kindly lit

We are Kindly Lit—a Hudson Valley studio focused on crafting imaginative visuals that help brands tell their story with intention. Blending creative direction and photography, we turn objects into moments and ideas into images. We believe every brand has a story. Ours is helping you show yours.

A red tulip in a yellow netted holder, a brick, and a plastic bag with a smiley face and the text "Have a Nice Day," on a light blue surface with a dotted pattern.
A wooden box filled with oranges, a bottle of orange soda, a can of orange-flavored beverage, a box of smoked sea salt, and a bottle of orange blossom vinegar, with a person's hand reaching into the box.

who we are

We bring together a shared love for design, storytelling, and visual delights. Our work is rooted in curiosity and concept—whether we’re shooting product, packaging, or something in between, we look for ways to elevate the everyday.

We help brands translate their identity into visuals that feel thoughtful, artful, and clear.

We believe good visuals don’t just show—they tell.

Yellow shopping basket containing a tomato, tube of tomato paste, smoked rainbow trout, yellow potatoes, onion, and a bottle of extra virgin olive oil.

GOLDEN HOUR GROCERY

Art Direction, Creative Direction, Styling, Photography, Post-Production

Assorted red fruits and vegetables including strawberries, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red chili peppers, along with a Coca-Cola bottle and a package of Maltesers on a brown background.
Grocery basket containing eggs, flour, cheese, orange juice, bread, tomatoes, oranges, honey, and other food items on a wooden surface.
A variety of fresh and packaged food items including cheese, tomatoes, onion, bread, lemon, orange blossom vinegar, organic tomato paste, green olives, and a towel on a wooden surface.
A wooden box filled with oranges and various orange-flavored beverages and snacks, including soda bottles, a canned orange drink, a carton of smoked sea salt, a bottle of orange vinegar, and a Reese's peanut butter cup.
Skincare products: INIKA Organic Phytofuse Renew Resveratrol Serum and Avocado Oil Hand Cream on textured white surfaces.

product photography

Art Direction, Creative Direction, Styling, Photography, Post-Production

A black Boy Smells candle labeled "KUSH" with scent notes of cannabis and tulip, placed on white rocks against a minimalist background.
Four colorful chocolate bar packages labeled Cacao Laboratory, arranged diagonally on a surface with a peach and white background. Each package features floral illustrations and different flavors.

Riverwards Produce

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