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

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

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