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Cass, Cassie, Cassandra (thanks to Wayne's World)... outdoor enthusiast, mediocre surfer, novice mountain biker, will "ooh and ahh" at packaging, and I truly enjoy building brands and meeting visions.

 

I am a photographer and designer, with experience that spans from brand identity, art direction, and photography. I have collaborated with clients in diverse sectors, including home goods, skincare,  and fashion of varying sizes and I truly love what I do. I am so excited you are here!

CASS HERE

  • I'm a self-taught photographer + designer who has worked both freelance + in-house for graphic design, packaging design, photography, and art direction for studios and brands ranging from fashion and outdoor brands to CPG brands. I am a Creative Generalist who has focused on multiple tools of the trade and enjoys collaboration.

  • Photography, Brand Identity, Packaging Design, and Art Direction.

    Additional strengths: organization, supporter of creative ideas, kind communication, and team player.

  • Authentic Audience, Nature, Seea, LONGWAY, OR.CA, Guayaki, Jenni Kayne, Rumpl, Andi Eaton, ROY Hospitality Design, CamelBak, Harvest & Mill

    Featured in:

    Goop

    Sunset Magazine 

    Jenni Kayne Home

    SF Chronicle

  • (In no particular order)

    1. You feeling excited about working together

    2. Being super kind! Using "!"! Compliments + encouragement! 

    3. Great light (I love flash photography, afternoon light before the golden hour, sun sun sun, a good fill light.

    4. A clear direction + decisiveness 

    5. COLOR

    6. Photos that feel calm and close

    7. Allowing space for play

  • Two things matter most to me:

    1. That you love what we create together.

    2. That the whole team feels supported, heard, excited, and there's a sense of ease on set. 

    I've been told I have a calm vibe on shoot days (my favorite compliment), which allows space for more creativity, play, and overall an experience we all want more of. 

    A lot of this comes down to pre-production (and my Virgo tendencies). AKA clear art direction + moodboard, a realistic shotlist (I'm speaking to you, you dreamers), plan a's + b's especially if we're shooting with natural light, and the right people for each role. 

little more about me

great for...

  • bts

  • reels

  • social ads

  • website

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I love working with small brands + service providers who have an idea of how they'd like their brand assets to look + feel. Together, we will co-create the design world that feels most like you/your brand.

Pricing:

Depends on scope of your project. Please inquire for rates.

View select work here and here.

Offering:

  • Logos

  • Type Suite

  • Color Palette

  • Social Templates

  • Print Marketing Materials

BRAND DESIGN

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My creative process is about moving at a relaxed pace, digging into the feeling we want to portray, and creating a supportive space together, just like this coast has done for me.

I grew up in a small town on the California coast, perpetually mesmerized by its nooks and crannies

offerings + pricing

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2 hour mini shoots (if in Santa Cruz, CA)

1/2 day (4 hours) - 50 edited photos

Full day - 100 edited photos

Pricing depends on scope. Please inquire to learn about my pricing.

Receiving the photos:

You will make the selects from a gallery I send. I'll send the edited photos via WeTransfer 2 weeks after your selection date.

Film:

An additional cost of $35/roll (36 shots)

Typically received 7-10 business days post shoot

Licensing fee: (if applicable)

Depends on scope of shoot

Add-ons:

- Art Direction

- Styling 

- Talent recommendations

- Location Scouting

- Production (depending on scope)

- Super 8

Example: 35mm for Authentic Audience. Art Direction by Authentic Audience.

DIGITAL + FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

Tell your story with a nostalgic look and feel.

Pricing:

$350

  • 2m 45s of uncut Super8 footage 

  • 1 hour of filming (unless an add-on to a photoshoot)

$500

  • 3 15 - 30 second edits cropped for reels, feed, or website​​

  • Includes the above

(+ travel if needed)

> Film takes ~10 days to develop

*note that this look is grainy, slightly out of focus, and offers a ton of character. It is not your perfect, smooth type of video. 

Add-ons:

- Art Direction

- Styling 

- Talent recommendations

- Location Scouting

- Pre-production

SUPER 8 SHORTS

Example: a reel cut for Minga.

Art directed by me, styling + talent by Skylar

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