JOURNAL

Our Journal explores the evolving intersections of luxury, beauty, e-commerce, and technology — with a focus on AI, CGI, and innovation shaping the future of content. We share insights across marketing, media, and entrepreneurship, alongside photography and production trends that inspire the world’s leading brands.

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Red Nutritious Vitality8 cream jar with gold lid beside an open jar on pink with dramatic shadows, for Estée Lauder. Red Nutritious Vitality8 cream jar with gold lid beside an open jar on pink with dramatic shadows, for Estée Lauder.

Building Revenue Through Product Photography

Identifying the Most Effective Sales Strategy, Product Photography, in the Lifestyle, Travel & Tech Industries.

On-model shot of a red strapless mermaid gown with white floral embroidery and black waistband. Oscar de la Renta AI Concept. On-model shot of a red strapless mermaid gown with white floral embroidery and black waistband. Oscar de la Renta AI Concept.

A Guide to On-Model & Product Photography

Best Practices for On-Model & Product Photography to Achieve Your Brand’s Visual Identity in E-Commerce.

Green Nutritious Micro-Algae lotion bottle with silver pump beside a white cream swatch and green shadow, for Estée Lauder. Green Nutritious Micro-Algae lotion bottle with silver pump beside a white cream swatch and green shadow, for Estée Lauder.

Depicting Beauty Through E-Commerce

A How-To on Manipulating Beauty Products Through Still or Moving Image.

Model in a denim shirt and black trousers wearing gold necklaces, rings, bracelet and a Tank watch, for Cartier. Model in a denim shirt and black trousers wearing gold necklaces, rings, bracelet and a Tank watch, for Cartier.

Generation Z: Luxury’s Core Buyer

The Marketing Methods Catering to Luxury’s Most Sought After Target Market, Gen Z.

Model in a black double-breasted blazer with leather belt, tapered trousers and ankle boots on beige, for Khaite. Model in a black double-breasted blazer with leather belt, tapered trousers and ankle boots on beige, for Khaite.

From the Archive: Slate Studios

Slate Studios Recognizes Five Featured Works Across Brand Content, E-Commerce Photography, Motion Production, Retouching Services, & Studio Rentals.

Model in a black blazer and white tee leaning on a white block, wearing stacked rings, bracelets and a watch, for Cartier. Model in a black blazer and white tee leaning on a white block, wearing stacked rings, bracelets and a watch, for Cartier.

AI for E-Commerce: The 30-Day Playbook

A step-by-step rollout to add AI retouching, background swaps, and auto-variants to your PDP pipeline—without breaking the studio.

On-model close-up of a gold shell earring with pink crystals and a white coral drop. Oscar de la Renta AI Concept. On-model close-up of a gold shell earring with pink crystals and a white coral drop. Oscar de la Renta AI Concept.

Committing to a Creative Agency

Slate Studios Recites the Services Best-Equipped for the Advertising & Editorial Needs of Every New York Business.

Coral blush stick in a pink tube beside its cap on a reflective surface against a soft grey backdrop, for Kylie Cosmetics. Coral blush stick in a pink tube beside its cap on a reflective surface against a soft grey backdrop, for Kylie Cosmetics.

Creating Content Focused on Social Commerce

A Breakdown of the Visual Content that Performs Well in Both Facebook & Instagram's Storefronts.

Black knit cardigan with wide collar and horn buttons on a white background, for Khaite. Black knit cardigan with wide collar and horn buttons on a white background, for Khaite.

Producing Quality E-Commerce Photography

A Simplistic Breakdown of the Most Effective E-Commerce Strategies Slate Studios' Team of Photographers & Producers Bring On-Set.

Brand Content by Slate Studios, New York Brand Content by Slate Studios, New York

The Visual Identity of Costa Brazil

A Magnified View of Beauty’s Unparalleled Brand & Favorite of Slate Studios, Costa Brazil.

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Selecting the Best Photo Studio for Your Brand

Slate Studios Magnifies the Importance of Sourcing a Quality Photo Studio.

Uncapped blush sticks in brown, pink and berry shades with pink tubes on a cream background, for Kylie Cosmetics. Uncapped blush sticks in brown, pink and berry shades with pink tubes on a cream background, for Kylie Cosmetics.

Three E-Commerce Trends Shaping the World of Beauty

A Collection of the Trends Currently Pushing the Beauty Industry Forward.

Brand Content by Slate Studios, New York Brand Content by Slate Studios, New York

Beauty In Motion: Narciso Rodriguez

A Collection of Slate Studio's Work with Narciso Rodriguez Through Content Strategy & Brand Campaigning.

Model in beige ribbed halter top and taupe trousers wearing stacked gold bracelets, watch and necklaces, for Cartier. Model in beige ribbed halter top and taupe trousers wearing stacked gold bracelets, watch and necklaces, for Cartier.

Securing an E-Commerce Photographer for Your Brand

The Qualifications of a Tenured E-Commerce Photographer Outlined by Industry Leader, Slate Studios.

Model in a green ruched shirt holding a black top-handle bag with gold panther clasp, wearing gold bracelets, for Cartier. Model in a green ruched shirt holding a black top-handle bag with gold panther clasp, wearing gold bracelets, for Cartier.

Refining Campaign Video for Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Brands

The Motion Production Team Showcases Slate Studios' Selected Work in Motion Editing & Moving Image.

On-model shot of a cream floral top handle bag with gold O clasp, held against a blue print dress. Oscar de la Renta AI Concept. On-model shot of a cream floral top handle bag with gold O clasp, held against a blue print dress. Oscar de la Renta AI Concept.

From Stills to Motion: AI That Animates PDP Imagery

How to turn hero stills into lightweight loops and cinemagraphs that lift add-to-cart on product pages.

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Model in black satin wearing diamond Juste un Clou and stacked gold bracelets, rings and hoop earrings, for Cartier. Model in black satin wearing diamond Juste un Clou and stacked gold bracelets, rings and hoop earrings, for Cartier.

The OOH Opportunity in a Digital World 

Recuperating Out-of-Home Advertising for Creating Impactful Marketing Strategies.

Melted chrome perfume bottle with a round cap beside a liquid silver puddle on a pale grey background, for Kylie Cosmetics. Melted chrome perfume bottle with a round cap beside a liquid silver puddle on a pale grey background, for Kylie Cosmetics.

Designing Impactful CGI for Product Campaigns

A Compact Review of Computer-Generated Imagery & its Vastness in the Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Industries.

Studio 1 at Slate Studios with a long white table, black chairs, art books, a black mobile and a digital tech cart. Studio 1 at Slate Studios with a long white table, black chairs, art books, a black mobile and a digital tech cart.

Maximizing Your Studio Rental

A Step-by-Step to Fully Investing in Your Preferred Photography Studio.