Hey. I'm Stephen, the head and heart behind Lakeshore Visuals
A Life of Creativity, Purpose, and Good Stories
If money weren’t a factor, I’d be living in a midcentury modern tiny house by the beach, working from an open-air office with an ocean view. I’d spend my days writing, designing, making videos, and sharing it all just for the love of it.
Since that’s not quite reality, I built Lakeshore Visuals—so I can do what I love while helping others do meaningful work. Whether I’m working from a beach, my backyard, a coffee shop, or a pub, my goal is the same: to create visuals and words that help mission-driven businesses and nonprofits connect with their audience in real, meaningful ways.
The Mission: Helping Small Teams Make a Big Impact
I’ve been creating design, video, photography, and written content for over two decades. Along the way, I realized something: there are a lot of businesses and nonprofits doing incredible work, but struggling to share their message in a way that gets attention.
I’ve been to small business events, worked with nonprofits, and seen firsthand how much potential gets lost in the noise. The problem isn’t a lack of passion—it’s a lack of time, resources, or strategy.
That’s where I come in. Lakeshore Visuals exists to bridge that gap. Think of me as your on-call creative partner, giving you the expertise of a full-time marketing team—without the full-time cost.
Why work with me?
✔ Real-world experience across multiple industries—business, nonprofits, education, and media.
✔ No cookie-cutter marketing—everything is tailored to your brand, your audience, and your goals.
✔ I believe in what you do—if you’re making a difference, I want to help you reach more people.
I started out over 20 years ago with film cameras, video cassettes, and reel-to-reel audio. Over the following two decades, I've been an Army Public Affairs Specialist, a High School Social Studies teacher, a wedding photographer and videographer, a freelance designer and writer, a marketing consultant, and more. Click the tabs above to learn more about my experience and background.
