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Nov 20 2012
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Michael Indresano Photography

Gobble Gobble

With this year’s Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, we wanted to share a special treat that was brought to our studio by our wonderfully creative client, Baskin-Robbins.  We thought we’d pose the question: what do you get when you cross a seasonal bird and a cake made of ice cream?

Why, a Baskin-Robbins Thanksgiving Turkey Ice Cream Cake, of course!

Not your ordinary cake, you might be thinking, but this ice cream cake is sure to be the hit of many Thanksgiving dessert tables come this Thursday.  We had a rare opportunity to photograph this one-of-a-kind cake for Baskin-Robbins’ holiday promotion.  This bird’s looks caused us to get a little silly in the studio… and we weren’t the only ones who got a kick out of it.

Digital Tech, Jen, pretends to “bake” the turkey cake.  Thank goodness no one turned the oven on for this one, or else we would have had a melting bird on our hands!

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Jen, a.k.a. Martha Stewart, fixes pancakes from scratch for our clients while the shots are displayed on the big screen in our client area.

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Michael’s final shot of the Thanksgiving Turkey Cake.  Be careful you don’t mistake this one for the real thing come Thursday!

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And for the more sensible portion-seeker this holiday season, there’s always the single drumstick.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

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Nov 14 2012
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Five Fingers

Michael was in lighting heaven when he found out he would be shooting the new Vibram Ultra-Light Seeya LS footwear earlier this year.  When the concepts came in, all the creatives involved knew that Michael’s lighting expertise would make him the perfect fit for the shoot.

The final photos were displayed in advertisements in SHAPE Magazine (below) as well as on the Vibram website.

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Scroll down to view some behind-the-scenes from this fun shoot!

Vibrant colors spice up our shoe racks on the day of the shoot.  Who wouldn’t enjoy photographing such beautiful product?

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Michael makes sure the shoe is rigged at just the right angle, perfecting his lighting between each shot.

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Stylist, Brooke Kanal, works on the intricate details of the shoe as Michael sets up the shot behind the camera.

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The final ad in SHAPE Magazine.  The client raved over Michael’s dramatic lighting techniques and thought the product was showcased beautifully.  Hats (and shoes, of course) off to all creatives involved for all the hard work put in to make this shoot so successful!

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Nov 07 2012
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An Affair to Remember

Food as Art?  Or Art as Food?  It was hard to tell the difference during one of our recent shoots!

Last month we had the opportunity to work on a photo shoot with The Catered Affair for their 2013 marketing campaign.  We had way too much fun creating so many beautiful pieces of eye candy.    Their talented team of chefs and food stylists created food that almost looked too pretty to eat. (of course we didn’t let that stop us!)

Here are some of the final images, deliciously inspired and skillfully brought to life as seen through Michael’s eyes.

Sophisticated French apple tart.

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Passionfruit-pomegranate punch pops against the beautiful wood grain on our in-house surface.

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Now take a look at what went on behind the camera to get those artfully inspired food shots.

Chef Shane diligently puts the finishing touch on the lobster tail before it gets whisked away to the set.

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Pastry chef, Krista, skillfully preps the mango-blueberry tarts for the shot.

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Miniature pear, beet, goat cheese, and candied pecan salads being prepped in the kitchen.  Look at all that great natural light.

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From kitchen to set… the client was thrilled with the final shots.

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Beverage director, Markos, pours some bubbly as Michael captures the perfect moment on camera.

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Nothing like a champagne toast to celebrate another successful day of shooting!

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Oct 24 2012
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So Refreshing: Our Summer Promo Campaign

Like any good business knows, you need to keep things fresh — or run the risk of losing your audience’s attention.   Well, we like to keep our clients (and all you potential clients out there!) in the know about what we’ve been up to here at the studio via our blog, and you told us you were still thirsty for more.

So this summer we decided to lighten things up a bit, starting with what we had in our cups.  We centered our summer promo campaign around refreshing drinks that would quench your thirst for more beautiful photography.  Michael kicked off the campaign by producing a slew of thirst-quenching drink photographs, then we thought, “What good is a drink without a proper receptacle?”  So, to keep our clients well-hydrated, we ordered customized drink tumblers and then even more ideas started flowing.  So grab your tumbler, and take a few minutes to check out our photos below to see how the rest of the campaign played out… bottom’s up!

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Our bold, refreshing drinks made their debut in an email blast (below):

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After our email stirred up a buzz in the creative community, we decided to take the images offline and created a print mailer showcasing some of our favorites.  Creative with a Twist: that’s us!

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We wanted a little something special to tie the campaign together, so we thought drink tumblers would be the perfect fit for all of our thirsty clients.  Just as the mailers were being sent out, Michael was hard at work creating even more refreshing imagery to line the inside of the tumblers.  We think the finished products turned out beautifully.

Which is your beverage of choice: cucumber-watermelon spritzer, strawberry lemonade, iced coffee, or peach-thyme iced tea?

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Each of four different liners were individually inserted into the drink tumblers by hand.  Tedious work, but someone’s gotta do it!

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Below, enjoy some behind-the-scenes photos from our “Refreshing” summer campaign.  We had lots of fun shooting these drinks and bringing the campaign to life.

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Anthony delicately wraps each tumbler in tissue paper, getting them all ready to ship.

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Tumblers galore!

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Tumblers all boxed up and ready to go.

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Risk-taker Anthony takes matters into his own hands; while Lauren and Jen ship off the tumblers at the Post Office.

Haven’t received yours yet? Please let us know and we’ll drop one in the mail today!

