It’s been one heck of a busy season for us here at Novo Studio and for that, we are grateful. But we’re also tired and aside from a few random stories and update posts, largely neglected our blog and social media channels. In an effort to catch up and also to provide you all with some good reading/perusing material for the upcoming holiday, we’re going to be sharing some more content in the upcoming days.

Today, we’re sharing a recent photography project for local architecture firm, Buf Studio. They did an amazing job on Chef Matt Cooper’s newest restaurant, Conifer located in downtown Bentonville Arkansas. (click to read more)

Happy May Everyone.

This month is already proving to be an extremely busy one for us at the studio. And basically what that means, is that we’re really not in the studio that much except to charge batteries and switch out gear. However, our friends at Black Apple Hard Cider mentioned that they were going to be doing a special Star Wars themed cider release and they requested some promotional content to help advertise it.

Of course, we decided to do something quirky and fun. What originally began as a simple stop motion project turned into the writing of a short story, the addition of silly voiceovers and sound effects (courtesy of the aforementioned new audio recording gear in the previous blog post), and one big excuse to dig out the old childhood Star Wars toys from the attic.

During the production, we spilled absolutely zero cider, somewhat of a first for us. We did however break a cider glass. This however, was done on purpose and in a controlled environment (aka, plastic shopping bag). Little projects like this, while intimidating in the midst of a busy schedule, can prove to be some of the most rewarding and of course, the most humorous.

For more information on Black Apple’s May 4th Cider, visit their website, instagram or Facebook page.

And as always, May The 4th Be With You.

This week on the blog, we’re sharing some images from a project we’ve been working on for the past year. In the Spring of 2020 (you know, the one where the world completely shut down…), we were contracted by the NRCS to work on a book project for some of their grant recipients. Over the course of the last year, we’ve traveled around, meeting these grant recipients, spending some time with them on their farms and properties and documenting the ways in which they’ve utilized fencing, wells, irrigation systems, rotator crops, and animals to make food while caring for, protecting and even encouraging the development of their natural resources.

Today on the blog: Recent food and beverage photography for Fayetteville Arkansas’s own Ella’s Table. We’ve worked with them for a few years now and without a doubt, this restaurant along with their chef, William Mauk turns out some of the most delicious food we’ve had the privilege to photograph. (And taste, of course). So without further adieu, enjoy.

If you’re a photographer and you’ve had to work indoors in a building designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, you can pretty much point your camera in any direction and make a good photograph. As you can imagine, the same could be said of photographing in their offices. With a website refresh on the horizon, they invited us to do just that.

Today on the blog: Recent Commercial Product Photography for Apollo Scrubs, a new apparel company who’s target audience is people in the healthcare industry. Marketed as “Thoughtful workwear you’ll never have to think about”, Apollo’s products are designed to be extremely functional and durable, yet so comfortable enough that you’ll forget you’re wearing them. And with thoughtful details such as moisture-wicking capabilities, antimicrobial protection and 4- way stretch fabrics, Apollos products are sure to be a hit with their target audience.

If you or someone you know is in search of some new scrubs, be sure to check out their products here.

Cheers!

For the past couple of years, we have been working with the University of Arkansas’s Center for Farms and Food (CAFF) to document and promote the work they are doing. CAFF was developed to strengthen and expand the area’s food and farming system, enhance local communities, and provide opportunities for farmers, food entrepreneurs and food system leaders. Combining traditional and experiential learning opportunities, their Farm School and Apprenticeship programs teach the production and business skills to develop resilient and sustainable businesses.

As Spring approaches and our schedules are once again getting filled up with photo and video work for CAFF, we thought we would share a few images from our work with them last year. For more information on CAFF or to apply for one of their programs, visit their website.

Enjoy!