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Photography Notes
The photography treatment is bold, textural, and intentionally atmospheric.
All imagery — except for photography used in case studies — uses an onyx duotone overlay and a layer of noise, creating a unified, moody visual language that complements the rest of the elevated brand system.
General Photo
Treatment
In select cases, imagery is intentionally
blurred to add depth, create contrast,
or echo the feeling of our gradient
glow treatment.
Photos may also be flipped upside down
to introduce an artful, unexpected twist,
reinforcing our creative point of view.
Onyx Monotone Tutorial
*Quick overview on how to apply the monotone treatment in Photoshop. Maybe a gif screen recording?
Noise Treatment Tutorial
*Quick overview on how to apply the noise treatment in Photoshop
Case Study Photo
Treatment
Photography in case studies remains unaltered
to prioritize clarity, authenticity, and storytelling.
This distinction allows our system to balance
expressive brand moments with practical content
needs.
Notes on usage: Katie to consider adding.
60%
Full Color
When in doubt, full color out. Default to this treatment, but if using lots of imagery, interject to different treatments.
30%
Overlays
Text hard to read? Showing an unselected state? Need something else to be more important? Try an overlay!
10%
Duotones
Drop those jaws, use duotones for engagement purposes and if you just really want to WOW it up.