Teamwork

One of my favorite things about what I do is that it has never really felt like work. I get to play. I get to create. That’s the job.

Sometimes the subject wants to collaborate and build something with you. Sometimes they prefer to just be while you quietly orbit them. Either way, it’s never about me — which I love. But when someone opens up and truly collaborates? That’s when it turns into magic.

It’s the same with crew. I’m lucky — I usually get to work alongside the most thoughtful, talented creatives. And honestly, if you’re not enjoying the moment, you might be in the wrong business. Creativity is a gift. We get to make something from nothing. That’s the coolest.

I worked side by side with this awesome group for two days. Luke showed up with lavender lattes (hero behavior). Ilaria made sure the client was happy and the images were dialed in. Ben — Digi Tech extraordinaire and all-around solid human — and we worked together on this project last year, so it felt like a reunion. Andrew carried gear up and down 43 floors with a smile on his face, which frankly deserves its own award category.

I can’t remember whose idea it was to grab a group photo at the end, but I’m so glad we did. These quick little creative families we form for a few days at a time — that’s the best thing about it. The images are just icing on the cake.