Troy’s Blog-o-sphere
If you’re new to this blog, or new to knowing who Troy Freund is, here’s a brief for you. Troy Freund is a commercial/editorial photographer based in Milwaukee, WI. I’m pretty dang passionate about photography and the tradition of “real”photography.
Troy’s Blog-o-sphere
If you’re new to this blog, or new to knowing who Troy Freund is, here’s a brief for you. Troy Freund is a commercial/editorial photographer based in Milwaukee, WI. I’m pretty dang passionate about photography and the tradition of “real”photography.
Milwaukee Photo Tweetup: May 31, 2012 “BS @ PS”
The Portrait Society recently opened a pretty neat and unique photo-exhibition. This past Gallery Night saw the opening of the first “BS @ PS” show – or the “Book Show at the Portrait Society” exhibition. This was a juried photo-show where
Milwaukee Photo Tweetup: May 31, 2012 “BS @ PS”
The Portrait Society recently opened a pretty neat and unique photo-exhibition. This past Gallery Night saw the opening of the first “BS @ PS” show – or the “Book Show at the Portrait Society” exhibition. This was a juried photo-show where
Troy In Action: Literacy Tutor
Each Monday, from 4:00-5:30, you can find me at Literacy Services of WI, tutoring a woman, helping her to read. Literacy Services is in pretty desperate need for English As a Second Language tutors. If you want to be of
Troy In Action: Literacy Tutor
Each Monday, from 4:00-5:30, you can find me at Literacy Services of WI, tutoring a woman, helping her to read. Literacy Services is in pretty desperate need for English As a Second Language tutors. If you want to be of
Photo exhibit: “What She Said”
From the press release…sounds pretty swell! What She Said: Wisconsin Photography Now EFFJAY PROJEKTS Gallery, Frank Juarez-owner, Sheboygan, WI. Curated by Jessica Z Schafer and William Zuback Wisconsin women photographers show their diversity of vision, connected through the lens of
Photo exhibit: “What She Said”
From the press release…sounds pretty swell! What She Said: Wisconsin Photography Now EFFJAY PROJEKTS Gallery, Frank Juarez-owner, Sheboygan, WI. Curated by Jessica Z Schafer and William Zuback Wisconsin women photographers show their diversity of vision, connected through the lens of
Looking back: Milwaukee Film Festival
A few years ago, 2009 to be exact, I had a delightful time volunteering for the Milwaukee Film Festival. I was stationed at the Times Cinema, one of my favorite movie-houses!. I believe I was there to take tickets and
Looking back: Milwaukee Film Festival
A few years ago, 2009 to be exact, I had a delightful time volunteering for the Milwaukee Film Festival. I was stationed at the Times Cinema, one of my favorite movie-houses!. I believe I was there to take tickets and
Local First Milwaukee at Waxwing
The Waxwing (also on FBook), a new art gallery in Shorewood, was the site of a packed “Third Thursday” networking session for Local First Milwaukee. The Waxwing, started by Steph Davies, shows the artwork of 80 different artists – from jewelry
Local First Milwaukee at Waxwing
The Waxwing (also on FBook), a new art gallery in Shorewood, was the site of a packed “Third Thursday” networking session for Local First Milwaukee. The Waxwing, started by Steph Davies, shows the artwork of 80 different artists – from jewelry
Spring 2012: Gallery Night/Day Picks for Milwaukee!
As always, lots of great shows coming up for this weekend…here’s my photography-biased choices for shows to try and check out on April 20/21! All receptions are on April 20, unless otherwise noted. If there’s a great photo-show I missed,
Spring 2012: Gallery Night/Day Picks for Milwaukee!
