# Marmalade Media — Full Reference

## Company Overview
Marmalade Media is a boutique media production company founded by Kayla Griffith, based in Houston, Texas. With 9+ years of experience in photography, video, and marketing, Marmalade Media takes a strategy-first approach to visual content creation. Unlike traditional photographers and videographers who focus only on aesthetics, Marmalade Media creates marketing assets designed to attract, engage, and convert.

## Core Value Proposition
"We Don't Just Create Content — We Create Results." Marmalade Media combines creative talent with marketing strategy to produce content that drives measurable business outcomes, not just pretty pictures.

## Services

### Brand Photography
Strategic brand imagery that tells your story and drives results. Includes lifestyle shots, workspace photography, product-in-use images, and custom brand visuals for websites, social media, and marketing materials.
URL: /services/brand-photography/

### Personal Branding Photography
Approachable, high-end photography that showcases the real you. Designed for entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and professionals who want to build a personal brand that connects with their audience.
URL: /services/personal-branding-photography/

### Product Photography
Strategy-first product photography for e-commerce, catalogs, websites, and advertising. Includes white-background and marketplace-ready shots, styled lifestyle scenes, flat lays, detail and macro shots, group and collection shots, and packaging imagery. Products can be shipped to the Houston studio or photographed on location, and nationwide clients ship in and receive platform-ready galleries.
URL: /services/product-photography/

### Professional Headshots
Professional headshots for LinkedIn, company websites, email signatures, and marketing materials. Available as individual sessions or team packages.
URL: /services/headshots/

### Corporate Headshots
Consistent, professional headshot packages for entire teams. Ensures brand cohesion across all employee photos.
URL: /services/corporate-headshots/

### Video Production
Full-service video production from concept to final cut. Includes scripting, directing, filming, and editing.
URL: /services/video-production/

### Video Ads
Lead-generating video advertisements designed to book your calendar. Focused on driving conversions, not vanity metrics. Proven to reduce cost per lead — one client saw costs drop from $100+ to under $15 per lead.
URL: /services/video-ads/

### Video Business Cards
First-impression videos that communicate your business purpose. Available with remote production options including script collaboration and setup guidance.
URL: /services/video-business-cards/

### Social Media Content
Scroll-stopping content that builds authority and engagement. Includes nurturing content, educational posts, and authority-building social media assets.
URL: /services/social-media-content/

### Corporate Video
Professional corporate videos for training, company culture, recruitment, and marketing purposes.
URL: /services/corporate-video/

## Process
1. Discovery Call — We learn about your brand, audience, and goals to craft a custom strategy.
2. Production — We handle scripting, styling, and capturing. You just show up and be yourself.
3. Launch & Track — Your content goes live. We analyze results and optimize for maximum impact.

## Industries Served
- Food & Beverage (restaurants, cafes, food brands)
- Real Estate (agents, brokerages, developers)
- Fitness & Wellness (gyms, trainers, wellness brands)
- Coaches & Consultants (business coaches, life coaches)
- Professional Services (law firms, financial advisors, corporate teams)
- Beauty & Fashion (salons, stylists, fashion brands)
- Law Firms (attorney headshots, firm-wide team consistency, bio-page and office imagery)
- Medical Practices (physician and provider headshots, healthcare team photos, warm office imagery; includes dentists and med spas)
- Experiences (charter boats, tours, and venues — branding imagery that sells the experience, plus crew and owner headshots)
- Chefs (chef portraits and headshots, kitchen-at-work branding, team and plated-dish imagery for restaurant sites, press, and media)

## Pricing
Brand photography sessions typically range from $500 to $5,000+ depending on scope. Video production ranges from $1,000 to $10,000+ depending on complexity. Contact for custom quotes.
URL: /pricing/

## Results & Case Studies
- Jono Long: Ad costs dropped from $100+ to under $15 per lead; 90% of leads now come from social media ads
- Kristian Altuve: Praised attention to detail in VSL video editing and ad creation
- Angie Ragan: Praised vision execution and skill alignment

## FAQ

Q: How much does brand photography cost?
A: Brand photography sessions typically range from $500 to $5,000+, depending on the scope, number of locations, wardrobe changes, and final deliverables. Contact us for a custom quote based on your needs.

Q: What is a video business card?
A: A video business card is a short, professional video (typically 60-90 seconds) that introduces you and your business. It communicates your purpose, personality, and value proposition in a format that's far more engaging than a traditional business card.

