Commercial Photography & Film
Available across United States
I create cinematic photos and short films for brands, handling everything from concept to editing, including underwater shoots if you need something different.
Pricing Guide
Editorial & Lifestyle Photography
Pre-Production
- Visual narrative moodboard development
- Location consultation for urban or studio settings
The Shoot
- Up to 8 hours shooting time
- Equipment: Sony A1 (50MP) or Leica Q3
- Natural light focus with minimal strobe work
- Includes 1 lighting assistant
Post-Production
- 25 to 30 high-end retouched images
- Signature "Jetlag" color grading (moody/cinematic)
- 1-year digital commercial usage rights
Cinematic Brand Film
Creative Direction
- Script and storyboard for micro-narrative concepts
- Reference styling: Suspense or romantic drama aesthetics
Filming Specs
- 1 full day of filming (A-roll and B-roll)
- Shot in Apple ProRes Log or Sony A1 10-bit
- High frame rate slow-motion and gimbal stabilization
- Drone establishment shots (where permitted)
Post-Processing
- Final Cut Pro edit with film emulation grading
- Sound design including SFX and royalty-free score
- 4K Master file (Vertical 9:16 or Horizontal 16:9)
Signature Multi-Day Campaign
Production Scope
- 2 full consecutive days of production
- Simultaneous high-res stills and motion capture
- Includes Underwater (Salty Surf Housings) or Aerial Drone options
Deliverables
- 40+ fully retouched high-res images
- 1 Main Cinematic Film (60s)
- 2 Social Media Cut-downs (15s each)
Licensing & Edit
- Detailed skin retouching and object removal
- Unified color grading across photo and video
- 1-year commercial rights for Digital, Social, and OOH
About Commercial Photography & Film
My Philosophy
I tell stories with a camera, simple as that. Whether it's a single photograph or a short film, I chase light and the feeling behind a moment. Most days, I’m working for brands, hotels, or fashion labels - and honestly, I get called Jetlag for a reason.
What I Create
- Cinematic brand storytelling for campaigns, ads, and social
- Editorial fashion photography with a moody, lived-in vibe
- Luxury destination visuals for travel, hotels, and high-end products
My thing is building a world around your product, not just selling it. Big on classic cinema, so you’ll see that influence everywhere in my work.
My Style & Approach
- Short films aren’t just promos - they’re mini stories. Could be a shopping day in NYC or a moody thriller for a tech brand.
- Photography means mood, shadows, and city life, but I’m into studio work too. Sometimes black & white just hits different.
- If you need something wild, I’m a freediver - so underwater commercial shoots are in the mix. I’ve shot summer collections underwater for brands wanting something new.
My Toolkit
I’m hands-on with all editing, color grading, and post-production. Gearwise, it’s Sony Alpha, Leica, drones, and underwater rigs. Not just fancy toys - it’s how I get the look.
How It Works
We start with your story, build out the concept, and then make something real. I’m NYC-based but work globally - studio, street, or underwater, wherever the story goes.
Meet your Expert
David Courbit
117 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m David, but Jetlag works too. I’m in NYC—well, when I’m not hopping between gigs in Hamburg or Santa Fe. My partner and I just did a minimoon in Tokyo. If I’m not shooting for work, I’m probably freediving somewhere, chasing that underwater quiet. Love how light bends down there, and yeah, I ski when I can. My life’s all over my socials—travel, my partner, our cat (he travels, too). Caffeine? Never not caffeinated.
My Work
What I shoot - Commercial photography, moody brand short films, hotel and hospitality content, plus fine art prints. I go cinematic.
My vibe - Filmmaker at heart, I tell stories—less product, more mood. Classic cinema, but make it modern.
Who I’ve worked with - Four Seasons, Plaza Hotel, Sofitel, Victorinox, Banana Republic. Visual storytelling for luxury hospitality.
How I work - Obsessed with gear—Sony, Leica, sometimes even iPhone. It’s all about the right tool for the story.
