Excellence in Technology Awards

I made a series of portraits for Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Awards feature in the March/April edition of the magazine. All of the subjects were easy to work with and interesting to talk to. I especially liked getting to work with the guys at Eagle Speak, who I see around all over the place and photographed at events, but hadn't spent any real time getting to know them.  

Shannon McMurtrey, cybersecurity expert and associate professor at Drury University 

Shannon McMurtrey, cybersecurity expert and associate professor at Drury University 

Brandon Cash, Jason Arend and Myke Bates of Eagle Speak

Brandon Cash, Jason Arend and Myke Bates of Eagle Speak

Jeff Morrissey, chief information officer at Missouri State University

Jeff Morrissey, chief information officer at Missouri State University

Murney Associates, Realtors technology team Jim Roberts, Daniel Call,  CEO Twila Hillme, Ashley Hughes, and Kyle Drenon

Murney Associates, Realtors technology team Jim Roberts, Daniel Call,  CEO Twila Hillme, Ashley Hughes, and Kyle Drenon

Aviary Cafe's new menu

Aviary Cafe's New Menu

Aviary Cafe is very excited to announce the launch of a new menu created by Chef Kevin Mueller.

I was able to photograph Aviary Cafe's new menu earlier this year, which features more dinner options inspired by French cuisine. This was a fun challenge because I was photographing the dishes just before they were served to the staff, who were tasting them for the first time. I had to work fast, but I had everything set up and ready to go and was able to make the pictures quickly. 

SRC Electrical

I photographed some of the workings of the Springfield ReManufacturing Corporation's Electrical facility for Biz 417. Besides getting to shoot at SRC, this was fun because their new facility is in the old G.E. (and later Regal Beloit) plant where my dad spent his entire career. I remember touring the plant as a child during special events and the occasional visit during his work. Some places seem smaller once you are older. This one is still huuuge. 

Ensor Guitars

Chris Ensor makes custom guitars at his home workshop in Springfield, Mo. This was the first time I've seen a musical instrument being made, which always seemed like a bit of magic was involved. It still does seem a little magical to me, with a level of detail, delicacy and finish that I would not be capable of. 

Ensor working on a repair for a customer. 

Ensor working on a repair for a customer. 

Chris Ensor, holding one of his Ensor Standard guitars made from Brazilian rosewood, Adirondack spruce, ebony and mahogany.

Chris Ensor, holding one of his Ensor Standard guitars made from Brazilian rosewood, Adirondack spruce, ebony and mahogany.