PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

PRODUCTION STUDIO BASED IN PHILADELPHIA

Chris with glasses and beard wearing a plaid shirt, crouching behind a wooden ladder, in a photography studio with lighting equipment and a window with curtains.

CHRISTOPHER CRUZ

Founder & Principal Photographer

At Taino Studios, Chris blends over 10 years of expertise as both a photographer and experiential producer to capture compelling portraits and events. Driven by connection and collaboration, we prioritize the participant's experience above all else. Chris's calm, focused approach and contemporary vision ensure creativity thrives, resulting in authentic imagery that tells your unique story.

Discover the Taino Studios difference.

Visual storytelling that honors presence, purpose, and impact.

  • Signature Portrait Session
    Starting at $500
    A full creative session designed to bring your story into focus. Includes moodboarding, multiple wardrobe changes, and in-studio creative direction. Ideal for artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking portraits that reflect authenticity and presence.

    Mini Sessions
    Starting at $300
    Efficient, high-quality portraits perfect for headshots, profile updates, or speaker bios. These shorter sessions are ideal for professionals needing strong images with minimal time investment.

    Creative Brand Sessions
    Starting at $1,500
    A comprehensive visual storytelling experience. These sessions combine styled portraits, lifestyle photography, and visual cues that capture your brand’s personality, values, and tone. Ideal for business owners, content creators, and coaches.

    Event Photography
    Starting at $500
    Professional event coverage for keynotes, concerts, brand activations, nonprofit events, community gatherings, and private celebrations. We focus on candid moments, emotional beats, and details that tell a bigger story.

    Non-Profit Photography
    Custom pricing available
    Mission-aligned photography tailored to nonprofit needs. Includes staff portraits, community engagement documentation, event photography, and campaign visuals that reflect care, equity, and impact.

  • Mission Videos
    Starting at $2,500
    Short, intentional videos that use interviews, voiceovers, and b-roll to tell the story of your organization’s mission and impact. Ideal for fundraising, grant applications, websites, and social campaigns.

    Event Recap Videos
    Starting at $1,000
    Fast-paced, emotionally resonant highlight reels that capture the energy, visuals, and key moments of your event. Perfect for post-event promotion and digital storytelling.

    Creative Brand Videos
    Starting at $2,500
    Video storytelling for entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives. These pieces blend personality with message, showcasing your work in a way that’s visually compelling and rooted in your values.

    Drone Video
    Starting at $1,000
    Aerial videography that adds dynamic, cinematic perspective. Ideal for events, promotional reels, or storytelling that requires scale and visual movement.

    Short-form Video for Social Use
    Starting at $800
    Strategic, platform-ready content such as reels, teasers, and story videos. Designed for maximum engagement across social channels with an emphasis on clarity and tone.

  • On-Location Sessions
    Pricing varies by scope
    Photographed in the environments that matter—your studio, office, classroom, or community setting. These sessions are personal, contextual, and rooted in authenticity.

    Retainer (Quarterly, mixed media)
    Starting at $3,000 per quarter
    Ongoing photo and video production for consistent, seasonal brand content. Perfect for mission-driven organizations and entrepreneurs ready for long-term visual strategy.

    Branded Digital Kits
    Custom pricing available
    Tailored photo + video bundles for campaign launches, product releases, and organizational storytelling.

    Community-Centered Visual Showcases
    Scope-based pricing
    Pop-up exhibits, client features, or community zines that highlight the people and organizations we serve.

    Printed Materials
    Custom pricing available
    Printed assets that extend our storytelling into editorial and archival formats.