Luxury Lifestyle Production

Approach

A collaborative, bespoke approach to media.

Each piece of content is made with restraint, letting light, texture, and stillness speak for themselves. It’s not meant to demand attention, just to hold it. More than anything, the work is an invitation to slow down and experience a sense of quiet luxury in what’s already there. I’m less interested in hero shots and more drawn to the details that are usually overlooked, the quiet elements that actually define a space.

With each production comes collaboration in helping solidify a strong brand identity. I believe in working with few clients at a time to ensure the creative work I provide feels bespoke, and to give it the level of attention it deserves.

Quarterly Production Retainer

Three productions per quarter, scheduled as needed within that time frame.

Production Details

Everything is approached with intention from the beginning, with both pre and post production already accounted for. The goal is consistency in how the work feels. Photo and video stay aligned, creating a clear visual language that carries across each property.

Over time, the work becomes more than a set of deliverables. A consistent body of work begins to take shape, reflecting Montecito in a way that feels grounded and true to its character, rather than trend driven. The result is a stronger, more defined position above the surrounding market.

Each production centers around a primary goal: to show the unique character of a home through storytelling. The work leans toward feeling over information, creating something that feels lived in, warm, and lasting.

I’ll take on the role of producer, bringing in the right people for each production to keep the process streamlined and the work consistent.

Onboarding

  • One quarterly meeting with the entire team to go over important goals and to discuss the brand identity/target audience

  • Review upcoming listings and select the strongest opportunities

  • Brainstorm possible creative options to maximize what makes each listing unique

Pre-Production

  • Creative Direction

  • Shot planning and scouting

  • Sourcing talent and props as needed (talent billed separately per production)

  • Scheduling, coordination & logistics

Production (Two days)

  • Photography & Videography

    • One architecture day

      • Editorial approach to architecture using advanced lighting techniques

        • Crew: Photographer, videographer, lighting assistant

        • up to 10 hours total: sun up to sun down

    • One lifestyle day

      • Videography only day focused on capturing talent on camera and Cristal doing a talking segment if needed

        • Crew: Director, camera operator, lighting assistant

        • up to 6 hours

Post-Production

  • Color correction, retouching for photo & video

  • Music Selection for video and final delivery

Deliverables (per production)

  • Approximately 40 photos

  • One luxury lifestyle film (horizontal and vertical)

  • One 30 second ad

  • Evergreen library of video clips for ongoing use across marketing and web

  • Any additional social cutdowns available as needed (billed separately)

Investment - $60,000 per quarter

  • $30,000 to begin

  • $15,000 at the start of the second month

  • $15,000 at the start of the third month

Additions

For properties that fall outside the scope of a full production but carry the same visual language.

Architectural Photography (Full Day)

  • Two person crew (Alex and Blake)

  • Up to 6 hours

  • Approximately 30 photos

Starting at $4500

Videography (Full Day)

  • Videographer plus assistant

  • Up to 6 hours

  • One MLS video (horizontal and vertical)

$3500

Combined (Full Day)

  • Photographer, videographer

  • Up to 6 hours

  • Approximately 30 photos

  • One MLS video (horizontal and vertical)

Starting at $7500