Special projects
Photography for the Projects That Don't Fit a Package
Brand campaigns, openings, coffee table books, editorial series, multi-day and multi-location productions. When the brief is bigger or stranger than a standard shoot, we plan and produce it end to end.
PhotographyBig projects fall apart in the planning, not the shooting
Some photo work doesn't fit a menu. A hotel opening that needs architecture, food, people and events in three days. A brand relaunch that needs one consistent look across web, print, ads and packaging. A book, an exhibition, an anniversary campaign, an annual report. These projects usually fail for the same reason: they get treated like a bigger version of a normal shoot, and nobody owns the plan.
The result is familiar. Too many people giving direction on set. Locations, permits and talent sorted out at the last minute. A gallery of good frames that don't add up to a story, in sizes nobody asked for. By the time the deliverables are needed, the moment to reshoot is gone and the budget is spent.
We run it like a production, with one plan and one team
We start with the outcome: what the images have to do, where they will run, who needs to approve them and when. From there we write a creative brief and a production plan that covers concept, references, shot list, locations, schedule, crew, talent, styling, permits and delivery. You sign off on the plan before anything is booked, so the shoot days are about execution, not decisions.
Because we are a marketing agency, the photos are planned with the campaign around them. If the project needs video, design, copy or paid media to launch it, the same team can handle that, so the look stays consistent from the first shot to the final ad.
Concept and creative direction
Mood boards, references and a clear visual direction agreed up front, so every frame belongs to the same story.
Full production management
Locations, permits, crew, talent, styling, props and schedules handled by us, with one point of contact for you.
Multi-day, multi-location shoots
Projects that move between sites, cities or seasons, planned so the light, look and quality stay consistent throughout.
Delivery built for every format
Print, web, social, signage and press versions prepared from the start, organized so each team gets exactly what it needs.
Recent work
Photos by the Mayab Media team.
What's included
- Discovery session to define goals, audience, uses and approvals
- Written creative brief with mood board and visual references
- Production plan with shot list, schedule, locations and crew
- Coordination of talent, styling, props, permits and logistics
- Art direction and photography on every shoot day
- Editing and retouching to a consistent look across the full set
- Deliverables sized for print, web, social and press
- Usage rights and licensing agreed in writing before production
How it works
From first call to results
- 01
Brief
We define the goal, audience, deliverables, budget and decision makers, then write the creative brief.
- 02
Pre-production
Concept, references, locations, crew, talent and schedule are planned and approved before anything is booked.
- 03
Production
We direct and shoot to the plan, reviewing selects with you along the way so nothing is left to chance.
- 04
Post and delivery
We edit to one consistent look and deliver every format, organized and ready for launch.
Who this is for
- Brands launching or relaunching a campaign that needs one consistent look
- Hotels, restaurants and venues preparing an opening or major renovation
- Developers, institutions and companies producing books, exhibitions or annual reports
- Agencies and teams that need a production partner for a large or unusual shoot
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Questions we get a lot
What counts as a special project?
Anything bigger or more complex than a standard shoot: multiple days or locations, several types of photography in one project, a book or exhibition, a campaign with many deliverables, or a brief that needs real production planning. If you're not sure, tell us what you need and we'll recommend the right format.
How far ahead should we plan?
The earlier the better. Most special projects need a few weeks of pre-production for concept, locations, talent and permits. Projects that depend on a season, an event date or a specific light need even more lead time, so reach out as soon as the date is known.
How is a special project priced?
Every project is quoted from the brief. After a discovery call we send a written proposal that lists the production plan, shoot days, deliverables and usage rights, so you know exactly what is included before you commit.
Can you add video, design or ads to the project?
Yes. We're a full marketing agency, so video, design, copywriting and paid media can be planned alongside the photography. That keeps the look consistent and saves you from coordinating several vendors.
Have a project that doesn't fit a package?
Tell us about it. We'll come back with a plan, a schedule and a clear proposal.