photography & production

INTENTIONALLY CURATED COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRODUCTION

As your all-in-one photographer and producer, I work with you and your team to create a curated campaign that embodies the brand from start to finish. From scouting the perfect location to securing permits, hiring creative staff and casting talent, I handle all the details so you can focus on what you do best. We’ll tell your story with intention and ease through captivating imagery and an end-to-end production process. 

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photography

AD-WORTHY IMAGERY FOR YOUR BRAND’S NEXT STORY

…Imagine your new spring collection set against the vibrant waters of California, your next campaign nestled beneath the brooding vibes of the Pacific Northwest, or your brand’s next chapter unfolding inside a cozy yurt with the mountains of Colorado as your backdrop…

I trek to the world’s most postcard-worthy locations to frame your brand among real, natural backdrops in organic light, leaving you with ad-worthy imagery that feels authentic to your campaign story and connects your audience with your product. Because it’s that connection that creates a lasting relationship with your customers and ultimately helps you tell your brand’s next story.

what’s included

  • Photos can include product shots on and off-model, lifestyle shots to bring your collection to life, lay flats to feature your product’s distinct details, and environmental, including the vibe of your brand to complement your campaign. and, let’s not forget about the candids! we’ll share all the in-between moments that can sometimes become the unexpected favorites of the day.

  • A custom brief that outlines a snapshot of our campaign shoot, from logistics including date and location to creative elements like model casting videos, moodboard and styling preferences, as well as product details. this is shared between you, your team and my team so you can add any and all creative or styling notes before your shoot.

  • A visual map of both the look and feel of your shoot as well as the type of imagery you envision for your campaign.

  • An organized roadmap of your shoot day that incorporates visual inspiration for every single image we’ll shoot. You’ll approve this creative in advance to make your shoot efficient and free of surprises.

  • Photo edits and retouching to ensure all imagery aligns with your shoot vision and branding.

  • A digitech will be onsite so you can view your images in real-time during your shoot. you’ll be able to see base photos, as well as those photos with my signature edits allowing us to make adjustments where needed and giving you the ability to visualize your campaign with near-final shots. 

Kate Milford photography

production

YOUR CAMPAIGN CO-PILOT

As a busy creative lead with beautiful new products on the horizon, you’re ready to launch your next campaign. But, a photoshoot is just one of your many to-dos and you know the planning that goes into a shoot can become a full-time job in itself. 

I am your producer and creative co-pilot to help you craft authentic, ad-worthy visuals for your next campaign. I’ll work with you to develop a fully produced and completely customized photoshoot that leaves you with brand-ready images to shape your visual story. 

I’ll leverage the creative elements of the shoot to influence production for a seamless experience. From collaborating with the creative director to scouting the perfect location, hiring creative staff, casting talent and managing the logistics in the lead up to and on the day of your shoot. Your shoot will be completely curated, dialed in and efficient so that you can focus on connecting your audience with your brand.

what’s included

  • I’ll be the bridge between your vision, content needs and what will be shot on camera and will work with you to ensure your shoot has a cohesive vision and style.

  • Area scouts to find beautiful scenes that will enhance your products and align with your brand vision. 

  • All communication with city, state park, or county officials to obtain appropriate permits and necessary insurance.

  • All modeling outfits will be shared with you for approval and the photo brief will include styling notes that are in line with your brand focus and aesthetic.

  • Virtual or in person casting for all models, including communication with agencies and scheduling and attending fittings.

  • Crew scouting and vetting, which includes but is not limited to a location scout videographer, wardrobe stylist, prop stylist / master, makeup artist, hair stylist, production assistants, digitech, photo assist, retoucher, any other creative staff you may need.

  • I’ll create an itinerary for your shoot, including travel logistics, call sheet and a shoot day run of show with time blocks for each shot to ensure efficiency and clear communication across all team members

  • A campaign shoot travel agent who will book all necessary travel to and from the shoot, and everything in between, including airfare, car services and hotel. 

  • Keeping the vibes on brand. If we’re not having fun, what’re we doing?

  • Food and beverages for all crew during the shoot.

  • All financial tasks from paying crew, managing expenses and keeping you up-to-date to ensure the shoot is within budget.

  • Need snow in the summer? A beach in January? Want to take a helicopter to the top of a mountain and have a dog that tags along for some photos? We’ll make it happen.

how it works

WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER, END-TO-END PRODUCER OR BOTH, WE’LL WORK TOGETHER TO BRING YOUR BRAND CAMPAIGN VISION TO LIFE.

You can expect…

♦ A creative co-pilot who understands you, your business and your audience and can help you visualize how you want to show up for them.

♦ An all-in-one photo and production partner that works closely with you and your team to curate how your product and shoot will come to life – from the location to the models and everything in between.

♦ A seamless, fully produced shoot experience that leaves you with elevated imagery that aligns with your campaign vision.

♦ Beautiful on-brand photos that tell the visual story of your campaign and can be leveraged across your paid and organic marketing elements. 

♦ Increased engagement through fresh imagery you can use across your digital channels - from email to social media and beyond - all year long.

  • “Kate is AMAZING to work with. She is incredibly talented, great at collaborating and so reliable! We absolutely love working with her.”

    VALENTENE LEMATUA
    Art Director, Ettitude

  • “Kate is absolutely incredible to work with…Since working together she's become a part of my team as I feel like I can share updates with her on new products and talk about how we can best capture this together. I can't wait for our next project together!”

    MARY BEMIS
    Founder, Reprise Activewear