Corey Olson

Hello! This server hosts personal projects. I have been coding since 1995, when my dad introduced me to programming at a young age. My parents owned a business together, which sparked my own interests. I have built many projects over the years, from websites to apps, and occasionally dabble in purely creative endeavors. I enjoy building things with technology, especially websites and tools that assist people with organizing their lives or work. My core interest is economics. I have a deep interest in pattern analysis, and studying the hidden mechanics of how the world and things work.

My focus right now is rebuilding my business Vanilla Video which I conceived in late 2010. Over the years, my company has quietly impacted and changed the lives of many. With over 5,000 projects completed, 4,000 clients, and tens of thousands of videos, I am honored to have been able to service Chicago, the broader United States, and customers internationally.

I never intended to be a Videographer or Photographer, but I have found a passion for faithfully recording family and personal events, and preserving memories in a true and honest way. I think what makes my work here different—is that I have no desire to build a portfolio in the traditional sense. The idea has always been to serve the client and document their story. I do not think of myself as a storyteller, nor artist, but a simple witness. And that brings me great joy.