Commercial Photography & Film in New York
I create cinematic photos and short films for brands, handling everything from concept to editing, including underwater shoots if you need something different.
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ESTIMATESAbout 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
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.