As always, lots of great shows coming up for this weekend…here’s my photography-biased choices for shows to try and check out on April 20/21! All receptions are on April 20, unless otherwise noted. If there’s a great photo-show I missed,
Local Business: Nerdy Girl Bookkeeping and Consulting
Working as a self-employed individual for 11 years, I have discerned which roles I really enjoy and which ones I procrastinate on. Like many creatives, bookkeeping is not one of my favorite jobs. Thankfully, software like Quickbooks exists to make
Local Business: Nerdy Girl Bookkeeping and Consulting
Working as a self-employed individual for 11 years, I have discerned which roles I really enjoy and which ones I procrastinate on. Like many creatives, bookkeeping is not one of my favorite jobs. Thankfully, software like Quickbooks exists to make
Troy Freund Photography: Product Photography
While the majority of what I do is people-photography, I have had quite a few occasions to do product photography for my clients (like Kangaroo Pita Chips, Beier Drums, Thomasville Furniture, Milwaukee Electric Tools, Charles Allis Art Museum, and Burke
Troy Freund Photography: Product Photography
While the majority of what I do is people-photography, I have had quite a few occasions to do product photography for my clients (like Kangaroo Pita Chips, Beier Drums, Thomasville Furniture, Milwaukee Electric Tools, Charles Allis Art Museum, and Burke
LoveLocal: Third Thursday at Horizon
Horizon Home Care and Hospice was the host of this morning’s Local First Milwaukee “Third Thursday” networking event. Horizon welcomed us at their Grief Resource Center – a one-of-a-kind free and open to the public resource center for people working
LoveLocal: Third Thursday at Horizon
Horizon Home Care and Hospice was the host of this morning’s Local First Milwaukee “Third Thursday” networking event. Horizon welcomed us at their Grief Resource Center – a one-of-a-kind free and open to the public resource center for people working
Troy in Action: Artist in Residence
I recently finished the in-class portion of an artist-in-residency I participated in with Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.). Artists Working in Education is a non-profit who seeks to bring positive art experiences to under-served children of Milwaukee. They do this
Troy in Action: Artist in Residence
I recently finished the in-class portion of an artist-in-residency I participated in with Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.). Artists Working in Education is a non-profit who seeks to bring positive art experiences to under-served children of Milwaukee. They do this
Local Biz: Rocking K Saddlery
There are many businesses in Milwaukee, large and small. Many people find their preferred working style to be in a traditional work-setting – amongst other people, often in an office-setting, usually involving some sort of a commute. Frank Kaiser is
Local Biz: Rocking K Saddlery
There are many businesses in Milwaukee, large and small. Many people find their preferred working style to be in a traditional work-setting – amongst other people, often in an office-setting, usually involving some sort of a commute. Frank Kaiser is
Movie Theatres, Memories, Milwaukee
Many of you know my affection for small and local businesses, as particularly demonstrated through my membership with, and service to, Local First Milwaukee. A few weeks ago, there was a hub-bub over the foreclosing of the Times and Rosebud Cinemas.
Movie Theatres, Memories, Milwaukee
Many of you know my affection for small and local businesses, as particularly demonstrated through my membership with, and service to, Local First Milwaukee. A few weeks ago, there was a hub-bub over the foreclosing of the Times and Rosebud Cinemas.
Local First Milwaukee Annual Meeting
Last night was the annual meeting of ”buy local” advocacy group, Local First Milwaukee. Local First Milwaukee works hard to inform the 5-county, metro-Milwaukee area about the value that comes from supporting locally-owned businesses! It’s been shown through studies that
Local First Milwaukee Annual Meeting
Last night was the annual meeting of ”buy local” advocacy group, Local First Milwaukee. Local First Milwaukee works hard to inform the 5-county, metro-Milwaukee area about the value that comes from supporting locally-owned businesses! It’s been shown through studies that
Photo News: Milwaukee – 1000 Words and Guija Ting
The Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is putting on a photo-centric play called “1000 Words“, and the theatre is offering a deal for photographers! See the details here or here. Call soon for tickets, as there are only SIX performances left! Next
Photo News: Milwaukee – 1000 Words and Guija Ting
The Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is putting on a photo-centric play called “1000 Words“, and the theatre is offering a deal for photographers! See the details here or here. Call soon for tickets, as there are only SIX performances left! Next
G.K. Chesterton in Milwaukee
Well, G.K. himself wasn’t in Milwaukee, since the prolific writer died in 1936, but Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society and author of numerous writings about Chesterton, WAS in Milwaukee on March 3 giving a lecture/Q&A on the
G.K. Chesterton in Milwaukee
Well, G.K. himself wasn’t in Milwaukee, since the prolific writer died in 1936, but Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society and author of numerous writings about Chesterton, WAS in Milwaukee on March 3 giving a lecture/Q&A on the
Local First Milwaukee: Third Thursday at Companion Art Gallery
This morning, Bay View’s “Companion Art Gallery” hosted the Local First Milwaukee “Third Thursday” networking event. The beautiful, sunny morning was made even brighter by the sunny dispositions of all the people present at the gallery. It’s always encouraging to
Local First Milwaukee: Third Thursday at Companion Art Gallery
This morning, Bay View’s “Companion Art Gallery” hosted the Local First Milwaukee “Third Thursday” networking event. The beautiful, sunny morning was made even brighter by the sunny dispositions of all the people present at the gallery. It’s always encouraging to
Sneak Peek: Fashion Show
Last night, I photographed a fundraiser fashion show at the Scottish Rite Center in downtown Milwaukee. More info and details to come soon…till then, here’s a sneak peek at some of the “behind the scenes” images I made! UPDATE, 2-15-12:
Sneak Peek: Fashion Show
Last night, I photographed a fundraiser fashion show at the Scottish Rite Center in downtown Milwaukee. More info and details to come soon…till then, here’s a sneak peek at some of the “behind the scenes” images I made! UPDATE, 2-15-12:
