Enhancing the Craft
The Master at Work
Some stories aren't told in a studio; they are told over an open flame. Marcus, the creator behind the rapidly growing "Meat and Greet" YouTube brand, is a master of his craft with over fifteen years of experience. With a commanding physical presence and a rhythmic speaking style that has captured over 30,000 followers, Marcus needed imagery that lived up to the "exclamation point" of his brand.
Raw & Remote
While Janiece usually drives the client connection, this session was a solo deep-dive into Marcus’s world. We met at his remote outdoor studio—a rugged setting featuring massive smokers, piles of seasoned firewood, and the open air of the Missouri acreage where he films his content. The goal was twofold: consult on his YouTube studio setup and capture high-end product and branding stills that felt as authentic as his cooking.
Augmenting the Environment
Marcus was surprised at how we could take his existing environment—the smoke, the steel, and the wood—and elevate it into a premium brand aesthetic. By utilizing the natural surroundings and light, we extenuated the textures of the food and the intensity of the fire.
Beyond the Still Image
Because of our background in video, this session was more than just a photo shoot. We worked with Marcus to optimize his filming space for future content. Whether capturing the precision of a knife edge during food prep or the atmospheric glow of working the smokers at dusk, we focused on "freezing" the expertise Marcus has spent over a decade perfecting.
High-Octane Branding
The final images provided Marcus with the visual capital he needed to drive his brand forward. It’s proof that whether we are working as a duo or a solo creative, our mission remains the same: to help you stop, freeze time, and remember the stories of the things you build with your own two hands.