What do we each leave behind after we're gone? When I used to take my boys camping when they were young, the mantra was always the same—leave no trace. Which made great sense at the time, especially given the variety of traces my boys were capable of leaving behind in whatever version of the wilderness we were exploring.

Now my path has led me to the place where I propose to do the opposite—to encourage others to leave behind their traces, share their most meaningful words, narratives, and images. I'm here to help create the most authentic stories they have to tell. Either about themselves, their organization, their brand, or their passion. Capture it. Put it where it will be seen and heard and felt and understood.

I am here to help you emerge from the shadows or wherever you find yourself and tell that story. Your story. Here’s to our paths crossing soon. Please contact me at:

Bill Oakley Principal | Writer | Producer 60 East Westminster Road | Lake Forest, Illinois | 60045 bill@oakleywordsandpictures.com | 847-915-0320