First and foremost, we are a production company that is absolutely obsessed with getting exactly the right content based on your needs. Full stop. Although we have lots of in house capabilities, we also rely on a close network of trusted collaborators that we can select to meet the exact needs of the client, rather than forcing a particular aesthetic or style on all of our clients.
Photo Styling
Photographers can do a lot behind the lens, but stylists work to make sure everything in front of the lens is amazing. We don't leave any detail to chance and make sure every aspect of the photo or video looks like it belongs.
Location Scouting
All creative work happens somewhere. When that place is not a studio, then we know where to go, how to get there, when the light looks best, etc. Santa Cruz itself offers stunning photo backdrops, and we are a short drive away from iconic city scenes to world famous landscapes.
Art Direction
Everyone needs to be square on the visual objectives before and during a photo shoot, campaign or any other project. This includes lots of dialogue between the creative and the business sides, with mood boards and other guides that convey the look and feel in a way that everyone can understand.
Casting
Loving is the ocean, kissing is the wet sand, we've got the look. We can find the right folks, with the right look for your photos and handle all the screening, scheduling, releases, etc.
Words
Reading is not dead. Saying just the right thing, with the perfect voice, tone and timing is as powerful as any image or film. Whether we do it ourselves or bring in some help, we know the value of words.
Graphics + Illustration
Make it the centerpiece of a project, or use graphics to enhance and refine the message. Either way it is an extremely pointy arrow to have in the quiver. We work with some amazing designers to integrate into our visual work.
HOW WE BRING IT
Project by Project
Whether it is the seasonal catalogue, a new product launch or an annual photo shoot, we'll set up a consultation and from there build out a project proposal that works for your budget. Each of our projects includes a carefully built schedule that works backwards from the delivery date, along with crystal clear direction on what the end product looks like.
Regular Deliveries
Let's face it, modern marketing requires a constant stream of content. We can arrange regular drops of content for a flat fee. All you would need to do is supply the right products, and then meet monthly to tweak the direction, adjust the guard rails and turn the volume knob up or down. We'll arrange everything else from locations to models to props and to deliver content that keeps your social media and web beasts fed.
Annual Creative Fee
Let's say there are several projects lined up for a year, even if the all specifics aren't nailed down, we'll work to wrap them up in an annual creative fee for you. This brings an economy of scale that can help reduce the price versus a project by project approach and guarantees availability for all projects.
Content Trips
Although the Offsite studio itself is a sanctuary, we often take our business . . . well, off site. These are eclectic outdoor adventures that we wholly organize, which first and foremost have a compelling story that everyone wants to hear. These always include interesting people, new ideas, uncommon places and unique voices. Each trip results in a stockpile of content, that might include photos, video, words or illustration. Learn more about our trips.