December 2025 Collaborations

Throughout December, we collaborated with three incredible local brands. The goal was to create thoughtful and scroll-stopping visuals that highlighted their unique products with creative, on-brand visuals. We targeted visuals that told each brand’s unique story – capturing their aesthetics and vibe to create thoughtful, scroll-stopping visuals. Because December is a very festive, holiday-centric month, much of the content we created was Christmas and New Years focused, with a little evergreen content that lives well beyond the season sprinkled in.

Take a look below to see what we created with Old Soldier Distillery, Crown Donuts, and House & Hazel in our complimentary December collaboration to showcase their brand on social media!

Old Soldier Distillery

Old Soldier Distillery is a veteran-owned craft distillery located on Puyallup Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. Founded by retired military friends, the distillery blends tradition, craftsmanship, and community, producing small-batch bourbons and whiskeys rooted in heritage and storytelling.

Throughout December, we partnered with Old Soldier Distillery on a creative collaboration that brought their spirits to life across social media. Together, we produced a series of reels and still images showcasing their bourbons and whiskeys in both evergreen, year-round visuals and festive Christmas-inspired scenes—highlighting not only the bottles themselves, but the warmth, character, and seasonality that define the Old Soldier brand.

Bottle of Old Soldier Santos whiskey with the Gold 2022 John Barleycorn award in front of a Betsy Ross flag, while they sit atop a whiskey barrel — Depth, light, and focus were key in this shot. We highlighted Old Soldier’s Santos Bourbon and its Gold John Barleycorn award with clean, natural lighting, carefully controlling reflections to showcase their achievement with clarity and intention.

Bottle of Old Soldier Distillery Howitzer 105 whiskey sits atop a whiskey barrel with a glen cairn glass, in front of a moodily lit Betsy Ross flag. — Depth, light, and attention to detail brought Old Soldier’s 105 Howitzer Bourbon to life. From the flag with a horizontal strip of light crossing it to the whiskey barrel and Glen Cairn glass, every element was intentionally lit to put the product front and center.

Moodily lit Old Soldier glen cairn shows off the mood of the light while very subtly showing the caramel colors of the product. — Dark, moody, intentional. Gentle edge light shapes the subject and glass, adding contrast, depth, and atmosphere that elevate the scene.

Old Soldier Vanilla Bean bourbon whiskey sits on a table with a glass of poured bourbon whiskey showcasing a bright, elegant christmas spirit and highlighting the perfect pairing of the product with the holidays — By placing candles in the foreground and background, we created layers that lead the viewer through this holiday scene, bringing focus to Old Soldier Vanilla Bean Whiskey while keeping the setting warm and festive.

Santa places a bottle of Old Soldier Butterscotch Whiskey under the Christmas Tree — We use human elements intentionally – to create connection, invite emotion, and bring authenticity into brand imagery.

Crown Donuts

Crown Donuts is a beloved local donut brand in Maple Valley, Washington, known for its freshly made donuts and crowd-favorite flavors. Their offerings combine classic comfort with indulgent treats, making them a go-to for locals seeking something sweet and satisfying.

Throughout December, we collaborated with Crown Donuts on a series of Wednesday features, creating reels and images that focused exclusively on their products. The content showcased their donuts in both evergreen, everyday compositions and festive, holiday-inspired scenes, highlighting texture, color, and seasonal appeal while creating visuals that felt warm, crave-worthy, and versatile for ongoing use.

Holiday donuts levitate over a bag from Crown donuts while a Crown donuts coffee cup spills it's coffee — This image wasn’t captured in a single shot – it was built with intention. By adding light and stacking elements from 6 different shots in post, we created floating donuts and flowing coffee that highlight the product and add movement to the scene.

Cup of Crown Donuts coffee sits amongst the ornaments of Christmas — A simple, tightly-focused holiday image ties the brand to seasonal traditions, helping build a connection with the viewer and elevate the brand during the holiday season.

A box of Crown donuts is gifted for the holiday season — Even in a product-focused image, human connection matters. By including a person handing over the gift, we add warmth, relatability, and context – showing the brand in action and creating an emotional connection that a product alone can’t convey.

Christmas ornaments, a Merry Christmas donut, and a coffee cup sit on a table among additional holiday decor — A simple, tightly-focused holiday image ties the brand to seasonal traditions, helping build a connection with the viewer and elevate the brand during the holiday season.

