A creative content producer with a unique skill-set of journalism, branding, advertising, photojournalism, multimedia and social media skills at the world's top brands including American Express Publishing, Forbes, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Ralph Lauren Media, Lands’ End as well as IDG and Columbia Pictures. Deep knowledge and experience in publishing, online media and retail as well as luxury goods and the high-end travel market.My written journalism has focused on business, art, technology and high-end travel and my work has appeared in such publications as Forbes, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, Town & Country and Departures magazine where I am currently a contributing editor. Departures is published by American Express Publishing and is circulated to approximately 1 million Platinum and Centurion Card members. I am a photojournalist as well, and I currently shoot for The New York Times where I cover everything from politics and business to art and science. My photography of the 2012 Presidential election and the Boston Marathon bombings were featured on the front pages of The Times. I am also the founder of Tripmagnifica.com - a personal photography service for world travelers. Acting as a photojournalist, I document vacations and adventures - African safaris, fly fishing trips, European tours, etc.Because I have spent much of my professional journalistic career writing about consumer goods, I also have a deep understanding of branding and brand positioning. Outside the realm of journalism, I have been fortunate enough to work for some of the world's top brands including Ralph Lauren and Lands' End as both a writer, editorial director and communications consultant.I am passionate about technology and bought my first PC in 1984. I refuse to buy computers off-the-shelf. I build my own from scratch.Specialties: Journalism, photojournalism, computer multimedia producer, blogger, branding, writing, editing, marketing.