MADE by J. Curtis

26/06/2020

23/01/2019

Thank you to everyone who congratulated me on a new job several weeks ago when I updated my LinkedIn Profile. Rather than a new job, I have rebranded, after putting on my big boy pants in the form of transitioning the business from Sole Proprietor to an LLC

The new site moving forward is madebyjcurtis.com, and I will continue to update the portfolio with the stories that I was blessed to be chosen to capture, for companies that I respect and admire with compelling stories to tell.

30/08/2018

Although I wouldn't say every company needs to have a Chief Storyteller, I am often inspired by the ways in which the companies I partner with, are able to use the stories we create together, to drive business outcomes, whether sales, marketing, communications, or attracting and retaining the best people possible.

https://99u.adobe.com/articles/59532/does-your-company-need-a-chief-storyteller

From a hobby blogger to the head of storytelling at Microsoft, Steve Clayton charts his unlikely career rise and shares how stories about people can bring real value to a company.

24/02/2017

Often people ask me what accounting software to use for their small business. I have been using Freshbooks for a few years now and love the interface, the invoicing and payment features. A couple weeks ago, I got an invite from them to meet them for a customer dinner at PF Chang's and had a great time breaking bread, (I mean breaking won tons) with a couple of amazing people from the Freshbooks team. Great software that is integral to me being able to run a lean business.

FreshBooks is the fastest way for small business owners to get organized and get paid. Sign up today for an extra free month!

06/01/2016

taken while on a film scouting trip in Malawi with acclaimed director . When I came back to San Diego, the streets seemed like they were in better condition then they were when I left and the on demand, free running, water flowing into my house didn’t taste as bad for some reason.

22/12/2015

Television Personality Headshot Abu Dhabi UAE

18/12/2015

My 2016 business plan http://goo.gl/up6gCc

16/12/2015

A shot in the dark.

07/12/2015

Kicking off the Q&A Session with Daymond John Downtown L.A. at the release party for his amazing new book, "The Power of Broke." I'm only 10 pages in so far, and ready as Daymond says, to "rise and grind"

“Influencers that thought with the are here to share their genius ideas with in and the legendary ”

07/12/2015

They say if your the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. Blessed to be in the right room last Friday Night getting some powerful advice from during the release party for his amazing new book,

18/11/2015

Window of Opportunity

16/10/2015

https://vimeo.com/141447550
A good cup of coffee, a notepad, and Pixite's new App, "Assembly," make for another creative session at your local coffee shop. Check out the whole story we created for what The State of Tech says, "Harks a New Era of Graphic Design"

This is "Pixite Assembly 2015_1002" by Ilyas Curtis on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

22/09/2015

http://www.inc.com/bubba-page/6-reasons-to-use-video-marketing.html

All businesses, from the smallest to the largest, can and should use video to reach customers.

02/03/2015

A quick portrait after filming an interview with Visual Artist Trinh Mai for The Artist Odyssey.

Check out here amazing work at trinhmai.com

And learn more about The Artist Odyssey at www.theartistodyssey.com

03/01/2015

Lifestyle Portrait Portfolio
http://www.ilyascurtis.com/ #/lifestyle-portraiture/

Corporate Documentary Style Video, lifestyle photographer in San Diego CA

03/01/2015

Recent Project
http://www.ilyascurtis.com/ #/bindue-social-media-start-up/

Corporate Documentary Style Video, lifestyle photographer in San Diego CA

03/01/2015

Website and Portfolio Reloaded for 2015

Corporate Documentary Style Video, lifestyle photographer in San Diego CA

26/04/2012

Up Close In Motion 2 Day DSLR Photo Video Workshop Teaser

https://vimeo.com/41060463

Initial Teaser Promo for the DSLR Workshop June 1-2nd, 2012 at the Jumeirah Beach Sheraton Resort, Dubai. Hosted by Dream Cam Shop, Sponsored by Canon, MBC, Dubai One, and Full Frame Magazine. Filmed by Naeem Curtis (My 10 year old son)

06/09/2011

Labor Day Coronado Walk - a set on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilyascurtis/sets/72157627603667370/

Took the kids out for a walk on the waterfront on Coronado shortly after sunrise.

04/09/2011