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6 entries — Updated quarterly

( 06 ) Journal - Field notes from the network

Notes on photography, video, and B2B brand.

Essays, buyer notes, and opinions on what credibility looks like for B2B companies online.

Latest
April 22, 2026
Categories
Field Notes - Craft - Buying
Authors
Signal Visual
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 team photo session, a B2B 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 Visual.

    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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