OUR CAPABILITIES
We create compelling visuals that tell stories and humanize brands.
OUR MISSION: To craft visual imagery that puts a human face on organizations, reinforces brand messaging and cuts through the mechanized noise of an increasingly impersonal communication environment.
CEO and Producer Patrick Barlow was raised in the studio, working with his father from a young age in the business of video production. His decades of experience make him an invaluable guide for companies using video to connect with customers.
Photographer Bill Sawalich made his first darkroom print at age 10 and has been a student of the medium ever since. This core identity and extensive experience give him a unique perspective on the many subtleties of clear and effective visual communication.
People first, with the experience to lead. We help marketers, nonprofits and businesses of all sizes communicate more effectively through people-first video and photography that puts forward warmth, relatability and trust. From concept to completion, we can take the lead or help to complement your vision, working to bring it to life in our St. Louis studio or on location throughout the Midwest.
Human authenticity customers can relate to. In a marketing environment oversaturated with disposable stock imagery and off- putting AI visuals, we help businesses showcase their most unique and meaningful advantage: the people who reflect a company’s values and deliver on brand promises in a relatable and genuinely authentic way.
We want to be your production partner, helping to humanize your brand in a meaningful way.
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CLIENT REVIEWS
“I have had the pleasure of working with Barlow on every video and photography project my business has ever done over the last 30 years. Their work, including my latest project, has always been A+. Their work is always on time, on budget, and they deliver highest quality productions. I highly recommend Barlow.”
“We have worked with Bill for many years and on many different projects. He has worked with us on lifestyle photography for our new website, formal portraits for our staff, and helps us maintain a consistent look for all of our photography needs. Bill always has a way of making our staff feel at ease and has become an integral piece of our marketing plan.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Barlow a number of times over the past decade and the professionalism and attention to detail is truly second to none. From concept to final edit I could not be more proud of the stories we were able to tell both visually and creatively.”
“The photos look GREAT!!! Thanks for the hard work. Our marketing director is also very impressed by the quality. You’re not the first photographer to come to GW and take photos, but the first to impress EVERYONE. Thanks again for everything.”
“Quality, professionalism, thorough and efficient—this is what you can expect when you work with Barlow. Having worked with Patrick and his staff for the last seven years, I have come to expect the best video product at a reasonable price.”