Our Process

A Collaborative Journey From Vision to Final Image

Great photography doesn't happen by accident. It's the result of careful planning, open communication, and technical execution. Here's exactly what working with us looks like.

01
Days 1-3

Discovery & Consultation

Initial Contact

Reach out through our project inquiry form or email us directly. We'll respond within 24 hours to schedule your consultation.

Strategy Call

This is where we dig deep. We need to understand:

  • What you're creating and why
  • Your brand voice and target audience
  • Where these images will live (web, print, social, packaging)
  • Your timeline and budget parameters
  • Whether we're the right fit for your project

This isn't a sales call—it's a strategy session. We're determining if we can deliver what you truly need.

Custom Quote

Within three days of our consultation, you'll receive a detailed proposal including:

  • Shot list and deliverables
  • Production timeline
  • Team requirements (assistants, stylists, hair/makeup if needed)
  • Licensing and usage rights for your specific needs
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
02
Days 4-10

Pre-Production & Planning

Creative Development

Depending on your team structure, we work in one of two ways:

If you have an agency/art director:

We collaborate directly with your creative team, working from their art brief and ensuring technical feasibility of the creative vision.

If you need art direction:

We develop mood boards, establish visual direction, and create detailed shot lists that align with your brand and goals.

Production Planning

We handle the logistics so you don't have to:

  • Prop sourcing and styling coordination
  • Background and set design
  • Location scouting and booking (if needed)
  • Talent coordination for model shoots
  • Specialist booking (food stylists, hair/makeup artists)
  • Equipment and lighting planning

Collaborative Refinement

As much back-and-forth as needed. We don't move forward until everyone is confident in the plan. Revisions at this stage are easy—revisions after the shoot are expensive.

Pre-Shoot Approval

Final shot list, styling direction, and production schedule confirmed. You'll know exactly what to expect on shoot day.

03
Day Varies

Production Day

Our Studio Environment

We shoot in our controlled studio space equipped with professional lighting systems designed for product photography. The complexity of your project determines the shoot duration—quoted in advance.

Tethered Shooting for Real-Time Review

We shoot tethered through Capture One Pro or Hasselblad Focus (for ultra-high-resolution medium format images). This means:

  • Images appear on screen immediately as we shoot
  • You see exactly what we're capturing in real-time
  • For remote clients: We can create a live web gallery where you can view, rate, and comment on images as we shoot
  • Instant collaboration and direction adjustments
  • No surprises—you approve shots before we move on

Flexible Team Structure

We bring in specialists as your project requires: Assistants for complex lighting setups, food stylists for culinary photography, hair and makeup artists for model shoots—whatever it takes to execute your vision perfectly.

Systematic Approach

Every shot on the list gets captured. Multiple angles. Variations. We're meticulous, efficient, and collaborative. The atmosphere is professional but relaxed—creative work requires breathing room.

04
Days 11-21

Post-Production & Retouching

Initial Editing & Proofs

We cull the shoot, perform preliminary edits, and deliver a proof gallery of the best shots for your review. You'll see the images with basic color correction and adjustments—enough to make informed selections.

Client Selection & Feedback

You choose which images move to final retouching and provide any specific notes or requests.

Professional Retouching

Depending on project complexity, budget, and final destination, we either:

Handle retouching in-house:

Perfect for straightforward product work—dust removal, color grading, label alignment, surface perfection.

Partner with specialist retouchers:

For high-end campaigns requiring advanced compositing, extensive beauty retouching, or complex manipulation.

Either way, you get pixel-perfect results. Every detail refined until flawless.

Revision Round Included

One round of revisions is standard. We don't consider a project complete until you're thrilled with the results.

05
Day 28

Final Delivery

Multi-Format Export

We deliver exactly what you need:

  • High-resolution TIFFs or DNGs for maximum flexibility
  • Web-optimized JPEGs for fast loading
  • Social media formats sized and optimized
  • Print-resolution files for any physical applications
  • Camera RAW files if you prefer to use your own retoucher

Flexible Delivery Method

Dropbox is our standard delivery platform, but we accommodate your workflow. Need a different platform? No problem.

File Organization

Intuitive naming conventions. Organized folders. Easy to navigate and archive.

Licensing Documentation

Clear usage rights documentation included. We retain copyright, but your licensing agreement dictates your usage parameters—discussed and agreed upon during the consultation phase.

Timeline Summary

Standard Project

4 weeks from initial contact to final delivery

Rush Projects Available

  • Simple projects: 1 week (premium pricing applies)
  • Complex projects: 2 weeks minimum (subject to schedule availability)

Rush services require advance discussion to ensure we can deliver without compromising quality.

What Makes Our Process Different

Transparency

You know what's happening at every stage. No black boxes. No waiting in the dark wondering about progress.

Collaboration

This is a partnership. Your input shapes the direction. We handle the technical execution.

Flexibility

Need to adjust the plan? Bring in a specialist? Change the direction mid-project? We adapt. Creative work isn't always linear.

No Surprises

Tethered shooting, proofs before final retouching, clear timelines—you're never blindsided by unexpected results or costs.

Quality Over Speed

We work efficiently, but we never rush at the expense of quality. If something isn't right, we fix it.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Let's have that initial conversation. No pressure, no obligation—just a straightforward discussion about your needs and how we can help.

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