Case Studies

Case Studies with Commercial clients

Keith Wallach - Olympus Wildlife Photographer

Keith is an immensely talented up-and-coming wildlife photographer based on the Norther Oregon Coast. He had the opportunity to use the brand new Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400 PRO before it was released to the public and had me come out with him on a shoot to create some images and motion for the article that would accompany his review.

In addition, we made some lifestyle images for his own Website and social branding that show him right in one of his favorite places to capture incredible wildlife images.

There’s nothing quite like being hired by a talented photographer to document how they make their art.

Dan HawkFebruary 24, 2021Case Study, client work

Lensbaby

I’ve got a pretty fun project I’d love to share. I Recently had the opportunity to work with a local company to photograph their entire product line in the studio.

That company just happens to be Lensbaby!

They came to me with one main request. They needed a super consistent look across the line that considered respective scale, lighting, and branding. I was incredibly grateful to work with Keith Wallach, the in-house graphic designer at Lensbaby. There’s truly no better assistant and sounding board than the guy who builds all of their Digital assets and marketing materials!

It’s also great timing as they have just started a big sale for the holidays, so if you have any of their lenses or light bending tools in mind, now’s a great time to go check them out!

Thanks for the trust and confidence in my work Lensbaby team!

Dan HawkFebruary 24, 2021client work, Case Study

Bertony Faustin - Abbey Creek Vineyard and Winery

I’m most happy when I’m telling interesting stories. When someone has a story like Bertony’s it’s like being a kid in a candy store.

Bertony and I have a few connections so when we met up for this shoot, I felt like I had a pretty solid idea of what we’d be doing, but his presence, story, and passion blew me away. We talked a lot during the shoot and one thing he said really stuck with me- “I’m always coming back to question- ‘What are we really doing?’ “

Everything about Abbey Creek is on purpose. There’s generations of Haitian American History, and a depth to his story that I wanted to tell with these images. I think it worked.

Case Study, ClientDan HawkDecember 14, 2019wine, Portrait, environmental portrait

Columbia Credit Union

Telling the Community Story

I had the pleasure of working with Columbia Credit Union on two different projects this spring. The first was a video project headed by my long-time friend Travis Shields. I provided still images for a new campaign focused on a great selection of clients and the phrase "Making Life Better".

What a great crew, interesting clients and fantastic Pacific Northwest Spring Weather!

We spent three days filming the story of 2 businesses and one 2nd generation family that has grown up with the Credit Union.

The first day was spent with Ethereal Meads, a husband and wife team that craft mead from local honey and fruit on rural land north of Vancouver.

The next day we spent the morning at a credit union branch filming an interview and then the afternoon at Franko's Dog Grooming seeing this second generation business do their thing with beloved pets/family members.

And on the final day of our project, we spent the whole day with the Marsh family, at their home and then at a local park. We heard about how they each had their own relationship with the Credit Union growing up and then merged accounts when they married and started a family.

It's been so fantastic seeing these short spots hit the credit Union's social media and I'm so happy to have been part of making it happen.

Dan HawkSeptember 8, 2019client work, Case Study, Vancouver

XOXO Portraits

In September of 2018 I had the pleasure of shooting the XOXO Festival here in Portland and I met some of the most amazing people. The event was 4 days long and on the 3rd day, I decided to use the moments between events to really focus on these people with a portrait project.

Case Study, ClientDan HawkAugust 8, 2019Portrait, XOXO

Marmoset Music

Finding the Perfect Soundtrack

Marmoset Music is a Portland based music agency, that specializes in finding, sourcing and creating music for film, commercials and pretty much anything that needs an amazing soundtrack! They have an exceptional team of talented people doing everything from composing original scores to negotiating licensing and working with clients to find just the right piece of music.

They have a great website with really engaging stories and video content and wanted to add some "day-in-the-life" images of their staff, their engaging space and the creative work they do. I spent a few hours capturing the spaces and people they had in mind and we also let spontaneity have a turn behind the wheel!

While I was there, one of the amazing artists - Graham, was composing music in real-time while watching the visuals for a new ad campaign. To me, this moment captured so much about what makes Marmoset special.

Case Study, ClientDan HawkDecember 8, 2018Client, Case Study

Pip's Original Doughnuts and Chai

Tiny Doughnuts and Hand-crafted Chai- A Perfect match

Pip's Original Doughnuts and Chai has quickly become a destination and a community in Portland's thriving restaurant and food scene.

Owners Nate and Jamie Snell have built a business based on a spirit of family, community and great food. From the recipes, the way they treat their employees, and the decor and feel of their beautiful space on NE Fremont, it's clear there's something special going on here.

