Our Team

Adam Leigh-Manuell

Husband, father, and adventurer living life with a camera in hand. With 20 years of commercial photo and video experience, my passion is helping brands craft visually stunning content that brings their story to life.

Adam Henry

Global Foodie with an accomplished career in food photography. Executive Chef and Founder of Henry’s Betta Goetta.

Blackthorne Studio Services

Always staying close to the action, embracing the energy, and capturing what’s real.

1. Brand Storytelling Photography

Hero, lifestyle, and detail-driven imagery that captures your brand’s truth — not a staged version of it. We get in close to create visuals that feel alive, relatable, and unforgettable.

Perfect for: Food, beverage, spirits, hospitality, and product-based brands that want visual consistency with emotional pull.

2. Cinematic Video Production

From micro social clips to full campaigns, we build motion pieces that move people — raw, cinematic, and rooted in real reactions.

We embrace the spills, laughter, and motion that make every frame human.

3. Social Content Creation & Strategy

We craft high-performing short-form content designed for modern platforms. Strategy-first, story-led, and always grounded in your brand’s authentic energy.

Storytelling meets scroll-stopping strategy.

4. Behind-the-Scenes & Brand Experience Capture

Give your audience a window into your process. We document the moments that show how your brand feels — not just how it looks.

BTS is where the sticky magic happens — honest, unscripted, and full of life.

5. Product & Beverage Photography

We highlight what makes your products irresistible — texture, motion, and emotion. Expect pours, splashes, and tactile energy that make your audience crave the experience.

Because the best stories often start with a little spill.

6. Campaign Development & Creative Direction

We don’t just shoot — we think strategically. From concept to execution, we align visuals with brand goals to create content that sticks long after the scroll.

Every frame crafted with clarity, emotion, and purpose.

7. Full Production Services

From pre-production planning to post-production polish, our team handles every layer of your shoot. Set design, styling, lighting, and editing — all handled in-house to maintain consistency and authenticity.

We stay connected through every phase.

8. Retouching, Color, & Finishing

We refine without removing what’s real. Every image and frame is treated with care — enhancing mood and tone while preserving the grit and humanity that makes it special.

Flaws aren’t erased; they’re elevated.

9. Content Libraries & Asset Systems

We help brands build reusable, scalable libraries of authentic imagery and video for ongoing use across digital and print platforms.

Versatility that keeps your content fresh across every channel.

10. Consulting & Brand Audits

For brands ready to evolve, we analyze visual presence, tone, and strategy — identifying what’s missing, what’s resonating, and how to elevate every piece of content.

Because storytelling starts with understanding your truth.