When Ello Products reached out with their new Oasis Go+ Water Bottle—a sleek, leak-proof tumbler with a flip-out Hide A Straw™ top—I was stoked. They needed imagery that bridged clean, high-detail product shots with authentic, sun-drenched Southern California lifestyle visuals.
As a commercial photographer based in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, this was right in my wheelhouse. Here is a quick peek at how we brought the campaign together.
Studio Precision in Los Angeles
We kicked things off in the LA studio to focus purely on the bottle’s design and functionality.
Macro detail: The main feature was the retracting straw mechanism, so we dialed in precise studio lighting to highlight the movement and texture without harsh reflections.
E-Commerce ready: Softboxes and color-accurate setups made sure the matte finishes and sleek accents were rendered perfectly for web and retail.
On location in Santa Barbara, CA
Instead of doing the typical beach shoot, we took the Oasis Go+ into the heart of Venice, CA and Santa Barbara, CA to capture how it fits into a fast-paced daily routine.
Urban lifestyle context: We shot on location around Venice's vibrant side streets, cozy coffee spots, and local workout hubs—showing the bottle on the go, tucked into gym totes, and sitting in car cup holders.
Golden hour light: We used the late-afternoon LA sun to give the imagery a warm, natural feel that connects with an active everyday audience.
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