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Documentary — 2024

Caught in the moment

A brand team offsite, documented like family — unposed, sunlit, and full of the in-between frames most shoots miss.

Wedding guests toasting the bride and groom at a reception

They asked for team photos. They got the day itself — lunch, debates, laughter and all.

The challenge. A twelve-person studio wanted "about us" imagery that didn't look staged. Past attempts with backdrops had produced polite smiles and zero personality.

The approach. I embedded for a full workday — morning standup to evening drinks — shooting the rituals instead of arranging them. The only posed frame in the gallery is the one where someone suggested it as a joke. It's the best one.

Deliverables

What the team took home

  • 90-image story gallery covering the full day, licensed for web, hiring and press.
  • Individual portraits pulled from candid moments — no backdrop required.
  • Culture one-pager — twelve frames sequenced for their careers page.

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