IMAGE COURTESY OF MICHAEL DURR

In this informative talk, Michael Durr showcases several images and photo projects he has done for the print publication North Indy. Going deep into the creation of these images, Durr will explore the technical challenges of editorial photography as well as the rewards of working on commission and with print publications.

After graduating with a degree in visual communications from Illinois State University, Michael Durr began his career in Central Illinois creating commercials and on-air promotions for local television affiliates. From 2008 to 2012, he worked as a media specialist for The Marketing Store where he created content for McDonald’s and Coca-Cola. From there, he worked for Maddock Douglas, an innovation consulting firm, where he developed internal photography and video. In 2016, he became a Creative Director for FÁS Chicago, where he worked primarily for Case Construction. He now resides in Indianapolis with his wife and two sons and owns and operates Ripple Media Productions. In addition, he publishes North Indy, an award winning Indianapolis publication that promotes local businesses and covers stories of the people and places in his community.