Komuso Design provides a simple and natural means of reconnecting with the self. Their product — The Shift — encourages people to slow down, steady their breathing and embrace the present. Their philosophy is backed by ancient wisdom. They embody the Komuso way of life, using teachings from Japan’s Edo period to spread their messaging.

Komuso Design only offers one product to consumers. Yet their brand is rich and vibrant. They invest a lot of time telling their story. And that narrative is what has elevated their company to a global presence. When the owners, Todd and Vanessa, came to us, their company was young and quite unknown. They had a vision for what they wanted to accomplish — the story they needed to share with the world — but weren’t sure how to go about it. That’s where we came in. We immediately connected with their vision. We understood the value their product offered to people and were eager to help share those healing powers with the world.

Our branding mission started with video production. The first video we filmed (below left) was essentially an introduction to the brand, the product, and the modern problem they solve through The Shift. The video to the left is much more impressive. What started as a 2-minute company profile video grew into a massive 6-minute story. It is the truest representation of the Komuso brand and a must-see. The third video we produced (below right) is a tutorial on how to best use The Shift.

When filming EDSA’s video profiles it was essential that we take audience preferences into consideration.

Our content needed to be eye-catching and motivational — a conduit of inspiration to students and industry professionals alike. Simultaneously, the style and language needed to remain consistent with EDSA’s professionalism. That was our recipe for delivering powerful content and producing effective results regardless of the viewer.

To external audiences, EDSA is a pioneering force shaping humanity’s connection to time and place through amazing design concepts. To the internal audience — the EDSA employee and principal — EDSA is a lifestyle. In that, their brand exceeds their industry. EDSA represents more than just landscape architecture. Our video series weaved in these important brand elements, ultimately appealing to various audiences without segregating or alienating any of our readers.

After spending $25,000/month on a marketing retainer with a different agency, Hard Rock Energy had very little to show for it.

Upon seeing a newspaper article about C&I Studios, they approached us, confident that we were the perfect fit for their company. Our primary goals for Hard Rock Energy were content creation and distribution, and establishing a well-known spokesperson for the brand. In a very short window of time, we had to deliver a full advertising plate of Graphic Design, Photography, and Video Production to market their new product nationwide.

Due to pitfalls with their former marketing agency, Hard Rock Energy had absolutely no product photos of their new energy drink collection, so that’s where we started.

Bold, seductive lighting was the main aesthetic for the product shoot. This, combined with a few tricks of the trade, made this simple product shoot POP! It was important to show that the three flavors coexist while also standing independently, so we photographed a diverse collection of their product in groups and individually.

Content is absolutely necessary, but it isn’t effective unless you place it in front of the right audience. So, in phase 2 we tackled distribution. The initial test markets were in Chicago and South Florida.

In order for our distribution tests to provide valuable information on Hard Rock Energy’s prime consumer-base, we needed diversity. In Hollywood, FL there is a very popular Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, so we placed select advertisements in this location. Chicago, Illinois, on the other hand, is only home to Hard Rock Cafe. We chose this location to see how consumers outside of the casino culture would respond to our ads.

We produced billboards to be erected on heavily-traveled highways in both locations, took out ad space in several major newspapers, promoted videos, and digital ads, and initiated online takeovers of news sites, all using the tagline we helped to develop, “Give Your Tastebuds A Break.”

Finally, we wanted to make sure that Hard Rock Energy had a recognizable name attached to their brand. When they informed us about their relationship with Chris “The Birdman” Andersen, we knew he’d be the perfect fit.

We needed to produce enough content to last about a year so we developed multiple concepts for the upcoming photo shoot. However, working under such short notice meant that Chris Andersen was only available for two hours — one of which was consumed by local media interviewing him. What happened in that next hour was a flurry of activity, make-up artists, lights flashing, and models posing.

In the end, we pulled it off! Generally, one hour is not nearly enough time to allow for a wide array of concepts, but we were able to work within the constraints and provide a superior plate of marketing materials for Hard Rock Energy to circulate throughout the year.

