A clear purpose before we film
We start with the job the piece has to do, such as bringing in volunteers or donors, and plan every interview and shot around it.
Film, video, and photography
Video and photography that tell your story honestly
We produce video and photography for nonprofits, universities, and other mission-driven organizations. Every project starts with what you want it to do for your people, and we help you find the story worth telling.
What we make
Made for the people you serve
Documentaries about the work your people do and what it changes, for your donors and the community you serve.
Interview series that let your leaders communicate effectively with your whole organization.
Event video and photography that captures the experience in depth so you have the coverage you need.
Training videos your staff and volunteers can watch whenever they need to, built from interviews with the people who do the work every day.
Podcast production simplified, with scheduling, equipment management, editing, and publishing under one roof.
From events to headshots, we deliver every image tagged and organized—making it effortless for anyone on your team to find the exact photos they need.
What you get
Stories that serve your mission
Interviews where people say what they mean
We come in as outsiders with nothing riding on the answers, and we coach people to speak in short, clear thoughts, so nothing they meant gets lost in the edit.
Everyone looks like themselves
We light, frame, and color every person on camera so they look the way they see themselves, whatever their skin tone and whatever light the location gives us.
Every moment covered
We arrive over-prepared, with backup for every camera and microphone, so we catch what matters and can say yes when your plans change on the day.
Footage you'll use for years
We film with later use in mind and find clips for social media in the edit, so one shoot keeps telling your story long after the day.
Media that fits in with yours
We match your brand and style and work alongside any media staff you have. Every photo and clip we shoot is yours to keep.
How we work
A small crew that gets to know you first
You work with a small team of directors and editors, with the camera operators and specialists each project needs, whether it’s a single interview or a multi-day conference. We get to know your organization first, so even our early conversations turn up stories worth filming. AI helps us transcribe interviews and draft edit scripts, and people make every creative choice. Every frame and photo we deliver is real.
Honest beats glossy.
We film in a documentary style, because a plainly told story is the one people trust.
Consent comes before the camera.
Everyone we film knows what the footage is for and agrees before we start recording.
The personal work is the hard work.
Being ready for the moment, and kind to the person in it, matters more than the gear.
Who it's for
Organizations with a story worth telling
Our film and photo work fits organizations with a story to tell, often a program that's changing people's lives or a leader stepping into a new role. It fits teams without media staff, and media teams with more to film than time to film it. Every piece looks professional and still sounds like you.
Read Field Notes about our film, video, and photography workOrganizations we've filmed and photographed for
How to start
Before you call
Before you call, it helps to know why you’re filming, a little of the story you want to tell, and where the pieces will be used afterward. That lets us plan coverage, equipment, and room for surprises, and price all of it up front.
A conversation
FreeWe learn about your organization and the story you want to tell.
Groundwork
We work out what each piece needs to do, and you get a plan and a price.
Plan and film
We prepare everyone on camera, then film and photograph to the plan.
Edit and hand off
We edit and caption every piece and deliver it ready to use.
Your turn
Have a story to tell? Tell us about it, even if you're still working out what it should become. We'll help you plan what it needs.
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