Our Story

About Us, How Bringing Humans Together Began:

ADAM SCHLUTER

meet the founder

For the last eight years, I have gone all over the world to learn and remember how to make meaningful relationships… the old fashioned way, in person and without technology.

Just walking up to complete strangers to ask them for their photograph and then putting the camera away to have genuine conversations with them. To remember the power of vulnerability and how that allows us to truly get to know each other, no matter how different we may sound or look.

In this process, I was always reminded of the importance of face to face communication.  And how important it is for all of us to truly be seen, heard and acknowledged as we go throughout this life.

This project has now been published three times by National Geographic, was a TED talk, picked in the top 10 photography projects in the world by The Smithsonian and now, we are bringing all of the lessons learned to the market.

For Businesses:

Many businesses have found success in making a lot of money but far too often lost the personal touch with their employees and guests as they do. Creating a world where people struggle to find community and meaning in their job, resulting in lower morale, lower retention and less dedication to a company or team.

For Employees:

Employees that feel invisible and are struggling to find purpose in their workplace, while they fight their own battles in their personal life and mental health. Desperately looking for community, friendship and communication with those they see in the office every single day.

  • Adam Schluter

    FOUNDER

    Three time National-Geographic Published Photographer, The Smithsonian Finalist and award-winning journalist who has traveled the world for the last 8 years with his project ‘Hello From A Stranger.’ Learning how to make meaningful relationships with strangers, built off of authentic conversations and vulnerability.

  • Jack Wade

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Award-Winning Videographer and Director who has traveled all over the world with the Hello From A Stranger project for the last 8 years. Perfecting the craft of capturing intimacy and genuine emotion on camera in the most personal way possible.

  • Cory Hepola

    CO-FOUNDER

    3-time Emmy-Award Winning Documentarian, Director, Producer & TV Anchor who has a mission to unite through innovative storytelling. Bringing a strong, organizational expertise, delivered through communication and production.