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The 100 Most Influential People in FL Politics - Influence
One of our largest editorial projects to date was traveling around the state of of Florida, capturing portraits of almost all of the 100 Most Influential People in Florida Politics. It was incredible to meet people from all over the state that come to Tallahassee every year for Legislative Session, and learn about what they do and the impacts they make on our daily lives. It also brought perspective to how influential our community is around the state. Thanks to Peter Schorsch for trusting us with this project for INFLUENCE Magazine.
Florida’s First Family - Tallahassee Magazine
We had the honor of being the first, non-campaign/administration photographers in the Governor’s Mansion after Governor DeSantis was inaugurated. We partnered with Rowland Publishing to share the story of Florida’s new first family in Tallahassee Magazine, 850 Business Magazine and Emerald Coast Magazine.
Governors Club - Tallahassee Magazine
The Governors Club is an iconic staple in Downtown TLH. They’ve recently been through a large renovation, so it was great getting to photograph the space and see how they’ve honored their history while modernizing the club for Tallahassee to enjoy. Thanks to Barry for your hospitality and Tallahassee Magazine for the opportunity to capture content for this story.
Meet The Freshman - Influence
Every 2 years, we welcome a new group people to Tallahassee. Between the House and the Senate, there are elections and a new class of legislators come in. The 2021 session was unique because of Covid, but we were grateful for the opportunity to photograph the “freshman” legislators and share some of our favorite local spots and facts about TLH. Thanks again to Florida Politics for including us in this issue of INFLUENCE Magazine.
Dailey Life - Tallahassee Magazine
On May 2nd, 2019, I spend a little more than half a day with Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey. We meet at the Tallahassee Police Department Headquarters, for a memorial service. Then, I rode with him to the Tallahassee School of Math and Science where he read a few books and had a Fortnite Dance Competition with a class of kindergarteners. We drove the city, talking about growth, development and preservation of the history in our community. Next stop was the Leadership Tallahassee Class 36 graduation and finally to the Bond neighborhood. And that was all before 1:15pm… We partnered with Rowland Publishing to share the story of Tallahassee’s new mayor in Tallahassee Magazine.
New Year, New Faces: 2021 Rising Stars - Influence
Each year, Florida Politics’ INFLUENCE Magazine publishes their version of 30 under 30, called Rising Stars. We were honored to be a part of capturing the Winter 2021 Rising Stars list. Thanks again to Peter Schorsch and INFLUENCE Magazine.
Proof Brewing Co./ Pandemic Pivots - 850 Business Magazine
Covid affected different businesses differently and everyone had to make adjustments. It was amazing to see how TLH community pivoted to survive the pandemic and serve the community. We were thankful to be a part of sharing the story of how Proof Brewery adapted and started making hand sanitizer. We teamed up with Rowland Publishing for the feature in 850 Business Magazine.
Committed to the Community - Relay Magazine
COVID affected everyone. Most of us got to work from home in isolation, wondering when it was going to end, from the comfort of our homes. However, in order for our homes to stay comfortable, others had to become uncomfortable. We were honored to document stories of those who made sacrifices to keep our community safe, including those who kept our lights on. Thanks City of Tallahassee for making this happen.
Politicians of the Year: Florida’s Mayors - Influence
2020 was a year like no other, and the team at Florida Politics named the Florida Mayors as the Politicians of the Year for 2020. We got to meet up with the Mayors of Tampa, St. Pete and Orlando, who were among the list of Mayors recognized for the efforts to navigate an unprecedented time. Thank you Peter and INFLUENCE Magazine to the opportunity.
Portrait Of A Refugee - PPA
Often times, our love for the masses hampers our love for the individual. This was the thought that kept going through my (Alex) mind as I keep meeting people in our community who fled for their lives and now call Tallahassee home. At the same time, refugees seem to be a political pawn for both parties, but these are real people who are now our neighbors and we wanted to showcase that. In the spring of 2017, a project called Refugees of TLH was born. We were honored that Professional Photographers of America wanted to share the story of the project in Professional Photographer Magazine.
New Prosecutor In Town - 850 Business Magazine
Goals matter. The first of year brings out thoughts of personal and professional goals. One of my goals was to capture an image for the cover of a magazine. I didn’t have a particular subject or publication in mind, but I wanted something that would challenge me to think of “the shot” instead of the entire photoshoot. I had the opportunity to take portraits of US District Attorney Keefe and I was so excited when it became the cover of an issue of 850 Business Magazine.
The Life of Marta - Tallahassee Magazine
It’s not everyday I get asked to photograph someone who doesn’t have much time to live. In the fall of last year, we partnered with Rowland Publishing on a project. I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Marta while she was in her final weeks of life at Big Bend Hospice. She shared her story of fleeing Communist Cuba and making a new life here in the United States. Her smile lit up the room and her joy was contagious. It’s interesting how today, contagious seems like such a bad word. There are so many things that can be contagious and not necessarily in a bad way. How can we be joyful and how can that joy be contagious to those around us?
Dog’s Best Friend - Tallahassee Magazine
I (Alex) had the opportunity to spend the morning with Dr. Kevin Drygas and his family. As a father and business owner, being present with my kids is one of the most important things in the world to me. It was amazing getting to be a “fly on the wall” as Dr. Drygas put the scrubs away and exchanged it for a skateboard. He shared about their journey to Tallahassee and building a business here. He and his practice makes Tallahassee a better place for all the pet owners in out community. We were grateful for Tallahassee Magazine sharing these images!
Always Be Connecting - Thom Magazine
Domi Station was one of the places where we first found community when we moved to Tallahassee. Executive Director Lucas Lindsey, Community Manager Sabrina Torres and Director of Incubator Programs Dominick Ard’is have become like family to us. When we got asked to capture people that mean so much to us in a place that means so much to us, we didn’t hesitate. We were honored to partner with Thomasville Center for the Arts to share the story of Domi Station in THOM Magazine.