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Sep 26 2012
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Timberland: 1 Piece, 3 Ways

We recently had the opportunity to work with Timberland on their new line of clothing and shoes for their “1 Piece, 3 Ways” microsite.  With an incredibly talented team of wardrobe stylists and hair & makeup artists, and direction from a truly creative team at Timberland, we found countless ways to show off these great new products.  Who doesn’t love a piece of clothing or footwear you can get 3+ completely different looks out of?

Here are our photos, as featured on Timberland‘s website (then keep scrolling down for some behind-the-scenes!):

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Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from the multi-day shoot:

Our happy model is prepped by our talented stylists, Abby Beilagus (left) and Lori Green (right) of Ennis, before going on camera.

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Wardrobe stylists choose the perfect combination of clothing pieces to accentuate each Timberland product.

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Sly Anthony tries to sneak in a shot of Michael between takes — little did he know Michael was actually taking a photo of him!

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As Michael prepares for the next shot, the client is able to view images in real time on our double computer screen and also tethered to the big screen.  No matter where you are in the studio, you’re never far from viewing the images.

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Clients are able to sit back and relax as they’re working hard in the comforts of the client area (complete with massage chair), watching their images come in on the big screen as the shoot goes smoothly in the shooting area.

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Sep 14 2012
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Party Like it’s 1992!

We had a great turnout for the studio’s 20th Anniversary celebration.  Thanks to all of you who came out to toast to twenty years!  For those who couldn’t make it, check out the video and photos below for a glimpse into some of the night’s fun.  Some of our clients many not even recognize the space, but the party actually took place in our very own studio – transformed over just 24 hours into a Miami lounge scene right here in Southie.  A fun time was had by all.

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Here are some of our favorite photos from the night:

Lounge areas were designed by Style Studio, and beautiful orchids, topiaries, and succulents provided by Stapleton Floral.

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As a way to say thanks to his many loyal clients, Michael gave away party favors to each guest who attended the celebration.

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Ice sculpture with 20th Anniversary logo created by Brookline Ice & Coal, lounge music mixed by DJ Mario (ESC Music Design), and event photography by Michael Young of StopDownFire,

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We like to “roll out the red carpet” for our clients here at the studio… so we couldn’t resist doing just that for our Anniversary Party.

Above and below are some of our favorite clients who came out to celebrate with us.

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A couple special ladies even flew in all the way from California to toast with Michael.

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 Even Momma got the red carpet treatment!

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Delectable hors d’oeuvers and flowing cocktails were provided by The Catered Affair,

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From a martini bar on the patio to specialty drinks being passed inside, no one went thirsty at our party.

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Everyone had plenty of cocktails and laughs throughout the night.

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Smilebooth provided hours of entertainment for all.

(clockwise from left) Lauren (account exec), Michael; Millie; Caleb (studio producer); Shannyn (CFO); Jen (digital tech/assistant); and Elise (former intern) have a blast in the Smilebooth!  Thanks again to everyone who came out to celebrate this milestone with us!

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Aug 31 2012
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PUMA for Details Magazine

We recently had the great pleasure of working with Puma North America to produce some beautiful shots of their stylish new Alexander McQueen line.  Our photo was featured in Details magazine, September issue. (only the premiere fashion issue of the year!)


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Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot.  Trust us when we say that no detail was left unturned.

Verne works his shoe magic on set, placing the shoes at the just the right angle to show off their best face.

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Like a secret family recipe, where Verne finds his perfect-for-the-occasion props, we’ll probably never know!

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The shoes take main stage, and we’re off to the races…

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THE FINAL AD.

We’re very happy with how the ad looks, and the client is too!

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Aug 20 2012
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Beautiful New Props!

We are proud to share with everyone the latest edition to the studio (besides Natalia of course): our new prop room!

We’ve been actively building out our props collection over the past year and a half, so this summer we thought it was about time to showcase all of our great finds.

Our clients now have easy access and visibility to our large array of props and dish ware.  If a client needs something last minute, there’s a good chance you can find it here.

Our prop room is full of in-house dishes, silver ware, fabric, napkins, and various other props.

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All the fabric and napkins are neatly organized and color coded, the OCD Photographer’s dream come true!

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We have a diverse variety of bowls, making it very easy to find the perfect one.

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A small glimpse into our glassware section.

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Need a plate?  We’ve got you covered.

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Pinky’s favorite section 😉

We also have a great selection of wood surfaces (not pictured here), including some new ones we picked up at Brimfield this year.  If you have any questions about what we have in stock, please give us a call and we’d be happy to send over some images of our extended collection.

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Jul 31 2012
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My Greatest Project Yet

After excitement and anticipation had been building in the studio for nine months, on June 25th 2012, my wife, Millie, and I welcomed our first child into this world and our hearts swelled with love and joy.

Welcome Natalia Zheng Indresano, a perfect baby girl.

We know this little one will not be camera shy!

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Jul 27 2012
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Pizza Pizza

We all decided to give up our summer diets for one day only when the smell of freshly baked  pizza permeated the studio last month.  There was no escaping the grip this cheesy goodness had on our senses – it smelled so good even the camera couldn’t get enough…

After a day of shooting and help from master food stylist, Catrine Kelty, we delivered the ad-worthy shot above.  The ad is featured in this month’s BJ’s journal.

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Catrine uses a heat gun to keep the cheese nice and melty until Michael gets the perfect shot.

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Doubling as a prop stylist, Catrine never fails to bring a wide array of props… this lady really knows what she’s doing.

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Close-up of the heat gun in action… must keep that cheese melted to remain picture perfect!

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Michael studies the layouts to make sure the lighting is perfect.

***CLIENTS!  New feature: All of the images Michael shoots on set can be viewed real-time on the oversized flat screen TV in our client sitting area.  Now you can sit back, relax, and oversee the shoot from the comforts of the massage chair!

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After a long day, it’s time to serve up some hot slices.

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