To put Montce’s brand face-to-face with their consumer-base, we partnered with W Fort Lauderdale during Swim Week. This was a great opportunity to showcase the brand’s culture while converting leads into loyal consumers. Alexandra, the founder of Montce Swim and the lead designer, debuted her new summer line at Swim Week in Fort Lauderdale. The whole experience was tons of fun and it also led to Montce Swim being integrated into Miami Swim Week in the years to follow.

Swimwear is one of the most vital parts of the fashion industry, and our job was to make this campaign tasteful and unique. We kept the light as naturalistic as possible while adding vibrant colors that would fit within the alluring subtropic feel of our creative campaign! The architecture at the South Florida Bonnet House not only represented the brand’s authenticity but also added the glamour, mystique, and wholesome aesthetic to make this shoot iconic. Everything fell into place to create electrifying videos that perfectly portrayed the identity of Montce Swim.

This is a video detailing the tools made available by Citrix Systems and how useful they can really be. In the video, we cover the partnership held between Citrix and Shelton Public Schools.

Programs like XenApp and XenDesktop have revolutionized what students and teachers interact with each other by allowing them access to resources at a more cost efficient rate.

Students come from all kinds of backgrounds and with the help of Citrix, now lower income families can more easily access the needed programs from whatever device they have at their disposal.

PetMio Smart Nutrition came to C&I looking to establish an online presence by revamping their old site, using brand-awareness to ultimately guide traffic to their Kickstarter campaign.

In order to build a solid website that was both fun, and effective at demonstrating all of PetMio’s components to their Kickstarter, our designers needed to design an experience that was enjoyable to navigate while presenting all their services in a clear, understandable manner.

Our strategy to tell the PetMio story presents the viewer with a video we made for their Kickstarter Campaign. Alongside our design and photography, we effectively brought warmth and life into the brand.

Our solution was a fluid design that showcased the life and warmth of pets, all while informing the audience about PetMio’s services and smart devices. The look and feel of the design are memorable and has succeeded in bringing in traffic to their Kickstarter campaign.

Our main goal was to visually merge science and fun into a website that informs viewers what PetMio is all about to establish their credibility within the dog food and smart device market. This meant creating customized design elements to showcase their product’s various features in a clear format.

Denison Yachting is an established and prominent brand in the international maritime arena. The Denison family got their start acquiring, remodeling, and selling luxury yachts in 1948. Over the decades their brand has grown immensely. Their mission and vision are more expansive than ever before. They are tapping into new markets, expanding their sales team, and dominating marinas on both the east and west coasts of the United States.

Though their legacy is deeply rooted in the industry, newly emerging consumers may not realize their prestige. To safeguard their brand’s image and keep pace with an ever-changing market, they chose to produce new, high-quality content. In today’s marketing landscape, content rules at the top of the food chain. And at its peak is storytelling.

The leadership team at Denison Yachting came to us to create a lifestyle branding video that portrayed their core values – a video that would demonstrate their love for boating and the sensation of being out on the open seas.

This is their story.

Tavistock Development Company is a global construction firm focused on developing residential and commercial real estate that not only enriches the local community but, ultimately, becomes an icon of the region.

Each project Tavistock Development Company undertakes – regardless of scale – is designed to enhance the landscape in ways that benefit future generations. Their unique ability to maintain a global presence while employing geo-specific techniques that upholds various community standards and respects cultural expectations makes them a leading authority in the industry.

We liked Reed’s Soda so much that we did a concept shoot with their Virgil’s Root Beer. We maneuvered the soda in different positions – emphasizing what makes it so exceptional: its ingredients.

It’s always a great day for us when we get the opportunity to work with a company that allows us to work with a product we already are in love with.

The concept shoot placed the bottle at the center of carefully styled compositions that emphasized the natural ingredients and craft brewing process behind the product. We experimented with different surfaces, backgrounds, and lighting setups to create a range of images that could serve across packaging, social media, and retail displays. Each arrangement was designed to communicate quality and authenticity without a single word of copy.

Product photography at C&I Studios goes beyond simple documentation. We approach every shoot with the goal of making the product the hero of the frame, using lighting and composition to bring out the details that matter most. For beverage brands like Reed’s, that means capturing the texture, color, and character that set their product apart. See more of our work across the portfolio.

Beanfields Snacks is a family run company with the primary goal of helping improve the global food supply by creating delicious, plant-based, Non-GMO snacks, with beans as the main ingredient.

