your products • your space • your creations
beautifully photographed
build your brand +
connect with your dream clients
honest abe's burgers and freedom
KEYWORDS: vintage, hipster, bright, minimal.
and, of course, honest.
Locally owned restaurant Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom underwent a branding update and wanted some imagery to reflect the unique and memorable feel of their flagship restaurant. We delivered photographs of employees, apparel, freedom fries, milkshakes, and of course, their signature epic + creative burgers, honest style.
wax buffalo: hand poured candles
Wax Buffalo Candles are legendary for their evocative, imaginative fragrances and "perfect imperfection." The brand needed some fresh imagery to promote seasonal lines, as well as several "stock" images that could be used year round. Specific website needs were taken into consideration and their strong social media presence require lots of squared-up images!
KEYWORDS: modern, minimalist, bright, evocative, NOSTALGIC
Frank + Mint is a tightly connected Young Living Essential Oils community that empowers saleswomen and creates dynamic real world relationships. They needed professional yet un-stuffy images to fill out leader websites, use for trainings and workshops, and gift to their large team for use across social media channels.
frank + mint
a young living essential oils team
KEYWORDS: bright, fun, vibrant
Sapahn is Thai for "bridge." And that's what Sapahn is: a bridge between artisans and buyers. Sapahn bags are crafted by Thai artisans who set their own wages. These photographs were created over the course of several days - and included stop motion and video projects, The images are created to populate a new retail website, and to promote the brand on social media and at trade shows. (Some images have a pure white background for the retail website.)
sapahn
ethically sourced leather goods
KEYWORDS: bright, clean, colorful, inclusive
Lovebird Jewelry is sold in bridal boutiques and shops across the country including Kleinfeld Bridal! The owner of this recently acquired jewelry line needed modern, bright and romantic imagery for their new website, magazines and lookbooks. These images helped to launch the brand new Lovebird Jewelry after it was acquired by its new owner!
Lovebird jewelry Collective
heirloom bridal jewelry
KEYWORDS: romantic, bridal, soft, ethereal, modern, glamorous
Cole & Dainer creates luxe handmade blankets, baby accessories, and linen napkins. C&D rebranded the company with branding photography (along with their new graphic elements and website). The images we created needed to fill out their retail website, elevate their social media and online presence, and bring the face of C&D to the forefront through personable headshots.
cole & dainer
KEYWORDS: modern, luxe, clean, cozy
Once you've chosen Shale Studio as your photography partner, we'll get to work! First, we'll work through some branding questions, and figure out your specific needs and all the places you'll use the images.
We'll begin gathering the perfect styling elements (if needed) to help your products shine and create your branding "world." (You may have some perfect styling pieces for us to use too!) Meanwhile, you ship your pieces to us (we can even send you a mailing label).
NEXT: image DELIVERY
1. INSPIRATION
Within two weeks of the shoot date, you'll be in business! We'll send over a downloadable gallery of high-resolution images...ready for use across your web + social media presence, advertising campaigns, and in your print and web marketing.
You'll also receive a PDF document that explains your licensing and useage rights, and some best practices for image use on the web and in print.
Then, get ready! Beautiful photos can increase your profits and skyrocket your brand experience, so make sure you're ready to level up your biz!
2. DELIVERY
NEXT: investment
Rates begin at $750 for a half-day of shooting work. This includes light styling and communication, small-set design as needed, shooting, and your choice of 25 high resolution images to use in marketing and promotion of your business and/or product. Prices may change depending on your styling needs. Additional photos can be purchased individually or as a full gallery upgrade.
For basic non-styled photography (such as for ecommerce / white only) our rates are lower. Get in touch for a quote!
Please ask about subscription rates for semiannual or monthly photo shoots! This is a perfect option when your product line changes or increases regularly. Keep your online presence up to date and consistent!
NEXT: for the locals
3. INVESTMENT
Hey hey local makers! Shale Studio is operated out of Lincoln, Nebraska as part of Nikki Moore Photography / NMP Studios. So if you're local to the area, we have more options.
We're passionate about building up local businesses, and whether this is your main gig or a side hustle, it's always an honor to meet local creative professionals and entrepreneurs. After our meeting, we'll continue the process of planning out your shoot(s) through questionnaires, Pinterest boards, and regular email communication.
If you'd prefer, we can shoot in your own space (whether it be a restaurant, studio, retail shop or office) capturing both product photos, headshots if needed, and other branding/working imagery.
BACK: INSPIRATION
4. for the locals
Shale Studio was born from an ardent desire to serve the owners of creative and retail businesses. We understand how creative entrepreneurs need to manage a lot of skills to build a successful business. Your creative products require their own time and skill, but creating a beautiful brand can take a lot of energy.
Professional styled product photography will elevate your brand and give social credibility. We can handle this job for you entirely, freeing up your creative energy for your own product lines.
WHY STYLED?
It's a fact of business life: building a company is more complex than making your product + putting up a website! You're also crafting a brand and sculpting your message.
Strong branding - anchored by solid design and imagery - is one of the most distinctive ways to stand out. It also builds trust and legitimacy. Professional imagery will showcase your products and create an imaginative space where your customers are invited to join you.
BRANDING
Styled product photography isn't just documentation of your product. Thoughtful styling can evoke a feeling, speak right into the heart of your niche, and draw them into your world.
Branding with creative connectivity is branding that sells your product. Here at Shale Studio, we're in love with creating beautiful, on-brand photos that help draw your customers to you, irresistibly.
CONNECTION
professional pORTRAITS
In addition to photographing your products, we also offer modern personal branding portraits at our Lincoln, Nebraska studio or in your own space.
Brooke Mullen, Sapahn
Emmy gorman, blush bridal boutique
Joshua Redwine, Redwine Photography
Nicole hustad, cole & Dainer
Lana Zumbrunn, The H2 Organization
Tarry Keller, Vitality Massage
Alicia Reisinger, Wax Buffalo Candle Co.
"Nikki one hundred percent up-leveled our presence. On our website, our social media presence, and even in creating our seasonal look books. Having high quality, creative images has been a true game changer. Not only are they beautiful, Nikki went above and beyond to create one of a kind looks that set us apart. I am super grateful for her eye and expertise. We’ve already booked her for the rest of her life for future releases!"
Patricia Pierce,
Lied Lodge & Conference Center + Arbor Day Farm
"We recently worked with Nikki on a photo shoot of the Arbor Lodge Historic Mansion property. Nikki was very artistic, creative, and very flexible to work with. She made the day run very smoothly with each area of photography. Our photos in return were absolutely breathtaking and we could not have asked for a better photographer.
We will definitely be reaching out to Nikki for any further photography sessions that we may need. Thank you Nikki!"
Melissa Law
GroundUP Restaurants + Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
Nikki was amazing to work with. She was awesome in communicating with us, and very patient, even though my team and I had to reschedule and make final decisions about what we wanted to feature. Getting professional photos taken of our products and merchandise was a new experience for us, and Nikki made it easy. She found props and took it into her own hands to ensure each photo was staged perfectly. Our team at Honest Abe’s was so pleased with the pictures and we can’t wait to feature them on our website. They truly were of excellent quality and we would very highly recommend Nikki for any food related / commercial shoots. They turned out excellent and we couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you, Nikki!
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