IMAGINE MISSOULA

Controlling the office.

Wil A. — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:13:00 +0000

Who would have thought?

Hangers.

Wil A. — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Who would have thought?

Buried in poop.

Wil A. — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0000

The Charlotte Ledger is such a great newsletter. And their Transit Time feature is a terrific way to understand the impact of transportation planning.

Build center-out.

Wil A. — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0000

It’s probably going to end in the center. Why not start in the center?

Never. Except for once.

Wil A. — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0000

So much for the benefits of working remote.

Email open rates.

Wil A. — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:39:10 +0000

Instead of depending on catchy subject lines, have confidence that you’ve built (and continue to build) a strong brand, leading to your audience trusting that your content will meet their expectations. Every single time.

A competition for losers.

Wil A. — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:11:00 +0000

So much for the benefits of working remote.

Is it working?

Wil A. — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:47:41 +0000

Of all the articles I read and YouTube videos I watch and podcast episodes I listen to about returning to the office, I don’t see an answer to the question: “Is remote / hybrid working, um, working?”.

Opening the door.

Wil A. — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:40:00 +0000

Sometimes, it just takes one person–many times the right person–to open the door and give others the room to follow.

Toys are the future.

Wil A. — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Chris posted this a decade ago. Still rings true for the decade ahead.

4:00 PM

Wil A. — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0000

The pandemic fog is turning into the climate fog.

We’re not bad people. We just did a bad thing.

Wil A. — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0000

A worse thing couldn’t have happened to a better person. #YNWA

The new normal of shrugging.

Wil A. — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0000

The new normal, indeed.

To advertise or not to advertise.

Wil A. — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:05:00 +0000

And a lot of people have followed along in that journey. I’ve asked these questions internally and exeternally a few times over that past decade: * What’s this site all about? * What are your expectations?

Lorem ipsum IBM Kyndryl.

Wil A. — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 02:30:00 +0000

A new, independent company that hangs off the IBM website?

A dangerous individual.

Wil A. — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:30:22 +0000

Surprised?

Issues product roles face.

Wil A. — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:11:04 +0000

Humans on top of humans.

Wil A. — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:30:05 +0000

A big one.

Wil A. — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:40:10 +0000

As a stubborn introvert I didn’t see the need for a coffee card to keep bringing people back.

Don’t post about it.

Wil A. — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:37:29 +0000

Positioning is simple.

Wil A. — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:37:15 +0000

1. The problem when solved will be simple. 2. Does it check with human nature? 3. Put it on paper. 4. Does it explode in people’s minds? 5. Is the time right?

Ship it.

Wil A. — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:07:17 +0000

Enjoyed this article so much, I had to post it twice.

Working on some new stuff.

Wil A. — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:01:00 +0000

One of the best product announcements ever. For so many reasons.

Making bets.

Wil A. — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:48:00 +0000

An interesting and fresh way to look at the relationship between the employer and the employee. And it’d likely work if the USA had a better public support system (healthcare, retirement, etc.).

Talk about it.

Wil A. — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:17:32 +0000

“Leadership”.

Tracking fires.

Wil A. — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:03:22 +0000

Feels like this would be a great time for a new fire-tracking utility to be made available from all the data available to us. Something that merges InciWeb with Nixle for areas throughout the United States (and in particular, the western states).

Scaling a waste of time.

Wil A. — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:57:03 +0000

Unsurprising? Yes. Priorities? No.

Data and relationships.

Wil A. — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:43:31 +0000

Get ready for the word ‘relationship’ to dominate advertising.

Opening the ring.

Wil A. — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:20:46 +0000

Call it imposter's syndrome, writer's block, or something worse, a blank page is both the scariest and most exhilarating place to be. Often, these experiences appear in our minds at the same time.

Email is being repurposed.

Wil A. — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:41:56 +0000

Gone are the days of the “email is dead” chant. At least for now. Beyond newsletters, email is being repurposed as a relaxing way to communicating with others. A fascinating turn, given the inbox zero movement.

Context.

Wil A. — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:51:47 +0000

If we’ve been doing our jobs in paying attention and being involved as far as our roles and responsibilities outline, this is the amount of context needed.

It's hard to work.

Wil A. — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:56:00 +0000

A challenge to find the objectivity within one’s own subjectivity.

Offline sales

Wil A. — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:59:00 +0000

While a single instance, I wonder how much Salesforce’s recent purchase of Slack influences the shift from an offline model?

The power shift

Wil A. — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:48:00 +0000

This power shift is in it’s infancy. With a handful of businesses publicly stating they are making this change, we’ll likely see more and more businesses following along.

