intramural faculty members. These amazing folks do incredible work that gives me faith in humanity.
I know this is not everyone’s cuppa-tea but my love of science and all things technology gets excited by, “transcription and RNA splicing, extracellular matrices, trolled-release films and nanoparticles… even… long-term and controlled-release drug delivery systems” wow!
The future is bright!
Thank you for having me MIT, it was a total blast.
Norwegian and Think Twice Media
I struggle to slap a coat of paint on to a bedroom wall but Brazilian artist Ernesto Kunde @kundeart takes rolling to a whole new level!
Kunde, the winner of the Norwegian Cruise Lines Call to Artists contest, painted this mural on the Norwegian Cruise Line terminal at PortMiami.
The initiative called on all emerging and established South Florida artists to submit original artwork to be considered for the mural. Each year, the program resets and a new mural design is selected, allowing the Company and The Nader Museum, to continue supporting South Florida artists for years to come.
The multi-story original masterpiece inspired by Miami’s coveted mangroves, is visible to all as it is showcased on the Company’s new state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami. Kunde becomes the first winner of the Call to Artists contest, securing the $100,000, a 10-day artist residency at the Artist Loft on Oceania Cruises and the honor of having his artwork displayed at NCL’s terminal for a year.
It was a great pleasure to photograph his process!
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Nassau County Transit - The NICE Bus
Nice Bus, Nice People, Nice Shoot, Nice Photos? Yeah Baby :)
The folks at Nassau County Transit needed photography of everything from product, to service to people. The employees couldn’t have been more accomodating, the riders were more than friendly, and the entire project ran as smooth as you would expect from a group of really nice people.
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Breezeline: Highwires and Forklifts
After a total corporate rebrand, Breezeline commissioned me to showcase their workforce environment. At Breezeline they like to say “there is no ego to get in the way” - I couldn’t agree more!
I loved helping Breezeline showcase their employees, a broad-based group of individuals as diverse as the communities they proudly serve.
Working with Breezeline, was a breeze! (yeah, you see what I did there)
Hope you like the pics as much as I loved going up in the bucket HAHA!!
Best Steve,
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More info: https://www.breezeline.com/careers
Moving with TransDev Employees
Working with TransDev is always a treat, the employees are from so many different backgrounds and all work together to move the people of Raleigh Durham around. TransDev requests photos of them doing their jobs and getting people where they need to go and I am happy to oblige! :)
They also make great crew members when production needs a little extra help! Thanks Byron for the Assist!!
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Space Force Goes Zero G!
Photographing the US Space Force in Zero G.
During June of 2022, I had the privilege to join the US Space Force on two Zero Gravity flights. The flights are part of a program that allows Space Force Cadets to become accustomed to the challenges of working in a zero gravity environment.
If you want to train a sailor you take them out to sea, if you want to train a pilot, you take then to the skies, well if you want to train a Space Force Cadet you have to do some parabolas!
So much learning, fun and photographs were had by all!
TransDev Atlanta Day 2
So many great shots from the TranDev Atlanta shoot, I had to split it into two posts!
This is Day two at Atlanta South, a multi million dollar facility with plenty of brand new buses and equipment. Great for photos!
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TransDev Atlanta - Day 1
As usual we had a very productive day shooting for TransDev, this time at their Atlanta North facility. The Gwinnett County Transit folks gave us a brand new bus, literally less than 100 miles on the clock! mmmmm love that new-bus-smell! Hahaha :)
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Working with Arnie Weissmann - Editor in Chief Travel Weekly
I love to see my work in print (it happens less and less in these interwebz times) and thanks to Arnie Weissman, the intrepid editor in chief at Travel Weekly, some of my Zero G images were in the October edition of Travel Weekly.
There was a cool moment during this flight which Arnie explains in his piece.
“In addition to the excitement of the flight, there was an unexpected bonus: A couple got engaged while weightless. The man had shared his plans with the crew ahead of time, and they warned him to tie a string to the ring — on a previous flight, a ring had floated away from a nervous boyfriend.”
Here are some of the images from the moment:
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Blade Helicopters & Zero Gravity
I shot this just for fun during our flights with Blade in Manhattan, it was so cool flying in the helicopters back and forth to New York City.
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