01 / The promo30–45 seconds
Your main introduction.
Shop atmosphere & curated shelves. A polished landscape promo built from your shoot.
16:9 / Commercial or promoSkip to collections
Content collections for bookstoresCincinnati area & Northern Kentucky
Give them a reason
to wander in.
The shelves, the recommendations, and the people who make your shop a place to return to. A photo and video collection for independent bookstores.
One-time collections from $425
1 promo + 3 reels + 30+ photos1.5–2 hours on site
Photo. Film. The details that matter.
A complete first collection.
1 promo3 reels30+ photos
$425 / 1.5–2 hours01 / See the work
AOS production. Real projects.Some things
are better shown.
Watch the Architects of Story film reel to see our approach to images, movement, and storytelling across past projects.
“Spencer is professional, patient, easy to work with, and very knowledgeable and talented.”Janae S. Client feedback published on the AOS websiteExplore Architects of Story
02 / What we’ll make
One shoot. Several ways to be seen.Your business.
A library of possibilities.
A hand-picked display. A favorite recommendation. An afternoon between the shelves.
We build the shot plan around these details, then shape them into your finished collection.
02 / The reels3 vertical cuts
The details, in motion.
Staff picks & seasonal gifting and author events & community, shaped into short vertical edits.
9:16 / Reels, TikTok & Shorts03 / The photographs30+ edited images
More than a single post.
A photo collection of your agreed products, people, space, and details for your website and social channels.
High-resolution / Edited JPEGsThese industry photographs illustrate the shot direction and delivery formats. Your collection is captured at your business. Actual AOS work is shown in the film reel above.
Built around your business
Show them
what matters.
A clear collection starts with a clear focus.
We plan around what your customers need to see and understand. Choose the products, services, and experiences that deserve a closer look.
Plan your collection01
Shop atmosphere & curated shelves
02
Staff picks & seasonal gifting
03
Author events & community
Larger collections can include focused videos such as a bookseller’s recommendations or the story behind your shop.
03 / The collections
One-time production. Yours to keep using.A good place
to start.
One location. Clear deliverables. A fixed price. Every collection includes your main promo, reels, and photography.
Collection 01
The Essential Collection
A focused introduction and a fresh library of content.
$425one time
1.5–2 hours on site
- One 30–45 second promo
- 3 edited vertical reels
- 30+ edited photos
- One focused shoot plan
- Visual storytelling, no interview required
- 1 consolidated revision round
First preview target: 10 business days
Recommended for a fuller content refresh
Collection 02
The Complete Collection
More of your business, with a story people can hear.
$825one time
Up to 3.5 hours on site
- One 45–60 second promo
- 6 edited vertical reels
- 45+ edited photos
- 1 focused video
- Up to 1 interview captured
- 1 consolidated revision round
First preview target: 10 business days
Collection 03
The Signature Collection
A full business introduction and a deeper content library.
$1,500one time
Up to 5 hours on site
- One 60–90 second promo
- 8 edited vertical reels
- 60+ edited photos
- 2 focused videos
- Up to 2 interviews captured
- 2 consolidated revision rounds
First preview target: 15 business days
Every collection: one local location, shoot planning, professional editing, and agreed music licensing. Reels and promo films can share footage. Photo counts include different views and details of the agreed subjects.
Need multiple locations or a larger campaign? Tell us about your project. Any scope additions or applicable tax are confirmed before booking.
04 / How it works
A clear plan from the first email.Choose it.
We’ll take it from there.
Choose & request
Select your collection and tell us the location, timing, and what you want to feature. No payment is needed.
Confirm & capture
We agree on the date and shot plan. On the day, 50% is due before filming. We capture the collection on location.
Review & receive
Review the edits and send your included feedback. Approve the collection, pay the balance, and download your finished files.
Before we arrive
Prepare displays, choose staff picks, and decide whether to feature a quiet shop or an event with participant permission.
05 / Your next shoot
Let’s make
something useful.
Tell us about your business and a few dates that work. We’ll confirm availability and the plan by email.
Your selected collection
The Essential Collection
$425One 30–45 second promo
3 reels · 30+ photos
50% at the shoot. 50% after approval.
Your date is confirmed when we agree to the scope.
Collections from $425