As Creative Director of Fahrenheit, inc., Bob Trench Award-Winning Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Educational Designer, Impact Producer, and Communications Rainmaker for many diverse organizations. He produces projects that make a positive influence on people’s lives.
Specialties: Subject Matter Expert in the consumer goods, technology, as well as health care communications.
International marketing communications professional with expertise in health care and device companies, as well as consumer goods and technology products. More than 2 decades of experience in developing data-driven storytelling to deliver results-oriented strategic communications. I am instinctively curious and thrive in roles where I can simplify complex information to help others take action, bringing products and brands together to create a meaningful user experience in the global market.
Experience
International marketing communications professional with expertise in health care and device companies, as well as consumer goods and technology products. More than 2 decades of experience in developing data-driven storytelling to deliver results-oriented strategic communications. Bob is instinctively curious and thrive in roles where I can simplify complex information to help others take action, bringing products and brands together to create a meaningful user experience in the global market.
Film and Video
Over 20 years of behind-the-camera experience in film and still imagery, motion graphics and editing. Projects have included educational, TV and Internet ads, media walls, NASDAQ street walls, Rolling Stone, Prince, Gannett, and documentary films for corporate and public release. Recent Awards: Co-Director and DP of the feature length documentary film Dodging Bullets — Stories from Survivors of Historical Trauma. Mpls. St. Paul Int. Film Festival Awards “Best of Fest”, The Samuel Sprynczynatyk Storyteller Award: Best Documentary Feature, Covellite Film Festival Best Cinematography, Queen City Film Festival Audience Award, Big Fork Film Festival Best Documentary.
Educational Design
Over 20 years of developing remote educational design programs. Experienced with Articulate Suite, Captivate and Adobe Suite, Moodle, Learn Press and various other LMS platforms.
Projects produced for DaVita, Blue Cross Blue Shield, University of Tennessee, University of Michigan, Pacific Source, Pittsburgh Medical Center, Health Sciences, and MICA, The Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment (lead programmer and designer). Recent Awards: BCBS Blues nominee: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing—40 hour course. For Clinicians in Wellness, Disease & Care Management Teams.
Client Experience (view client list at a glance)
From successful startups to Fortune 100 companies, experience includes work with leading brands in categories including:
Health Care: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Davita, University of Tennessee, The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pacific Source, University of Michigan, TouchPoint Productions, Advent Health, Qconsult, Baxter, Gambro, CHF Solutions, American Telecare, HealthSciences, Rehabilicare, Compex Technologies, Chronic Care and MED CV.
Technology: 3M, Stellent, Stratasys, GearWorks, Rimage, Hyperion, ComSci, MTS Systems, JATCO, ESI Group, Adaytum, illbruck Acoustic, and Dimension Printing.
Consumer Goods: Ford, Volvo, GM, 3M, Best Buy, AT&T, MB Quart, Hifonics, University of Minnesota, Target, Philips, Bel Canto Design, Marantec America, Clifford Electronics (DEI), Pro-Fit, Amazon, and Analysis Plus.
Non-profits: The Children’s Cancer Research Fund, LiveStrong, Pay it Forward Fund, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Bridge for Youth, MN Snap, and Center for Mission.
Bob Trench is a internationally recognized art and photojournalist photographer whose work lives at the intersection of visual storytelling, documentary practice, and creative media. With a foundation as a film director and extensive experience in digital media and podcast production, Bob brings a multidisciplinary approach to photography that blends narrative depth, aesthetic intention, and human-centered storytelling.
Grounded in both artistic practice and journalistic integrity, Bob’s work spans editorial, documentary, corporate, and educational environments. His background in film direction, audio storytelling, and digital content strategy allows him to approach photography with a cinematic eye and a storyteller’s sensibility—crafting images that do more than document moments, they communicate meaning, context, and emotion.
Bob’s client base is as diverse as his creative skill set, including Fortune 500 companies, Rolling Stone, PBS, Gannett, colleges and universities, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations. Whether documenting communities, photographing high-profile events, producing visual assets for educational institutions, or creating media that amplifies underrepresented voices, his work consistently reflects a deep understanding of narrative, ethics, and purpose.
A notable highlight of Bob’s career is his contribution to the award-winning Social Justice documentary Dodging Bullets – Stories from Survivors of Historical Trauma, available on Amazon Prime. As a visual storyteller on the project, his photography and media work played a critical role in elevating urgent, often overlooked stories—demonstrating both technical excellence and a deep commitment to socially engaged storytelling.
Bob’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to social justice and the power of visual storytelling as a tool for reflection, awareness, and change. Through photography, documentary media, and audio storytelling, he examines the lived experiences of individuals and communities, exploring themes of historical memory, identity, resilience, and systemic inequality. His approach prioritizes listening, trust, and ethical representation—centering voices that are often marginalized or unheard.
Rooted in collaboration and cultural awareness, Bob’s practice emphasizes inclusive and accessible storytelling within educational, nonprofit, and community-based spaces. His work invites viewers not only to witness, but to reflect—challenging assumptions, fostering empathy, and encouraging dialogue around the social forces that shape our shared reality.
Visitors are invited to learn more about Bob Trench’s creative process, portfolio, and ongoing projects at bobtrench.com/about-bob-trench.
Whether documenting real-world stories, directing socially engaged documentaries, producing podcasts, or creating digital narratives, Bob Trench creates work that resonates beyond the frame. Explore the impact of story-driven photography and media—only at bobtrench.com.
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