I spent two partial days with the Pip's team, then Nate and I worked together to choose a set of images that capture the amazing space they've designed, the way they are striving to build a true community with other folks in the vibrant food scene here in Portland and the joy of the Pip's Army customers!

I'm honored to partner with them and see these photos fit in so well on their social media .

"Dan is very easy to work with, highly professional and his results are top notch. He consistently produces excellent photographs and footage even in challenging lighting and sound environments."

- Nate Snell, Owner of Pip's Original Doughnuts and Chai

Dan HawkDecember 2, 2018

Executive Functioning Success

Time Management, Organized

Marydee Sklar and the team at Executive Functioning Success have designed a program and materials to help people who have trouble with time management and give them the tools to manage their time consciously and successfully.

Previously EFS relied on artwork and stock photography for their website and promotional materials. They approached me to create an image library that is true to life and shows how their program looks and feels. We spent a couple different afternoons in group and individual sessions as students worked through some projects and self-discovery exercises. We built an image library that Marydee and her team can use on their website and promotional materials including books and printed brochures. It showcases the warmth, fun and distinctive way that Marydee approaches students and the material.

"Dan did an awesome job, putting everyone at ease and we had a lot of fun working with him. Again the results were awesome! Because of his photos our website is now a thing of beauty that clearly communicates who we are as a business. We were also really pleased with his professionalism. He was responsive and very timely in getting the photos to us. I highly recommend Dan."

-Marydee Sklar, Owner and Founder, Executive Functioning Success

Dan HawkApril 29, 2018

Web Visions Conference

Brad Smith, the Executive Director of WebVisions wanted photographs that captured the energy of both the in-depth, interactive workshops and the dramatic lighting and impact of the amazing speakers on the roster.

Day one's workshops were held at the beautiful PNCA campus which has beautiful natural light and featured attendees as well as speakers.

Days two and three were held at Revolution Hall in SE Portland which is an amazing old restored high school theater. It's a Great venue, with fantastic stage lighting and a great vibe.

Thanks to Brad Smith for the amazing conference!

"Dan is friendly, easy to work with and highly professional. He scoped out our venue and got great coverage of our event. I’d highly recommend him and will use him again if he’s not booked!”

- Brad Smith, Executive Director, WebVisions

Dan HawkApril 29, 2018

Le Cadeau Blanc de Noir

Oregon Pinot Noir

Le Cadeau is a family owned winery in Dundee, right in the middle of Oregon's Willamette valley. This area is known for producing exceptional grapes, which can lead to really amazing wine. Tom Mortimer approached me to produce a series of images they could use to promote a new and unique wine via email to their wine club and social media. The new wine is a sparkling white Pinot Noir . Most people know Pinot Noir as a red wine, but this particular version is made without the skins. Steve Ryan, the winemaker joined Tom to show off the new wine at their tasting room. We made a few pours to capture just the right level of effervescence and motion in the glass. I also spent some time creating images of the bottles and some portraits.

Dan HawkApril 29, 2018

PJ Design Craft

Custom Woodworking Solutions and Art

Peter Jenkins builds amazing custom items from wood. Whether it's a piece of furniture or a built in part of a home, There's an amazing amount of care and detail that goes into every pass of the tool over a piece of choice hard wood.

Peter needed a library of images showing him working in his shop to use for a new social media and web presence focus. We spent a couple sessions capturing the raw and creative environment of the shop as well as the sheer power of Peter's arsenal of tools.

Dan HawkApril 29, 2018

Bishop Content Studio

Veronica is a multi-talented consultant that does everything from personal organizing to Social Media Content creatiion, and she does all this while orchestrating the administrative tasks of another business as well. I've had the pleasure of working with her for a couple of the other companies she works for so when she told me she was starting her own business I couldn't wait to help her with new images to kick things off!

Not only is Veronica a natural in front of the camera, she has a great, home filled with beautiful natural light! There are so many great spots to capture exactly the type of mood and energy she brings to every client.

I can't wait to see Bishop Content Studio take off!

“I have worked with Dan on multiple occasions as a business photographer. Each photo shoot has demonstrated his ability to listen, ask the right questions about the brand, and get it right every time. His ability to find the beating heart of a business and bring it forward in photography is what sets him apart, not to mention his easy, straightforward manner and honesty. I would highly recommend Dan if you want to take your business to the next level by demonstrating what you do and who you are as a brand.”

-Veronica Bishop, 5S Organizing Consultant | Digital Marketer

Case Study, ClientDan HawkDecember 30, 2017Client, Case StudyComment