I have been a woodworker, maintenance man in a mobile home park (in beautiful Sun Valley Idaho), a waiter, a teacher, a photography set designer and set builder in off-Broadway theatre.
13 years ago I teamed up with my wife, the talented Kathryn Gamble to start a Commercial Photography Studio, JWalk Studio, our family business. Since then I’ve been a full time studio manager/set designer/builder/account manager/producer/accountant/retoucher/janitor/and oh yeah, a commercial photographer
Much of my time is spent in the world of commercial photography, working with clients to tell a story to grab attention and convey a brand through imagery. I am lucky to have had opportunities to work in lifestyle, automotive, food, fashion and beauty, interiors and exteriors and portraiture. But my primary interest is in the inanimate realm, anything from buildings to food, cars to shoes.
JWalk Studio is a 3000 sq ft studio located in the Western Gateway neighborhood of downtown Des Moines, and across the hall from our friends at the Prop Studio. We produce photo and video projects from concept, locations, set design and construction, wardrobe, styling, propping, hair and makeup and, photography.