Uncertainty.

Wil A. — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:07:00 +0000

Yeah. I’m still uncertain about a lot of things. I do know, in the long-term, that I want to use my experience and expertise (and my website) to help others. And defining what that means to me is a good start.

Saying sorry.

Wil A. — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 14:32:14 +0000

Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t.

Dynamic ad insertion, for the win?

Wil A. — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:08:00 +0000

Interesting.

Microsoft v. Slack

Wil A. — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:57:00 +0000

Open and closed, when convenient?

Just ask.

Wil A. — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:27:26 +0000

What if you just asked your recipients if they find value in your emails?

Apple v. Microsoft: A messaging battle.

Wil A. — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:05:39 +0000

Imagine if the Windows Phone did well. Wonder what the argument would be today.

That’s the entire internet.

Wil A. — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:31:00 +0000

To be honest, as much as I enjoy the quirkiness of Dobrik, halfway through this article, I couldn’t tell if this was about David Dobrik or Donald Trump.

Everything in moderation. (Even BS.)

Wil A. — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:07:02 +0000

Assuming skilled bullshitters knew the phrase “never bullshit a bullshitter”, which proactively kept their bullshitting frequency in check.

It’s always going to suck.

Wil A. — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0000

A very good mindset.

What’s wrong, today?

Wil A. — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Maybe the words used need to be a little different though? Instead of ‘bad news’ maybe it’s ‘destructive’ news?

The real reason for shared office space.

Wil A. — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 23:15:00 +0000

Who ever thought being away from the office is where work would get done?

Hiring remote workers (finally).

Wil A. — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:58:00 +0000

However, it will make them more competitive, which is a good, long-term thing.

Fear and loathing in Mountain View.

Wil A. — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:09:00 +0000

“Fear of angering Google and Mr. Pichai” smells like “I want to use Google and Mr. Pichai as a reference”.

Want a challenge? Try changing one word.

Wil A. — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:21:00 +0000

Three years ago, I attended a conference in Portland, OR. I still think about that conference as it taught me a few things I still use today. One of the conference topics is how a single word can change the impact of how you communicate, and how you are seen as a communicator.

More tools than employees.

Wil A. — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:15:00 +0000

Whether you are a freelancer or a growing team within a larger organization, Mailchimp is putting a stake in the ground to say: “We hear you. And this is what we are going to do about it.”.

Product vs. Feature.

Wil A. — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:55:00 +0000

Also, Nextdoor should create an audio feature.

A most terrifying invention.

Wil A. — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:24:00 +0000

How did you spend the Prime Day Holiday?

Leadership: Defined.

Wil A. — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:48:00 +0000

I was listening to a podcast last week–I can’t remember which–and I saved this quote as a thoughtful response to the question: “How do you define leadership?”.

When businesses become media companies.

Wil A. — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:39:00 +0000

It’s one way to fight misinformation about your business and industry.

What happens when your business’s talent gets monetized?

Wil A. — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:39:00 +0000

So who’s to say that same talent won’t start their own gig then leave your business to work on their own terms, with your business as their client?

Units of time.

Wil A. — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:18:00 +0000

“The inner-office stuff is more interesting. You’d probably never think that folks popping by your desk or saying ‘hello’ as you walk to the restroom as units of time. But they are.”

Leaders: Who are you?

Wil A. — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:38:00 +0000

What all of us want to know about a leader:

Socks and Sandals?

Wil A. — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:47:55 +0000

“The upside to getting older is feeling total freedom to just wear what you like, letting go of feeling the pressure to conform to trends.”

The future of work.

Wil A. — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:23:00 +0000

Feels like these statements are geared towards the ownership (and future) of work. Do we bet our future on our employees or our processes (and managers →)?

You are the service.

Wil A. — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Getting comfortable with MSP marketing can be a steep mountain to climb. By messaging your company as the service, that mountain should be much easier to ascend.

Facebook, Apple or the media: Who is flip-flopping their message?

Wil A. — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 15:49:00 +0000

What message is Protocol trying to tell here?

WWDC, the Apple logo and overuse.

Wil A. — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:56:00 +0000

Think about a recent ad that’s stuck with you. How often have you seen it around the web or on TV or on radio? My guess: If it’s a memorable (ie, successful) ad, it has a short run time. One that will likely be repurposed at a future date.

Soda and your next comms project.

Wil A. — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Ever struggle with a communications project? You know there’s a good story and you believe your clients, prospects and market want to know about the story. Yet, you can’t think how to create a message around it. If you’re Coca-Cola, you look back in time.

