HVA Hollis Visual Arts Detroit Content Studio

Services

Three ways to work together. One studio delivering it all.

Most of our clients come on monthly — it's the format that actually compounds. Campaign productions and brand photography are how we start with the ones who aren't ready for a retainer yet, or who just need one thing done very well.

01 / Core offer

Authority Retainers

A monthly reel system built around your expertise. We script it, shoot it, edit it, caption it, and deliver it ready to post — so your brand shows up consistently without you having to figure out what to post next.

Our retainer clients run on a 30-day cadence: an on-site session at your office, followed by editing, delivery, and a planning touchpoint. By the time the next session comes around, 8–16 finished reels are sitting in your content library, aligned to the authority focus we set for the quarter.

What's typically included

  • 8–16 finished reels per month (scripted, captioned, on-brand)
  • On-site production session(s) — included every month
  • Scripting, scene planning, and creative direction
  • Caption and copy support that reinforces your positioning
  • A content planning sheet built around your authority focus
  • Private delivery portal
  • Strategy check-in (Core: planning sheet · Growth: monthly · Premium: bi-weekly)

Photography is offered separately — see Brand Photography below. Posting support and editing-only service are available as standalone add-ons on the pricing page.

See retainer pricing → Book a fit call
Still from an HVA-produced retainer reel
Campaign production editorial

02 / Project-based

Campaign Productions

Single-purpose shoots for launches, rebrands, recruitment drives, and political campaigns. Tight timeline, clear deliverable, full creative control.

Recent productions include the Nichols for Highland Park City Council campaign, the La Marsa Mediterranean Grill brand refresh, and the BryceLP holiday merch drop. Campaigns range from 2–6 weeks start to finish.

What's typically included

  • Creative direction + scripting
  • Casting, location scouting, production design
  • Multi-day production schedule (2–4 shoot days)
  • Full-service editing, color grading, captions
  • Cut-downs for every platform you need
  • Final delivery in 2–3 weeks post-shoot
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03 / Photography

Brand Photography

Editorial portraits, executive headshots, environmental, and product photography — for professionals who won't settle for looking generic.

Booked as a half-day or full-day. Delivered as a private SmugMug gallery you control. We handle pre-production, styling guidance, lighting, and finished retouching on every selected frame.

Common bookings

  • Executive portraits & team headshots
  • Environmental lifestyle for websites and press
  • Editorial & campaign imagery
  • Product, hospitality, and food photography
  • Magazine and media assignments
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Editorial portrait magazine cover

Common questions

The honest answers.

Who do you work with?

Our retainer clients are mostly med spas, aesthetic clinics, wellness and IV bars, women's health practices, private medical and dental offices, chiropractic, and therapy practices. We also produce campaigns and brand photography for restaurants, political campaigns, artists, and selected commercial brands.

How does a monthly retainer actually work?

One on-site session at your office per month (two half-days for Premium). We handle scripting, shot list, lighting, and direction. Reels are edited, captioned, and delivered to a private portal — 8, 12, or 16 depending on tier. Light revisions are included. You post, or add our posting support.

Do I need to write scripts or come up with ideas?

No. That's the whole point. Monthly strategy check-ins keep content aligned with what you're actually trying to promote — a new service, a seasonal push, a referral request. We handle the rest.

How fast do retainer clients see results?

Most clients notice a shift in how patients describe finding them within 60–90 days. The compounding effect is real by month 4–6, which is why we recommend starting with at least a 6-month commitment.

Do you travel for shoots?

Yes. Detroit metro is included in all retainer pricing. Travel outside metro Detroit is quoted at cost and scheduled in advance.

Can I pause or cancel?

After the initial 6-month term, retainers go month-to-month with 30-day notice either direction. We don't do long lock-ins beyond the minimum term.

What industries do you not take on?

We don't take on multi-level-marketing companies, crypto projects, or any practice whose main offer isn't actually what they claim it is. Life's too short.

Let's see if we're a fit. Short call, zero pressure.

Fifteen minutes on the calendar. We'll talk about what you're doing now, what's missing, and what the right next move is — retainer or not.

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