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6 entries — Updated quarterly

( 06 ) Journal — Field notes from the studio

Notes on photography, video, and B2B brand.

Essays, production diaries, and opinions on what credibility looks like for B2B companies online — written by the people who make the work.

Latest
April 22, 2026
Categories
Field Notes · Craft · Studio
Authors
Studio team
Cadence
1 essay / month

( 02 ) Archive

All entries.

  • Cinema camera and lighting equipment on set in a corporate office
    J—002 · Craft

    March 18, 2026 · 14 min read

    Anatomy of a Content Day, hour by hour.

    What actually happens when a photo and video crew shows up in your office for ten hours — call times, gear lists, the audio kit nobody talks about, and the operational reasons it all looks calm from the outside.

    Maya ReyesExecutive Producer
  • Cinematographer adjusting a professional camera during an interview shoot
    J—003 · Craft

    February 4, 2026 · 9 min read

    Interview video vs. brand film: which one should you make first?

    A simple framework — and a real budget breakdown — for B2B teams deciding whether to invest in a 90-second narrative film or a series of straight-to-camera founder interviews. The order matters more than the choice.

    Daniel HsuDirector of Photography
  • Editorial headshot of a confident professional under soft studio lighting
    J—004 · Craft

    January 12, 2026 · 8 min read

    How to do team headshots without the cringe.

    An opinionated guide to running a 50-person headshot day that produces 50 individual portraits — not 50 LinkedIn profile photos that all look like they came out of the same printer.

    Priya AnandLead Photographer
  • Executive in a bright Manhattan office with floor-to-ceiling windows
    J—005 · Industry

    November 29, 2025 · 12 min read

    What a real photo and video engagement actually costs in 2026.

    A line-by-line breakdown of a typical Content Day, a brand film, and a quarterly retainer in NYC — including the line items that almost always get missed on the first ask. Built so you can take it to your CFO without re-pricing it twice.

    Eli MarwickFounder & Director
  • Production crew reviewing a shot together on set
    J—006 · Studio

    October 8, 2025 · 6 min read

    Behind the studio: who actually makes Signal Content.

    A short, honest introduction to the people who show up on your Content Day — directors, photographers, producers, editors, and the dog who comes to the office. Plus a few of the rules we run by.

    Maya ReyesExecutive Producer

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