Commonplace Co.
We tell the stories of communities when and where they gather, through carefully crafted interviews, videos, recordings, portraits, quotes, and documentary photography.
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Principles & Process
We discover and document the unique stories that demonstrate the balance of diversity and harmony across your network. These stories can strengthen connections, inspire engagement, and cultivate pride within your community and beyond.
Based on the tried and true practice of keeping a commonplace book, we're not inventing new stories, we're collecting and presenting the most meaningful stories your community has to offer as a record and a resource.
Plan
We get to know your community, exploring both the fundamentals and aspirations, so we can figure out what stories you want to tell and the best methods to tell them.
Record
We join your community at a functional gathering, like a conference or event series, to gather stories through a variety of mediums.
Present & Deliver
We edit and compile the stories into a compelling digital presentation for you to share across your community and beyond. Clients can also request full-quality versions of all media to use in other projects like annual reports, marketing materials, and ad campaigns.
Methods
We use a variety of methods to communicate your stories, then deliver the final products in an integrated online presentation, designed based on your communication goals.
Carefully Crafted Interviews
Great answers are responses to great questions. Our research and planning will help your community members express themselves clearly and naturally. Interviews can be recorded and presented in video, audio, or text formats.
Documentary & Event Photography
Support the stories of your community members with documentary coverage of your organization's events.
Portraits
Share the faces of your community for a relatable, human experience.
Video Production
We'll integrate interviews, graphics, and b-roll to keep your audience engaged and communicate your messages clearly.
Social Media Curation
Showcase your community's passion and engagement by including their own posts & quotes.
Our Team
We work with experienced creators with talents across the multimedia spectrum. We're also fun people, so that helps too.
Allison Usavage
Commonplace Co. is led by Allison Usavage, an experienced creative professional and storyteller. Her career started in an agency setting working as a project manager and producer for web design and multimedia projects. Inspired by the community of movers, shakers, and doers that she met on her journey, Allison went freelance to pursue community-focused projects. She started and managed an online magazine, What's Good Ithaca, and has helped numerous brands, businesses, and communities build an authentic, consistent, and unique image. Commonplace Co. combines her project management experience and creative skillset with her passion for documenting the moments when people come together to collaborate, connect, celebrate, and create. Explore her work at allisonusavage.com
More team bios coming soon.
Want to join the team?
We're currently seeking freelance photographers, filmmakers, creators, facilitators, producers, and smiling faces to join us. Contact us!
Contact Us
Phone: (+1) 215-272-8491
Ithaca, NY
Allison Usavage
Commonplace Co. is led by Allison Usavage, an experienced creative professional and storyteller. Her career started in an agency setting working as a project manager and producer for web design and multimedia projects. Inspired by the community of movers, shakers, and doers that she met on her journey, Allison went freelance to pursue community-focused projects. She started and managed an online magazine, What's Good Ithaca, and has helped numerous brands, businesses, and communities build an authentic, consistent, and unique image. Commonplace Co. combines her project management experience and creative skillset with her passion for documenting the moments when people come together to collaborate, connect, celebrate, and create. Explore her work at allisonusavage.com