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Welcome to Tellwell’s weekly Plog (photo-blog)!

Creating stories, weather or not. Snowstorms can’t stop us from making an impact! Take a look at what we were up to this week!

Video interview setup showing a seated man in a corporate hallway. Professional filming equipment, including cameras, monitors, a boom mic, and softbox lighting, is prominently displayed in the foreground.

This week’s writer

Hi readers, it’s Sandie here! I’m the Senior Design Strategist at Tellwell, and I’m thrilled to take the reins for this week’s plog. My role is all about helping our storymakers craft cohesive, impactful branding and design that bring their stories to life across every channel. Let’s dive into this week’s updates!

Braving the Storm

Despite the wintry weather, our film team partnered with Heartland Trust Company to create an impact film celebrating their 35 years of business. Over two days, we captured eight interviews, weaving together the story of their legacy and community impact.

Video interview setup showing a seated man in a warm home with brick walls. Professional filming equipment, including cameras, monitors, a boom mic, and softbox lighting, is prominently displayed in the foreground.
Video interview setup showing a seated woman in a corporate hallway. Professional filming equipment, including cameras, monitors, a boom mic, and softbox lighting, is prominently displayed in the foreground.

Design in Action

This week, the design team brought their creative energy to several exciting projects! Highlights included:

A Giving Hearts Day campaign for The Ronald McDonald House

Engaging projects for The Broadband Association of North Dakota

An appeal letter for our friends at Holbrook Farms

The second edition of a magazine for Western Governors University

We had a blast collaborating, and it’s always rewarding to see these projects come to life.

Three women pose for a photo. They are in a warm office setting with friendly smiles.

Meet Our Tellfellow: Ally!

Say hello to Ally! She’s a Senior at NDSU majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Film, and she’s joining us as part of a fellowship with Tellwell and NDSU. As our Tellfellow, Ally has been shadowing the film team to learn the ins and outs of the process, with the goal of creating her own film!

Behind-the-scenes photo of a casual video shoot in an office setting. A smiling woman in a hockey jersey gives two thumbs up while seated in front of a camera on a tripod, surrounded by lighting equipment. A crew member adjusts the lighting in the background.

On Friday, Ally turned the camera on the crew, interviewing them about their experiences. It was a fun role reversal that put the team in front of the lens for a change!

Behind-the-scenes photo of a video interview in a bright office space. A woman sits on a stool in front of a camera and lighting setup, while a crew member adjusts the equipment. Another person wearing a hockey jersey is partially visible, seated with their back to the camera. A yellow couch with a striped pillow is in the foreground.
A man is being interviewed by a woman in a friendly office setting.

Celebrating Kari’s Birthday

Last week, our Video Content Specialist, Kari, celebrated her birthday! Since she wouldn’t brag about herself, I will. 🎉 We celebrated with Sandy’s Donuts and reflected on how grateful we are for Kari’s dedication to Tellwell and this very plog!

Seven people are huddled around a kitchen table, smiling for a photo. One woman is holding a sign that says “Happy birthday Kari!.” There is a box of donuts on the table. They are in a friendly office setting.
That wraps up this week! Keep an eye out for our next plog, coming December 13th!
A man with a happy expression sits on a yellow chair with two dogs on his lap. The man is wearing glasses and holding a mug.