Brand Sessions at Studio 8E8

We’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of dental practices and, over the course of the last decade, more and more influencers in the dental space. Our streamlined VIP process has proven over and over to work wonders for the personal brands, innovative companies, and new-to-you ideas developing out there. I’ve gotten to know these humans up close and personally from the initial welcome call to their first headshot to the final gallery delivery, and they’re awesome. And that’s just it – we want your content to be as awesome as you are.

You’ve seen the videos; you’ve seen the photos – glowing, articulate, stunning, graceful, and perfectly positioned coaches, speakers, influencers, and leaders in the dental space. They’re downright cool, these cats. But what goes on behind the scenes?

😳 How do they feel on set?
🫣 What happens before they arrive?
😎 What’s our team like? 
🎥 How do they sound so smooth?
🍎 Are there snacks? 
🤨 How did things go?
💃🏻 Why do they look so good? 
🎬 How do I get in on this action? 

Let’s answer all of those questions and more, shall we? More than you ever wanted to know about a brand session with Studio 8E8 - the who, what, when, where, and why of it all. 

Decisions, Decisions

There are incredible photographers, videographers, and content creators all around the world you could work with, and we are grateful for the choice you’ve made to work with us. 

Our goal is always to serve you well and with intention, helping you discover, tell, and share your story. And to make this whole brand session concept as not-scary as possible with a seamless, proven process that delivers incredible results. 

So, while you’re making that final decision - get to know our team on Instagram, read about our philosophy on brand marketing, and check some favorite projects on our website before taking the plunge. But once you’re ready to dive in, we’ve got the floaties ready. 

Pre-Production 

Once we welcome you to Studio 8E8, we get right into the nitty gritty of your brand. We ask intentional questions so we can craft your session to fit your marketing best. The pre-production process is all about bringing your brand to life. 

Once we’ve learned all about you, we find ways to pull those details into your content. You can read about a few different approaches we’ve used in the past right over here! Sometimes, we come to you because the location is so much a part of who you are (like our friends at Smiles Across Montana). Sometimes, we use a lot of unique and fun props to create a visual staple for podcast art (like with Dentistry Unmasked). It can be all about bold colors, a creative wardrobe, a unique take on videos, or even a play on words with your name. We find what fits and push the envelope to create custom content that will stand out and stand the test of time. 

Once we have your ideas, our ideas, plus a few more ideas, we start curating a mood board, video outline, and photography set. Then, it’s time to get crackin’; there’s a lot to do. 

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We order props. 
We coordinate backdrop colors.
We lay out wardrobe suggestions. 
We make a playlist. 
We hire models. 
We create a shot list. 
We coordinate locations. 
We have our a-team ready to go. 
We book hair and makeup.
We order food. 
We prep the schedule. 

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With your favorite snacks, drinks, and songs queued up - we’re ready and waiting for you at the studio and it’s time to kick things off with a bang. And a mimosa. Cheers 🥂

On Set 

Our favorite part of this entire process is being on set with YOU. We’ve chatted, we’ve brainstormed, we’ve prepped, planned, and done everything we can to make sure your session is smooth sailing. And now it’s time for you to shine! Because our sessions are tailored to fit each client we work with, these details may change slightly, but overall it’s the process we’ve perfected over the last decade, and we stick with what works.

You’ll start the day getting camera ready and arrive at the studio, and lemme tell ya, the vibe is high. The music is playing, luxury has been built into every space, our team is excited, and everything is set up and ready for you. We’ll give you a tour, lay out the outfits you’ve brought along, and get you acquainted with us. There’s a full team on set helping with every tiny detail from a hair out of place to prop placement to wardrobe consultation - you can rest assured every visual of your content is taken care of from all angles.

The production team, the creative team, the studio space, and your smiling face are all ready to go and it’s about to be a really fun day.

The Content 

It’s not a secret we’re big fans of custom content. Stock photography can only take you so far. Seeing a (real) friendly face and watching you interact on camera goes a long way in building the know-like-trust factor with your followers, clients, and community. To achieve content that feels authentic, is optimized for your marketing, and lives outside the box, we focus on a few different parts of the day.

Headshots:

In creating sets, using backdrops, and highlighting your wardrobe, we’ll capture a solid set of headshots you can use for speaking engagements, guest appearances, and on your website. We take care of making sure the lighting, angles, and details are all working together perfectly to show off your personality. 

Lifestyle Content:

We use different sets, props, models, and storytelling movements to give a more realistic, day-in-the-life, approachable, and universal feel to your gallery, which is perfect for social media. This gives time and space for creative ideas, genuine interaction, and to have some fun bringing your work into your photos and videos. 

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Video Interviews:

Though our video team is capturing content throughout the entire day, this is their space to slow down, ask questions, and help you articulate your story in a clear, concise, and impactful way. Our videographer will sit down with you and help you walk through your journey, services, and messaging in a conversational and relaxed way. They edit things like magic, too, so even if you have to restart a sentence here and there, they’re calm, cool, and collected and will make everything sound perfect in the final cuts!

After your session, you’ll come away with a complete photo gallery and video package that complements your brand, aesthetic, and message perfectly. We’re a little biased, but we think you’ll have a lot of fun.

Don't Take It From Us

Hear about the experience from a few of our friends right on set:

Next Steps 

You’ve got this amazing content to use, and now what? So many photos to choose from, video clips for social media –where do they go on your website? Which ones look best paired with design? We are ready to jump in and help.

Not only have we created a bajillion (approximately) dental practice websites, but we’ve designed and developed websites for some of the most wonderful humans who are in or from the dental world and doin’ their thang:

Minal Sampat 
Identify Designs
Dr. Len Tau
Delivering Wow Dental Education 
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If content is all you need, we’ve gotcha covered. But if you’re looking for an engaging and fully custom website, we’d be so excited to partner with you for the whole shebang.

We are honored to walk alongside you as you find your voice and find your next level. No need to find your best side because they’re all pretty great.