PHOTOS: TAKE A HIKE

Wil A. — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:35:00 +0000

A hike up Waterworks Hill in Missoula, MT on a snowy and frigid day.

PHOTOS: MOODY NOVEMBER SKY

Wil A. — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 10:24:00 +0000

Photos taken November 21, 2020.

CHARLES M. SCHULZ AIRPORT

Wil A. — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 11:30:00 +0000

Traveling between Santa Rosa, CA and Seattle, WA.

THE SILVER DOLLAR

Wil A. — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 15:17:52 +0000

Getting up early to photograph The Silver Dollar Bar on the Sunday following a Blue Moon in Missoula, MT.

SPEC AD: BLUESTONE LANE COFFEE

Wil A. — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:15:38 +0000

My first spec ad, focused on Bluestone Lane Coffee. Using a cinematic film profile on the Canon M50, I turned the color profile to black and white, then used a color match on Bluestone's light blue color.

THE CAMINO: PHOTO AND PRINT

Wil A. — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, I ordered a print from Imaging Arts. The reason for the order was two-fold: 1. I wanted to see what this particular photo looked like printed 2. I am selling this print, and wanted to better understand the order, shipping and reception experience Since I hadn’t unboxed (unrolled?) the print, I thought I’d film it. Turns out, both the photo and print are pretty great. (Thanks Steven!)

SETTING UP THE STUDIO

Wil A. — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 19:32:44 +0000

I'm not a YouTuber. Nor would I consider myself (yet) a photographer or filmmaker. However, I do like to do all those things. This video is of my set up as I dive into more audio and visual projects. I added lighting, audio and video all on surrounding a couch in my studio.

How to sell a book on Amazon

Wil A. — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:05:22 +0000

While I’ve wanted to write a book for as long as I can remember, I haven’t ever been able to figure out what the topic and content should be. Assuming my first book would have to be a bestseller, I waited until that great idea came to me.

I made a book. It’s for sale.

Wil A. — Tue, 26 May 2020 00:47:07 +0000

In December, I published my first book. It’s a photo book with words. Not a book-book in the book sense. Still, a book. The book chronicles my December trip to Phoenix, which I wrote about here. You can find some of the images used in this book below.

Words: Patience

Wil A. — Sat, 09 May 2020 15:27:46 +0000

But until we stop reflexively seeing people as viral threats, those old small pleasures we crave are likely to remain elusive.

Photo: Filming BTS

Wil A. — Fri, 08 May 2020 03:12:02 +0000

Taking photos with my helper.

Video: Going Sideways

Wil A. — Wed, 06 May 2020 12:08:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, I took my gimbal and camera with me on a walk downtown. It was a weekday and early in the morning, and the streets were eerily quiet. The idea for this film is from a video by Philip Bloom.

Podcast: Me, Simon Owens and Ribs

Wil A. — Tue, 05 May 2020 15:58:00 +0000

I joined Simon Owens on his Business of Content podcast for a quick interview. As a paying member, I get a lot out of Simon’s research and news. Give the episode a listen and subscribe to Simon’s growing media business.

Photo: Taking A Hike

Wil A. — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:08:00 +0000

RSS / Apple News Test

Wil A. — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 21:34:47 +0000

Building Pandemic Messaging

Wil A. — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:53:26 +0000

Skiing at Snowbowl in Montana

Wil A. — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:24:00 +0000

Photographs in Missoula, Montana

Wil A. — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:33:00 +0000

Ice fishing in Salmon Lake, Montana

Wil A. — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:58:00 +0000

That Time I Went to Phoenix

Wil A. — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 19:01:05 +0000

First Person (POV) Street Photography: Missoula

Wil A. — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:58:45 +0000

A Walk Downtown

Wil A. — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:55:00 +0000

A Skate Park in Montana

Wil A. — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 23:03:00 +0000

Reminds me of my Lance Mountain skateboard days.

Boise: The ride home

Wil A. — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:45:00 +0000

An eight-ish drive home from Boise, ID.

Las Vegas: The Strip and Airport

Wil A. — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:21:00 +0000

I spent nearly a week in Las Vegas for business at a conference. In between the sessions, I grabbed a few pictures. The stay at the airport was longer than I had planned.

Knots

Wil A. — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:31:00 +0000

While dark, I thought these rope knots where cool looking.

Early Morning

Wil A. — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:29:00 +0000

Early morning at the lake.

Pier

Wil A. — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 15:25:00 +0000

Specks of snow falling in the picture.

