Two Days in the Desert: A Brand Lifestyle Shoot for Dr Green Mom

Some clients hand you a product. Dr Green Mom handed us a production plan.

The founder of Greenlife Vitamins brought us to Arizona for two days of brand lifestyle photography and video, and she planned every detail before we landed. Her designer sent a full shot list. Wardrobe arrived pressed and organized by scene. Hair and makeup were booked. The locations were lined up and ready. When a client prepares like that, the crew can spend every hour of the day making pictures instead of solving problems.

Day One: A Home in the Desert

We started outside with brand portraits against the desert garden. Cream linen, then a rust top that pops against the green. Her black dog joined the patio shots and stole a few.

From there we moved through the house the way the brand lives: working at her desk with the product line, cooking in the kitchen, setting the dining table, and relaxing on the couch with the dog. Each room got its own look, and wardrobe changes kept the story moving from morning to evening.

Day Two: The Office

Day two moved to a Scottsdale clinic for the professional side of the brand: the doctor in scrubs with her patients and their families, and the Greenlife line on the counter. These scenes give the brand images for its website, social channels, and press, all in one consistent look.

The youngest patients were a little unsure about being in a doctor's office, so I suggested they use the doctor's tools to check up on their stuffed animals. It was a hit, and those became some of our favorite shots of the day.

What We Delivered

Over two days, we delivered more than 250 retouched selects, 2000 extras, plus a library of vertical video clips, enough for a full website refresh and months of content.

Why Planning Shows in the Pictures

We tell every client the same thing: the shoot is only as good as the preparation. A shot list from a designer, wardrobe ready to go, and one decision-maker on set are what turn a two-day shoot into a full brand library. Dr Green Mom did all three, and it shows in every frame.

Planning a brand lifestyle shoot on location? Try our CPG Photo Shoot Planner or book a free call. See more lifestyle photography and supplement photography.

Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 250,000 visuals delivered worldwide. Based in Southern California and formerly in the San Francisco Bay Area, I work in my studio, throughout California, and on location nationwide. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.


My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

I bring over 20 years of professional culinary experience and more than a decade in commercial photography. My work as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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