Q: Do you offer remote video production?
A: Yes! We offer remote video production options, including script collaboration, setup guidance, and directing via video call. This allows us to serve clients nationwide.

Q: How should I prepare for a brand photoshoot?
A: We guide you through the entire process during your Discovery Call, including wardrobe selection, location scouting, shot planning, and styling tips. We want you to feel confident and prepared.

Q: How long does video production take?
A: Timeline depends on the project scope. A simple video business card can be completed in 1-2 weeks. More complex video productions may take 3-6 weeks from concept to final delivery.

Q: What areas do you serve?
A: We're based in Houston, Texas and serve clients throughout the greater Houston area and nationwide through remote production options.

## Blog Articles
- Food Photography for Restaurants and Food Brands: The Complete Guide — what food photography is, the shot types a menu and marketing need (dish, lifestyle, drink, behind-the-scenes, packaged, ambiance), why it drives orders, and how to prepare for a shoot. URL: /blog/food-brand-photography/
- Photography That Sells an Experience: Charters, Tours & Venues — how charters, tours, and venues use guest-POV branding imagery to convert bookings, and why stock imagery kills trust. URL: /blog/photography-that-sells-an-experience/
- What to Shoot for Your Charter or Tour Business: A Shot List — a practical shot list for experience businesses: the vessel/venue, the crew, the guests' moment, and the details. URL: /blog/charter-tour-photography-shot-list/
- Chef Portraits vs Food Photography: Which Does Your Brand Need? — the difference between chef portraits (the person/brand) and food photography (the plate), and when a restaurant needs each. URL: /blog/chef-portraits-vs-food-photography/
- Building a Chef Press Kit: The Photos Media Actually Ask For — the headshots, kitchen-at-work images, and plated shots media outlets request from chefs. URL: /blog/building-a-chef-press-kit/
- What Attorneys Should Wear for a Professional Headshot — practical wardrobe guidance for attorney and law firm headshots (colors, suits, patterns, grooming). URL: /blog/attorney-headshot-what-to-wear/
- How Law Firms Keep Attorney Headshots Consistent as They Grow — the rolling-session and documented-setup system that keeps a firm's team page cohesive as it hires. URL: /blog/law-firm-headshot-consistency/
- What Makes Patients Trust a Medical Practice's Photos — provider headshots, warm office imagery, and the stock-photo trap in healthcare marketing. URL: /blog/patient-trust-medical-practice-photos/
- Headshots for Physician Directory Profiles: One Photo, Everywhere — why one consistent provider headshot should work across your website, Healthgrades, ZocDoc, and hospital pages. URL: /blog/physician-directory-headshots/
- Choosing a Corporate Video Production Company in Houston — a Houston buyer's guide to selecting a corporate video partner, covering video types, what to look for, questions to ask, and local pricing. URL: /blog/corporate-video-production-houston/
- Video Production Cost for Small Business: Complete Breakdown — pricing by video type and how to maximize ROI. URL: /blog/video-production-cost/
- How Video Marketing Grows Your Business (With Real Data) — the business case for video marketing. URL: /blog/video-marketing-business-growth/
- DIY vs Professional Video: When to Hire a Pro — how to decide between filming yourself and hiring a professional. URL: /blog/diy-vs-professional-video/
- How Much Does Brand Photography Cost in 2026? Complete Pricing Guide — brand photography pricing explained. URL: /blog/brand-photography-cost/
- Brand Photography vs Stock Photos: Why Custom Always Wins — why custom imagery outperforms stock. URL: /blog/brand-photography-vs-stock-photos/
- What Is Brand Photography? Everything You Need to Know — an introduction to brand photography. URL: /blog/what-is-brand-photography/
- How to Prepare for a Brand Photoshoot: Complete Checklist — a preparation checklist for your shoot. URL: /blog/prepare-for-brand-photoshoot/
- What to Wear for Brand Photography: Style Guide by Industry — wardrobe guidance by industry. URL: /blog/what-to-wear-brand-photos/

## Contact Information
- Business Name: Marmalade Media
- Founder: Kayla Griffith
- Email: hello@marmalademedia.io
- Phone: 325-669-7561
- Address: 401 W Saulnier St, Houston, TX 77019
- Booking: https://book.marmalademedia.io
- Instagram: @kaylagriffith.co
- Website: https://www.marmalademedia.io