Boat

Wil A. — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:18:00 +0000

Red and Blue Kayaks

Wil A. — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:13:00 +0000

Long Walk, Long Pier

Wil A. — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:11:00 +0000

A Bench Swing

Wil A. — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:14:10 +0000

Carefree camp

Wil A. — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:48:00 +0000

Snowing on the deck

Wil A. — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:37:00 +0000

Snow-capped mountains

Wil A. — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:33:00 +0000

Evening on the lake

Wil A. — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:25:00 +0000

Lighting the dock

Wil A. — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:29:00 +0000

The bar

Wil A. — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:20:00 +0000

Looking North

Wil A. — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:14:00 +0000

Going down

Wil A. — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:11:00 +0000

Hollywood

Wil A. — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:05:00 +0000

An Early Morning Walk

Wil A. — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 12:59:00 +0000

Paris, NV

Wil A. — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:56:00 +0000

Vegas Stiletto

Wil A. — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:50:00 +0000

Reflecting in Vegas

Wil A. — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:44:00 +0000

Sunrises in New York

Wil A. — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:56:00 +0000

Breakfast on the go in New York

Wil A. — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:50:00 +0000

Yankees hats are everywhere

Wil A. — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:47:00 +0000

A hotel room in New York

Wil A. — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:43:00 +0000

A slice of light in New York

Wil A. — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:28:00 +0000

Corner shop

Wil A. — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:22:00 +0000

Waiting in New York

Wil A. — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:11:00 +0000

Standing in line

Wil A. — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:03:00 +0000

A Martini in New York

Wil A. — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:33:00 +0000

The Reservoir

Wil A. — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:27:00 +0000

Mall shoppers

Wil A. — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:19:00 +0000

The World of Ana Sui

Wil A. — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:30:00 +0000

peaky coffee

Wil A. — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000

hailin’

Wil A. — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 19:30:00 +0000

shuckin’

Wil A. — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:48:31 +0000

the whole lot

Wil A. — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 10:10:00 +0000

another orange dot

Wil A. — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:04:00 +0000

the road ahead

Wil A. — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:57:00 +0000

the photographer

Wil A. — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:46:00 +0000

morning moon

Wil A. — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:41:00 +0000

forest and trees

Wil A. — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:27:00 +0000

i’m the orange dot

Wil A. — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0000

the fog

Wil A. — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:08:00 +0000

the crow

Wil A. — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:03:00 +0000

Campsite in Coram, MT

Wil A. — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 10:50:00 +0000

Hiking Glacier National Park

Wil A. — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:44:00 +0000

Avalanche Lake, MT

Wil A. — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:30:00 +0000

FLOWERS

Wil A. — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

ENCHILADA TRUCK

Wil A. — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000

ROAD CLOSED

Wil A. — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 19:30:00 +0000

TAMALE TRUCK

Wil A. — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 20:00:00 +0000

NINJA MIKE’S

Wil A. — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 10:30:00 +0000

YOUTUBE’S POPULAR LOOK IS SEEPING INTO MUSIC

Wil A. — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:30:00 +0000

BUS DEPOT

Wil A. — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:30:00 +0000

THE CLEVELAND BROWNS ARE SEXY

Wil A. — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:30:00 +0000

SWINGS

Wil A. — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:00:00 +0000

RAFTING

Wil A. — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:30:00 +0000

THE CALIFORNIA DMV IS NOW A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

Wil A. — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Detour

Wil A. — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Rootbeer Floats!

Wil A. — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:16:00 +0000

Denver Food Trucks

Wil A. — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 12:46:00 +0000

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

Wil A. — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:28:00 +0000

Red Rocks

Wil A. — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 20:49:00 +0000

The Rolling Stones

Wil A. — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:38:00 +0000

Booze-injected donuts

Wil A. — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:20:00 +0000

Video: A diner. In Denver.

Wil A. — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 02:58:00 +0000

We were visiting Denver and stopped by Steuben's in downtown. I set the Canon M50 on the counter and hit record, capturing the environment around us.

Clock tower

Wil A. — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:05:00 +0000

I was walking around downtown Denver and I caught the shadow off this clock tower.

Moody sky

Wil A. — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:30:00 +0000

I feel like I added too much, yet I still like the way it turned out.

Tree on a hill

Wil A. — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 22:38:14 +0000

From our back deck looking Northeast, a tree seemed to line up in front of a cloud at the perfect timing.

Dual Slot USB-C Card Reader

Wil A. — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:38:00 +0000

Insert the USB-C connector and Photos pops up for import.

Peak Design Camera Strap

Wil A. — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:48:00 +0000

Maybe I’m just doing it wrong.

Wireless Bluetooth Remote for Canon M50

Wil A. — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:58:00 +0000

I use tripods and even the two-/ten-second timer. For whatever, that’s just not satisfying.

