Savage & Cooke for Carquinez Magazine
Professional Resilience Meets Community Care—A Spotlight on Leadership In The San Francisco Bay Area
In the midst of the pandemic, Dave Phinney, owner of Savage and Cooke Distillery, redefined what it means to lead with heart. While others closed their doors, Dave pivoted with purpose—shifting from crafting fine spirits to producing hand sanitizer when his community needed it most.
Rather than downsizing, he created opportunities, hiring 35 new employees and transforming his Mare Island facility into a hub of hope and resilience. It’s this kind of bold adaptability that defines modern leadership.
Photographing Dave for a magazine feature in 2020, I couldn’t help but notice how the industrial grit of his distillery mirrors his determination—a raw yet polished reminder of the power of ingenuity and compassion.
Leadership like this asks, “What does my community need right now?” and answers with action. It’s a lesson in resilience, support, and the drive to leave a lasting impact.
If you’re a Bay Area professional seeking headshots that embody your values—adaptability, innovation, and community connection—let’s create imagery that tells your unique story. Your work inspires others; your portraits should reflect that.