Getting its start in 2011, Reed Glidden, his wife Liza Braude-Glidden and Reed’s brother, Roy Glidden put their years of expertise in the in the natural foods industry into Beanfields chips.

They have since grown to be a multi national B Corp certified company, selling their bean and rice chips all over the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries.

They contracted our services to help produce a set of spots for their social media and web output. We did the motion graphics and shot all six spots at our studio in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Producing content for a food brand like Beanfields required our team to combine product photography techniques with motion graphics in a way that felt fresh and engaging. Each of the six spots needed to showcase a different product while maintaining a consistent brand identity across the series. Our studio setup in Fort Lauderdale allowed us to control every variable, from lighting and background to the precise positioning of each product. The motion graphics our team created added an animated dimension that brought the Beanfields brand to life on social media and web platforms. At C&I Studios, we regularly produce this kind of multi-deliverable video production and photography package for food, beverage, and consumer product brands. Having studio space, camera equipment, and a motion graphics team all under one roof means faster turnarounds and more cohesive final products. Whether you need a single hero video or a full campaign suite, our team delivers.

Established in 2013, Jailbreak Brewing opened its doors with a goal in mind: to escape the drama that your daily life presents you with.

With a motto that resonates within everyone’s desire to express themselves freely, Jailbreak has brought together a group of professionals with the common interest of creating something different, and dedicating their lives to a bigger whole.

Their 16,000 square foot brewing facility is in full view of their tasting room so that you can witness the future batches being made as you sip on their refreshing brews ready for consumption.

We shot some product photography for a couple of their beers, with their aesthetic and overall company in mind.

Product photography for craft breweries comes with its own set of challenges. Each can and bottle has a distinct design language, and the photography needs to communicate the brand’s personality while making the product look appealing on shelves and screens alike. For Jailbreak Brewing, we focused on clean compositions and controlled lighting that brought out the detail in their label art and the color of their brews. Our team at C&I Studios has extensive experience in product photography for food and beverage brands, understanding that these images often serve as the first point of contact between a consumer and a product. Getting the lighting, background, and styling right is not optional; it is the difference between a scroll and a sale. From single-product hero shots to full catalog spreads, we approach every shoot with precision and a clear understanding of how the images will be used. Contact us to discuss your next product photography project.

We were contracted by Trifecta Creative Collective to shoot these spots for Costamar Travel. Trifecta is a collective of creative minds that strives to imbue the projects they work on with an invigorating life by way of Concept Development, TV & Radio Commercials, Explainer Videos, Corporate Videos, Video Production, Audio Production, 2D/3D Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, and Web Design.

Costamar Travel is a multi-lingual travel agency originating from Elizabeth, New Jersey. Since 1980 they have managed to consolidate and provide their customers with all the travel services one might need when planning a vacation. They offer everything from booking flights, both national and international, tourist packages, cruise packages, and auto rentals.

We shot the three spots in our home of Fort Lauderdale, FL. We shot in Holiday Park, Downtown, and even built an airplane set in our studio space.

Working with Trifecta Creative Collective on the Costamar Travel campaign gave our team the opportunity to demonstrate the versatility of our production capabilities. Building a convincing airplane interior set from scratch in our Fort Lauderdale studio required careful planning, from sourcing materials to ensuring the lighting mimicked a real cabin environment. Combined with location shoots at Holiday Park and Downtown Fort Lauderdale, the final spots delivered the variety Costamar needed to reach their multilingual audience. At C&I Studios, we regularly collaborate with creative agencies and production houses who need a reliable crew and studio space to execute their vision. Our video production services cover every phase from pre-production planning through post, including set design, location scouting, and talent coordination. Whether the project calls for a controlled studio environment or on-location shooting across South Florida, our team adapts to deliver. Learn more about our creative services and how we support agency partners.

Grycon is one of the premier builders in Fort Lauderdale, and they recently constructed a beautiful gym at Nova Southeastern University. We were excited to get out there and get some evening shots, as well as some drone shots of the gym. These images show off the pristine construction of the building, but if you show up any normal day of the week, you’ll find it packed with students working out and improving their fitness.