Stephen L. Garrett

- Actual Human

Based in the Chicago area, I help academics, production companies, and communications leaders translate complex ideas into moving, effective stories, driving engagement and fostering authentic connections with diverse audiences.

My multimedia career spans over 17 years and has taken me to locations across the US and to 17 countries as a field producer, cinematographer, and photographer.

I’m able to slot myself into almost any video production role and I have an understanding of and experience in each aspect of production, with particular talents in creative ideation, research translation, workflow management, and video editing. My keen eye for composition, lighting, and ability to capture emotion makes my photography stand out from the crowd.

My longtime collaboration with an international production company means that I have an entire agency on call.

Do you need a videographer to film in one of Africa’s 54 countries? Do you need a high-end campaign shot on ARRI?

Need me to produce 15 projects for you simultaneously? I got you!

AI is here and it serves its purpose, but what it can’t do is document actual humans experiencing human emotions.

There are many job functions that AI will replace, but it will never replace authenticity and human creativity.

It will never stop me from doing the work I love - which is helping you to tell your story.

 

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