A common theme in my work is showcasing hard working and passionate people. This is not by accident as I crave to be around people that go “all in” on what they are passionate about and I have found that surrounding myself with these types of people helps me stay strong and work hard in the pursuit of my passions of photography and film. Being a solo entrepreneur can be lonely at times, so these are the people who tend to fuel my tank when it begins to run on empty.
Mike Keuler is no exception when it comes to people who lead with their passions and pour their entire being into their work. Mike is a world-class cheesemonger who cut his teeth working with Whole Foods and the highly regarded restaurant Frasca in Boulder before taking the leap and starting his cheese plate catering company, So Damn Gouda. Recently Mike and his wonderful wife and business partner, Cori, took over a cheese shop here in Denver and have dove into creating the brick and mortar interpretation of So Damn Gouda. Some may have let fear get in the way of expanding an already busy, and thriving, business but they jumped in head first with their new space and I have to say that it is a great addition to the local business landscape of Denver.
A couple of weeks back I stopped by the shop to capture the action and had a blast documenting their daily process while also staging some fun portraits. It’s always a valuable experience for me to work with people like Mike and his team as I take away so many nuggets on the art of working in an entrepreneurial setting that is fueled by passion. A big thanks to Mike, Cori, and the team for allowing me to jump into their busy workplace and giving me complete creative freedom.
