AgriLife Studios began in 2006 when commercial photographer Shawn Nielsen and I (agrimarketing specialist Scott Whitman) got together over coffee in Rogers, MN, and decided we had something unique to offer the world of agricultural marketing. Yes, I know that sounds a little lofty for a couple of guys working out of the home office. Our wives would agree. But we’ve built a reputation for providing technically relevant, artistically engaging images to a slew of A-list clients. And we’re having fun doing it.
Vist our website and online portfolio gallery: www.agrilifestudios.com
Shawn
Shawn is the creative engine of AgriLife, always pushing the edge. He combines a passion for his craft with a fearless and relentless drive to capture the unique essence of his subject, whether it’s a 3rd generation Minnesota corn grower, a bunch of frolicking beef calves in Wyoming or a field of sweet organic strawberries in California. Shawn thrives on location, and is a master of the environmental portrait, capturing the farmer or factory worker in his native habitat. Shawn lives and works with his wife, Cristine, and four kids on their hobby farm near Rogers, MN.
Scott
I’m the ag communications guy who brings an eye for imagery to the art and science of brand marketing. I have a background in production agriculture and in providing communications and marketing services for clients across the spectrum of the food, fiber and bio-products industry. My role is to help clients find images (still and video) to fit their unique brand marketing needs, and to provide technical oversight so that every image we provide – stock or custom – is on message, relevant and technically accurate. I hail from Wyoming, and currently work from my home in Dayton, MN, where I ride herd on two great kids and enjoy sharing life with my wife, Teri.
That’s our formula. We’re just a couple of guys who have fun delivering a great creative product for an industry we love.
We look forward to meeting you on The AgriLife Image blog sometime soon!
