Iamthebirddog

06/30/2023

Another beautiful day in climate change / crisis.

Honestly, I can't think of a more appropriate backdrop for the Supreme Court's rulings against Affirmative Action and LGBTQ+ Rights this week.

Dark days indeed.

04/25/2022

Below is a link to an amazing non-profit that is funding aid and evacuations for Ukrainians in the active war zone. To date, their teams have evacuated nearly 25,000 women, children, and seniors from some of the harder-hit cities in Ukraine. Members of my community are involved in these efforts - if you or anyone you know are looking for ways to help, I encourage you to please consider and share with your network. 🇺🇦

We fund aid and evacuations for Ukrainians in the active war zone. Our 100% volunteer teams provide urgent food, medical supplies, and rides to safety. Your donation goes directly to the front lines, tonight.

02/22/2022

These winter sunsets are pretty epic.

02/03/2022

Chicagoan - part of the lifestyle photography campaign for the Laramar Group.

01/18/2022

Train Platform in River North - part of the lifestyle photography campaign for Centrum Partners.

11/14/2021

11/13/2021

Grand opening video for the 2010 West End brand that we launched in Nashville over the summer. Shout out to our client, CA Ventures along with the brilliant design team of Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) and KARA MANN on a beautiful building.

This is "2010 West End Grand Opening" by IAMTHEBIRDDOG on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/06/2021

This hits me right in the heart. I hope we see the conversation around this topic increase, especially as we continue to reflect on the role that toxic masculinity plays in our society. If you or anyone you know is looking for resources I recommend following Zach Gottlieb on Instagram or TikTok at .

Zach Gottlieb discovered something powerful when he started talking about his emotions in a way most boys are rarely encouraged to do

05/28/2021

We are loving our latest branding work for CA Ventures. 2010 West End evokes an authentic “Nashville Made” experience through bright, inviting spaces and a community that fosters creativity and collaboration. Property website now live at: https://2010westend.com/

05/28/2021

05/09/2021

One of the things I love most about my mom is how she played with me when I was young - often joining me in whatever make-believe game or masterpiece I had in mind at the moment. An artist by trade, she always was up for getting her hands dirty, encouraging me to explore new projects and proudly displaying them around the house or sending them to loved ones as gifts. My mom has faced hardship in her life and her upbringing was less than warm - she spent a lot of time alone. I’ve always felt that she took her role as a mom really seriously. My mom always showed up for me and I will always show up for her.

This has been an incredibly hard year and, in my mind, no one is stronger or more resilient than a mom. We are the glue that holds everything together - we are raising the next generation of humans who will surely change the world for the better. So Happy Mother’s Day to us and cheers to brighter days ahead.

04/14/2021

I keep coming back to this powerful work by Beats by Dre - it’s haunting and it looks right through us. It leaves me with a deep sense of sorrow and brings me to tears in thinking about the pain and suffering that my Black friends and colleagues continue to endure. Keep standing up for justice - keep self reflecting.

Production Credit: Melina Matsoukas (director) Solange Knowles (score) Lena Waithe (script) Tobe Nwigwe (voice)

“You love Black culture, but do you love me?”Starring Naomi Osaka, Lil Baby, Bubba Wallace, and Janaya Khan. Narrated by Tobe Nwigwe, Directed by Melina Mats...

03/26/2021

I wanted to share a personal Flashback Friday in honor of my parents. As I grow older, I am becoming more appreciative of the ways in which they encouraged me to explore my creativity. It's no surprise that I followed a career path into the creative agency world and I feel fortunate to continue to connect with so many talented and kindred spirits in the industry.

01/20/2021

I was deeply moved by this reading and floored by the poise and power of this individual. What a moment. I look forward to seeing more from this brilliant, young artist.

The Presidential InaugurationliveWatch With AnalysisHighlightsScenes from the CapitalBiden’s Long RoadQuestions, AnsweredAdvertisementContinue reading the main storyInauguration Live Updates: Biden and Harris Are Sworn In, Kicking Off New Era in WashingtonAmanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet...

01/07/2021

I know we are going to be sorting through what happened yesterday for a long time - to say it is a disgrace would be an understatement and there is a lot to unpack. I wanted to send some love to my black colleagues and friends who continue to endure the physical, emotional, and mental stress and abuse that is caused by living in this country. You deserve better and I am so sorry.

Historically, “recovery” tends to look a lot like betrayal.

08/04/2020

Adding this to the neverending list of reasons why Beyonce is one of, if not the, most incredible artists of our time. Can't wait to watch.

Experience a new visual album inspired by The Lion King: The Gift. Black Is King, a film by Beyoncé, is streaming exclusively July 31 on Disney+. Black Is Ki...

07/02/2020

If you are an avid coffee drinker like me, I highly recommend BLK & Bold. They are a black-owned, nationally distributed coffee brand and the beans are super delicious. Pretty awesome. You can purchase via their website as well as Whole Foods, Amazon, and Target.

Freshly roasted, fair-trade specialty coffees & loose leaf teas delivered straight to your door. Subscribe and save!

06/30/2020

I am over the moon for this work with the Chicago Mayor's Office and could not be more proud of our small and mighty team at Edelman that brought it to life in Chicago.