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Credit: Samer Ghani

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Milwaukee-based photographer and videographer known for capturing the city’s culture, elevating local artists and championing creative community work.

Samer Ghani

Joshing Around Milwaukee - Season 3 | Episode 89

In this episode of Joshing Around Milwaukee, Samer Ghani opens up about Milwaukee’s creative energy and what drives the city’s arts community. He talks about his journey as a photographer and videographer, his work with the nonprofit Cactus+ and why lifting up local artists is so important to him. The conversation also touches on his go-to spots for shooting around the city, the growing popularity of drone photography and the ways new technology is reshaping the craft.

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Samer Ghani has spent years collaborating with Visit Milwaukee, helping shape how people experience the city through photo and video. His work appears throughout our website and advertising, capturing moments that have become part of Milwaukee’s visual identity. He has played a key role in our City of Festivals campaign and spent time in neighborhoods across the area to highlight the beauty of each season. His partnership on the Bobby Portis campaign produced many of the images people recognize today, reflecting his steady eye and thoughtful approach.

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