Storytelling

I collaborated with photographer Steven Branstetter to craft a cinematic brand story for his professional website—one that captured not just his work, but the emotion, perspective, and narrative voice behind it. He wanted a film that would reveal the why behind his images, spotlighting the intimate, intuitive storytelling style that defines his photography. My role was to translate that creative essence into a visual narrative that felt authentic, personal, and unforgettable.

Narrative Script and Visual Design

To build a cohesive story arc, I developed the narrative concept and drafted the script to mirror the emotional beats of his photographic style. I scouted locations that reinforced the themes in the story and worked closely with Steven to refine the voiceover so that the final narration sounded unmistakably like him—intentional, thoughtful, and true to his artistic identity.

 

Filming

We executed a full-day, multi-location, multi-camera shoot to capture both environmental texture and intimate moments that supported the story. The narration was recorded separately to allow for emotional clarity and pacing. As the footage came together, I continued to refine the script in post-production to ensure every line reinforced the visual storytelling.

 

Post-Production Design

In post, I applied color grading and visual treatments to unify the tone and elevate the emotion of the piece. Every frame was shaped to reflect Steven’s storytelling sensibilities—warm, human, and deeply observational. The full edit was completed using Adobe Creative Cloud, bringing narrative, voice, and visuals together into a polished, cohesive brand film.

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