PHOTOS FROM RAVALLI HILL

Wil A. — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:46:20 +0000

With a few fires in the surrounding areas and with the wind picking up, I thought there’d be more haze in the air.

Voking Macro Tubes

Wil A. — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:20:04 +0000

In some shots, they look like they are floating.

The Best Update In IOS 13 for iPads

Wil A. — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:23:12 +0000

The Saved Stories section is listed at the very top!

Video: Making pour over coffee (for cold brew)

Wil A. — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 22:10:10 +0000

I've been making cold brew coffee at home using the pour over method. Here's what I use to make the coffee...

The Chicken

Wil A. — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:15:01 +0000

I tried a composite photo this morning…

Video: The Nifty 50

Wil A. — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:23:56 +0000

What's all the fuss about a 50mm lens? Here I review the Yongnuo 50mm lens with Fotodiox lens mount adapter for the Canon EOS M50.

Product Shot: Whiskey Labels

Wil A. — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:33:30 +0000

Incredible how close the lens of the camera can get to the object.

Product Shot: Bare Whiskey

Wil A. — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:43:03 +0000

Instead of pointing them in the general direction of the whiskey bottle, the lights were aimed at the wall behind the bottle at different angles, creating a surrounding soft glow.

Product Shot: Moody Whiskey

Wil A. — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:06:16 +0000

I haven’t pulled the label from the back fo the bottle yet, and is that a gigantic smudge on the bottle (behind “Gwin”)?

Product Shot: Gwin Du Whiskey

Wil A. — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:49:12 +0000

I can’t wait to crack the bottle open.

Eating Alone

Wil A. — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:49:22 +0000

Notice the lack of reflection from the plate and glassware on the table.

“So suck on that one.”

Wil A. — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 03:22:17 +0000

This is turning out to be another fun World Cup.

Meike MK 25mm F1.8

Wil A. — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:45:17 +0000

I’ve seen a few other folks on sites like fstoppers.com, PetaPixel, DSLR Shooter and others do product shots using some pretty fancy equipment. Since I have a few pieces of non-fancy equipment, I thought I’d put the Meike manual lens through a product photo shoot and see how it comes out.

Transformational Innovation and Brand Building

Wil A. — Thu, 30 May 2019 03:06:15 +0000

But having marketing and R&D joined at the hip? What an incredible, innovative idea. Especially from a 133 year-old company.

Looking Toward McDonald Peak

Wil A. — Sun, 05 May 2019 22:04:37 +0000

I drove up toward St. Ignatius this morning, leaving around 5AM in hopes of catching the sunrise…

West of Bozeman

Wil A. — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 19:19:24 +0000

We drove to Bozeman yesterday for a charity and auction event. On the way home this morning…

The Brooklyn Bridge (book ends)

Wil A. — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 23:38:35 +0000

We have these book ends that mimic the Brooklyn Bridge. The set is really heavy.

Uncertain Skies

Wil A. — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:22:35 +0000

Looking north, beyond the feed mill and trains, the skies have an almost cauliflower feel to them. It didn’t rain on this day.

Getting An Early Start

Wil A. — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:45:28 +0000

It’s a good time to watch the city come alive, and to get some reading/thinking done without the distractions that are sure to arrive later in the day.

Cat: Day Two

Wil A. — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 15:56:24 +0000

Day two of the photo shoot with the new lens...

Cat

Wil A. — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:38:26 +0000

I picked up a 25mm, 1.8 manual lens this week. A few pictures from this morning’s photo shoot...

Morning in Bonner, MT

Wil A. — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 02:12:00 +0000

I headed east to Bonner early one morning…

"Does Thursday Work With You?"

Wil A. — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:18:00 +0000

After finishing up some last minute details at home, then jumping in a taxi, this was how we started the day four years ago today…

Squarespace Email Campaigns

Wil A. — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:56:14 +0000

If you’ve been in marketing for any length of time, you know how wonderful email newsletters can be. Of course, if you’ve been on the internet for any length of time you know how awful email newsletters can be. After using Mailchimp for a long time, I decided to give Squarespace Email Campaigns a try. A simpler and consistent approach to communicating with your communities.

A stairway in New York

Wil A. — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:48:00 +0000

Photo taken on March 23, 2019 on a Canon EOS M50 with EF-M 15-45 kit lens.

A Gin & Tonic in New York

Wil A. — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:18:00 +0000

Photo taken on March 23, 2019 on a Canon EOS M50 with EF-M 15-45 kit lens.

A bar in New York

Wil A. — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 23:08:00 +0000