Kansas State University

My tenure as a Video Production Specialist within the Communications Department of Kansas State University's College of Agriculture and Research and Extension was a richly rewarding chapter in my career. The role offered an expansive creative canvas — spanning a diverse array of projects across multiple agricultural disciplines and Extension programs — allowing me to collaborate with a wide range of clients and bring their stories to life through visual storytelling.

Kansas State Extension Community Health Video

Behind the scenes of every thriving community, there are quiet champions doing the work that rarely makes headlines. Kansas State Extension community health workers are among them — dedicating themselves tirelessly to the people and places they serve. From the hands-on labor of building infrastructure in Pittsburg to navigating the intricate world of grant writing in Wyandotte County, their impact is vast, yet so often invisible to the world around them. I set out to change that — to craft a short film that not only showcased their efforts, but honored the heart behind them.

Stress & Resiliency - Weathering the Storm

Across rural America, farmers and ranchers carry a weight that few outside their world truly understand — and far too many carry it alone. They represent one of the demographics most deeply affected by depression and suicide, a quiet crisis unfolding against the backdrop of open fields and endless skies.

K-State Extension set out to change that — to look these men and women in the eye through a camera's lens and remind them that they are seen, they are valued, and they do not have to face the darkness alone. The result is a video built not on statistics, but on humanity: a reminder that help exists, hands are extended, and no one should have to weather the storm alone.

Extension 101

For those unfamiliar with K-State Extension and the vital work they carry out across the state, this video serves as your guide — illuminating their mission and the meaningful impact they make in communities throughout Kansas.

Each year, the K-State Extension Master Gardeners open their doors to passionate new voices eager to dig in alongside them. This video was crafted to inspire those who feel the pull of purpose — and the joy of kindred company — to plant their roots in the Master Gardener program.

Rooted in decades of dedication, the Kansas Extension Master Gardener program carries a rich and winding history — one not easily contained. The true challenge of this video was not in finding the story, but in deciding where to let it breathe and where to let it rest.

Local Food Fellows 2025 - Fort Hays State Farm-To-Plate Camp

Nestled within the vibrant agricultural campus of Fort Hays State University, the Farm-To-Plate camp offered young minds an unforgettable journey from soil to supper. Children had the rare opportunity to forge a genuine connection with farm animals, uncover the fascinating story behind the food on their plates, and catch a glimpse into the rewarding world of agricultural expertise — an enriching adventure that planted the seeds of curiosity and knowledge for years to come.

Stepping into the world of aerial videography has transformed the productions I touch, lifting them — quite literally — into a new dimension of visual storytelling. There is something undeniably magnetic about footage captured from above; a perspective that ground-level cameras simply cannot replicate. It introduces a sweeping grandeur to every frame, elevating each project far beyond what it once was.

IMGC Awards Video

When Matthew McKernan of the K-State Extension Master Gardener program set out to honor an award received at the International Master Gardener Conference, the vision was modest — a brief video showcasing the celebrated project, How Trees Drink, Breathe, and Grow. What began as a humble collection of snapshots and short clips, a simple tribute to their work, soon took on a life of its own, blossoming into something far greater than anyone had imagined.

The National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference was set to make Kansas City its home in 2026. Woven together from a rich tapestry of footage — including the lens of the Kansas City Tourist and Convention Bureau — this video captures the city's irresistible spirit with a smooth, jazz-infused soul.

Part of the Local Food Fellows highlight series, this video chronicles the inspiring efforts of a dedicated group working to confront food insecurity and reduce food waste across Kansas. We follow the journeys of Vickie James and Local Food Fellow Adelaide Easter as they navigate the heart of Manhattan's community — from the vibrant stalls of the local farmers market to the compassionate halls of the Bread Basket and Cat's Cupboard — shining a light on hunger close to home and the passionate people determined to make a difference.

Drawn from candid conversations with K-State research and Extension specialists at the annual conference, this short highlight video captures the heart of what Extension is all about — the meaningful work being done and the deep pride agents carry for the roles they've devoted themselves to.

Produced for the Kansas Center for Resources and the Environment, this how-to video series serves as a field guide to stewarding one of North America's most iconic and ecologically vital landscapes — the Great Plains of the Flint Hills.

Led by Keith Harmony of Hays, Kansas, the series draws on deep regional expertise to walk landowners through proven strategies for reclaiming their grasslands from encroaching woody vegetation, while fostering sustainable cattle grazing practices that keep both livestock and native habitat thriving in careful balance.

For me personally, this project was as much an education as it was a production. It carried me into the sweeping tallgrass prairies of central Kansas, where wide skies and rolling bluestem gave me ample opportunity to put my drone-piloting skills to work — capturing the land in all its raw, windswept beauty. Along the way, I came away with a newfound appreciation for the complexities of invasive plant management and the delicate art of grazing stewardship that has shaped this region for generations.

The KSU Ag Report

Earning my UAV Commercial Pilot's licence opened the skies — and with them, a new dimension of creative possibility. Beyond capturing sweeping aerial footage for the productions I was involved in, the licence gave me a lens through which to see the world differently. Collaborating with the graphics department, I took to the air to photograph rolling fields and buildings rising from the earth across campus, images that would ultimately find their home in the pages of the Ag Report.

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