A Crown Donut's coffee and donut showcase in front of a Christmas tree and lights — Lights can illuminate a scene, but adding light stars – little bursts that catch the eye – brings an extra layer of sparkle and depth.

A letter to Santa sits on the table in front of the Christmas tree with Crown donuts and a coffee left out for Santa's enjoyment — While a flat scene can tell a story, techniques like placing blurred lights in the foreground add depth and draw the viewer’s eye even further into the image.

Crown donuts bag, coffee, donuts, and New Year's decor adorns a table in celebration of the 2026 New Year — Showcasing branded products in a festive setting brings the brand to life. Connecting visuals to the New Year encourages engagement, strengthens brand recognition, and positions the products as part of meaningful moments.

Crown donuts and coffee are held in front of a pink background with summer shadows — Bring out the fun with your product, using shadows to create that refreshing summer feel and welcome guests into your brand!

House & Hazel

House & Hazel is a thoughtfully curated home and lifestyle boutique in Maple Valley, Washington, known for its elevated décor, gifts, and intentional details that make a space feel warm and lived-in. Their collection blends modern design with cozy, approachable style, making House & Hazel a favorite destination for home-inspired finds.

Throughout December, we collaborated with House & Hazel to create a series of reels and images that showcased both their products and their shop, with a special focus on holiday décor. The content highlighted styled vignettes, seasonal details, and the in-store experience—capturing the warmth, texture, and festive atmosphere that define the brand during the holidays while still creating visuals that feel timeless and usable beyond the season.

A bottle of House & Hazel branded wine sits on the counter with two wine glasses waiting for an evening of relaxation. — Wine, light, and story — this shot highlights House & Hazel’s offerings, inviting viewers to experience their wines and tastings while reinforcing the brand’s identity.

Christmas ornaments sit on the front counter of House & Hazel, showcasing the Toy shop house — Showcasing multiple products in front of House & Hazel’s branded sign tells a complete brand story in a single image. It reinforces recognition, highlights the range of offerings, and connects the viewer to the brand’s personality and identity.

Santa Claus' workshop sits amongst more decor at House & Hazel — A well-staged product shot in front of the brand’s signage reinforces identity, showcases offerings, and communicates the House & Hazel story visually, strengthening recognition and connection with customers.

A unique christmas tree off the shelves at House & Hazel — Showcasing the product in hand brings the brand to life, adding context, warmth, and engagement in a single frame.

A hummingbird ornament is held at House & Hazel — A hand holding the ornament brings the product to life, creating warmth, engagement, and context all at once.

A candle is held out for a winter social — Hands holding the candle draw the viewer in, creating warmth and connection while keeping the person softly in the background. This subtle human element adds emotion and context to the scene.

Unique flowers in elegant colors being looked at amongst Christmas decor at House & Hazel — An over-the-shoulder perspective adds depth and context, showing the ornaments in hand while keeping the person present but not distracting. Including human interaction like this makes the brand feel approachable and relatable, strengthening emotional connection with viewers.

An ornament sits on the pine branches of the Christmas tree in House & Hazel — Hanging the ornament on the tree brings the brand to life in a festive context, creating connection, relevance, and visual storytelling that resonates with the audience.

A person holds a coffee mug with holiday spirit in House & Hazel — A hand, a mug, and a warm backdrop — this perspective makes the brand feel approachable, memorable, and ready to connect with your audience.

A candle is opened amongst the House & Hazel holiday decor — By framing the hand lifting the lid off the candle between two heavily blurred foreground stick candles, we create depth, guide the viewer’s eye, and add a sense of intimacy and warmth to the scene.

a hand holds the metallic ornaments strung through the garland at House & Hazel — This perspective shows the product in action, creating a natural, relatable moment that draws viewers into the brand story.

festive winter garland is picked up by a customer in House & Hazel — Grasping the garland creates a natural, human moment, showing the product in action and helping viewers imagine it as part of their own holiday traditions.

Videos

With every collaboration, we intentionally include short-form video to help brands connect with a wider range of audiences across social media. Video allows us to capture movement, texture, and atmosphere in a way that still imagery can’t—bringing products and spaces to life in a more immersive, engaging format.

These videos are designed to perform across multiple platforms, making them easy to share on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. By creating platform-ready content, we help brands extend the reach of each collaboration, meet audiences where they already are, and build consistency across channels—all while staying true to the brand’s visual identity.

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December 2025 Collaborations

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Crown Donuts

House & Hazel

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