Michael Durr Photo/Video

Ever since I can remember, I have loved to tell stories. What better way to tell a story than through photo and video? Capturing a smile, a special moment or an event provides an opportunity for the subjects to relive and share their experience. Photography has always been my passion, but I have made a living in video. After studying broadcast journalism at Illinois State University, I started my

career in Central Illinois – creating commercials and on-air promotions for local television affiliates. From 2008 – 2012, I had an incredible opportunity with a marketing agency, working for clients such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Southern Comfort. My position allowed me to utilize my education and mix in my obsession with photography. Currently, I work for an innovation agency and I am once again utilizing my skills, maximizing my potential and accepting new challenges daily. Throughout my career, talented friends and great mentors have surrounded me. I have been fortunate to wake up every day never feeling like I was going to work. The combination of my professional experience, personality and passion has given me a unique perspective from behind the lens. Over the years, I have traveled the country capturing client-sponsored events, wedding, and work shops. It is a combination of work and life that inspires me to keep snapping the shutter. I would love to discuss how I can help capture your story. Thank you for visiting my site.