Scroller....Doosan.... R.B. Everett & Co.

L-R  Dustin, Farrel and Dean Henderson

As a commercial and industrial photographer I catch all kinds of assignments. Having done this gig for several years I normally have a pretty good idea what the assignment will entail and what to expect.

Reception area at R.B. Everett & Co.

I had been hired to drive to Houston, go to a Doosan dealership and take pictures of the owners and the facility. I was to look for a possible job story opportunity for a second story if that came available. The agency that hired me was doing two stories for two different Doosan publications. The idea was to kill two birds with one trip if we could. 

Front entrance to office area R.B. Everett & Co.

The first stop was to the dealership. R.B. Everett & Co. apparently was being honored by Doosan as one of it's top distributors. I had not seen the story but I understood this to be a sort of congratulatory article about a top dealership.

Expansive yard and shop entry area R.B. Everett & Co.

In doing so I was to photograph a three generation family of owners. In these pictures you will see three men in front of various settings. They are grandfather J. Farrel Henderson, President, his son, Dean Henderson, Vice President, and grandson, company Treasurer, Dustin Henderson.  

A cold, cold morning in Pasadena, Texas

In my 20 years of corporate photography and many years in business, before the photographer thing came into being, I have been in lots and I mean lots of retail distributorships. I've seen everything from a frozen lot in the backwoods of the north to a woodyard in a south Florida swamp. 

The Doosan corner of R.B. Everett's yard

The one thing that I can always expect is the unexpected. Dealerships are like people, everyone of them is different and reflect some of the owners personalities. This one was true to form.

Waiting area in lobby of R. B. Everett & Co.

But...and I say but....R.B. Everett is absolutely unique. From the time I drove into the parking lot till the time I left, I saw things that were a notch or two above the norm. Granted, I was only at the dealership for a few hours. 

Entry and parking areas for service bays and parts depaartment R. B. Everett & Co.

The building and grounds were beautifully designed and decorated. The expansive yard and shop that gave me the impression this operation was functional and efficient as well.

Dustin, Farrel and Dean Henderson

I am going to let the pictures tell the story for me. I should point out I was only there for one line of products, Doosan. I did not shoot the other products carried by the Everett folks. But I think it important for me to at least list the product lines especially since I saw another of my customers on the sales lot.

Reception area R. B. Henderson & Co.

This is not official and if you're interested in learning more I suggest you follow the link below to the Everett web site for more accurate information about the company and their product lines. Having said that here are the lines I saw while shooting.

The closer you look the better Everett looks.

Doosan, Dynapac, Terex, Broce Broom, Etnyre, Tramac, Genesis and Cimline. 

I would like to thank Dean, Chuck Hughes, the "customer" model with Dustin, Mr. Farrel and Dustin for putting up with me on such a cold, blustery day. They were kind and gracious all through the ordeal of spending time with "The Hard Hat Photographer".

Dustin Henderson and Chuck Hughes of R. B. Everett & Co.

Here is the link to the Everett web site: Check it out @ 

                 R.B. Everett & Co. web site click here

One shooting note from this assignment. It was bitterly cold the morning we were working on this project. I don't know how to explain wet cold. It was only 43 degrees but there was a slight mist in the air. 

But that gulf wind was blowing with gust to 15 or so. I know 43 is nothing. Next week I will be in 10 below but it will be dry. A wet 43 with a cold constant wind in your face. I put on everything in my truck and away we went. 

I would like to thank Dean, Chuck Hughes, the "customer" model with Dustin, Mr. Farrel and Dustin for putting up with me on such a cold, blustery day. They were kind and gracious all through the ordeal of spending time with "The Hard Hat Photographer".

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