Metrics Jon Hillenbrand, October 2, 2010October 17, 2019 Some people I work with don’t care about anything other than successful numbers. As someone involved in creating artwork for a living, it’s difficult to mesh with that metrics-based world. But I do keep track of almost everything I do at work so just for fun, here are some of my numbers from the past 14 days (since Sept 19th): PHOTO RESEARCH: 7 requests filled (way down – I usually get 3+ a day) PHOTO SHOOTS: 18 PHOTOS SHOT: 11 GB VIDEO SHOOTS: 4 HOURS WORKED: 97 (will rise to 99 probably today when I go in) MILES DRIVEN FOR WORK: 124 EMAILS RECEIVED AND ANSWERED: 460 UNANSWERED EMAILS: 15 FAMILY EMERGENCIES: 1 DAYS OFF: 2 COWORKERS QUIT: 1 Photography Thoughts artworkdataislandmatrixmetricsnumbersphotographyWorkwork-life balance
Photography First post in the new BLOG November 1, 2006October 17, 2019 Well, I’ve finally caved and created a blog. Easy as can be and I can see why everyone in the world seems to have one. The process from thinking about doing a blog to typing here has taken approximately 2 minutes. Eeek. Now, if only the utility companies could reach… Read More
Photography Remember your audience March 29, 2010October 17, 2019 I shot Billy Corgan for a benefit concert the other night. Though he was donating his time, he made a few comments to the crowd which reminded me that contempt for the audience is not always made up for by expert guitar picking. This reminded me of the axiom, “Remember… Read More
Photography Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die June 22, 2007October 17, 2019 I photographed a survivorship event tonight at a Cancer support center. All of the attendees either had or have Cancer. There was a beautiful woman who’s hair was just starting to grow back. She demonstrated her confidence by not wearing a wig. The decor of the center was interesting. Art… Read More