Recently I got to photograph a stop motion project in the studio that was all about good vibes and tasty visuals. Picture this: crisp lighting, vibrant props, and some seriously mouthwatering cocktails. I partnered up with Hella Cocktails—their mixers and bitters bring the flavor, and the bold branding totally pops on camera. They requested a landscape stop motion with white space on the side to be used on their website, and I think we delivered!

Stop motion is a whole different beast compared to lifestyle or portrait sessions—it’s super hands-on and detail-driven, but so satisfying when the pieces click (literally and visually). Every frame builds the story.

Shooting in the studio gave full control over lighting and shadows, and let the textures really shine—like the glisten on an ice cube. It’s all in the little details that make it feel alive.

The Hella Cocktails branding mixed perfectly with the stop motion vibe—colorful, bold, and full of character. It wasn’t just about making drinks; it was about capturing that feeling of pouring something elevated, fun, and unapologetically flavorful.