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4.9/5

Based on 230 verified reviews

4.9/5

Based on 230 verified reviews

Daniel Battersby

Daniel Battersby

Daniel Battersby

Studios

Studios

Studios

Photographer & Creative Director

how we work

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How we help you use AI without the hype

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We’re a hands-on team of AI consultants focused on helping small and mid-size businesses use automation where it matters most

how we work

2:30

How we help you use AI without the hype

Watch showreel

(2016-25©)

We’re a hands-on team of AI consultants focused on helping small and mid-size businesses use automation where it matters most

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About

Daniel is a Photographer and Creative Director based in Toronto. He picks up a camera for the simplest reason, to capture moments worth remembering. It's that instinct, for the unexpected, the unrepeatable, that defines every project he takes on.

Daniel is a Photographer and Creative Director based in Toronto. He picks up a camera for the simplest reason, to capture moments worth remembering. It's that instinct, for the unexpected, the unrepeatable, that defines every project he takes on.

Daniel Battersby

Photographer & Creative Director

Daniel is a Photographer and Creative Director based in Toronto. He picks up a camera for the simplest reason, to capture moments worth remembering. It's that instinct, for the unexpected, the unrepeatable, that defines every project he takes on.

Daniel Battersby

Photographer & Creative Director

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Services

Services

The brief is just the beginning.

Five disciplines. One standard.

From campaign photography to brand systems, every project gets full creative direction, intentional execution, and a final product built to perform.

Db Studios®

Db Studios®

Photography & Videography

Compelling imagery and motion content that doesn't just document, it communicates. From brand campaigns to editorial shoots, every frame is crafted to move your audience and elevate your visual identity. We produce visuals that tell your story with cinematic precision.

Categories

Photography
Videography
Cinematography
Commerical Campaigns
Social Media
Product
Events
Editorial
Travel & Lifestyle

Brand & Digital Design

Identity systems, digital assets, and visual frameworks built for brands that take their presence seriously. From visual language to campaign-ready creative.

Categories

Web Design
Brand Identity
Graphic Design
Digital Assets
Social Media Templates
Campaign Creative

Notion & Systems Design

Custom Notion workspaces and operational systems built to consolidate how your business runs. Designed for clarity, built for scale, delivered ready to use from day one.

Categories

Notion Workspace
CRM & Lead Tracking
Project Management
Workflow Design
Team Systems

Brand Strategy & Campaign Direction

Strategic creative direction for brands ready to show up with purpose. We develop the narrative, build the campaign framework, and ensure every deliverable is aligned to your audience and objectives.

Categories

Creative Direction
Campaign Strategy
Content Planning
Brand Positioning

Creator Development & Mentoring

For creators and entrepreneurs building something worth following. We work one-on-one to develop your brand identity, content strategy, and business foundations — so your platform grows with intention.

Categories

1-on-1 Mentoring
Brand Development
Content Strategy
Monetization
Creative Coaching

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Why us?

Why Choose us

Direction before execution. Every frame is built with purpose and delivered to perform.

What Sets the Work Apart

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Creative direction with

Stretegic Intent

01

Creative direction with

Stretegic Intent

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Photography Built for

Campaign use

02

Photography Built for

Campaign use

03

Full-service

Production

03

Full-service

Production

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TRANSPARENT PROCESS. NO SURPRISES.

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TRANSPARENT PROCESS. NO SURPRISES.

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PRoject Experiences & Clients Work

2026

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Projects

Audi

Db Studios®

Db Studios®

LocalRent Co. partnered with Effica to streamline order intake and customer support across 18 locations.

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Date:

Mar 2025

Date:

Mar 2025

Industry:

Retail & E-commerce

Industry:

Retail & E-commerce

Challenge:

Manual order management & customer support delays

Challenge:

Manual order management & customer support delays

Final Images Delivered

100+

Final Images Delivered

100+

Full Turnaround

48hr

Projects

They didn’t overwhelm us with jargon or endless options. Just a clear plan, executed quickly. We saw measurable results in the first month.

They didn’t overwhelm us with jargon or endless options. Just a clear plan, executed quickly. We saw measurable results in the first month.

They didn’t overwhelm us with jargon or endless options. Just a clear plan, executed quickly. We saw measurable results in the first month.

Daniel Battersby

Photographer & Creative Director

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More projects

Projects

Projects

Projects

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The Process

The
Vision Comes First

The
Vision Comes First

"Every project begins with understanding your brand, your audience, and the story worth telling. Then we make each frame impossible to ignore."

Daniel Battersby

Photographer & Creative Director

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Who we are

The team

Photographer & Creative Director

Portrait of a young man with short hair, wearing a dark t-shirt, against a plain background.

Daniel Battersby

Content Production

Photography

Notion Design

Brand Strategy

Photographer & Creative Director

Portrait of a young man with short hair, wearing a dark t-shirt, against a plain background.

Daniel Battersby

Content Production

Photography

Notion Design

Brand Strategy

Filmmaker & Cinematographer

Portrait of a woman with straight long hair, in a dark t-shirt, set against a neutral backdrop.

Brandon Donadel

Content Production

Videography

Colour Grading

Sound Design

Filmmaker & Cinematographer

Portrait of a woman with straight long hair, in a dark t-shirt, set against a neutral backdrop.

Brandon Donadel

Content Production

Videography

Colour Grading

Sound Design

Filmmaker & FPV Drone Pilot

Portrait of a man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard, dressed in a dark shirt, on a simple background.

Basil Haseeb

Content Production

Videography

Aerial Videography

Post-Production

Filmmaker & FPV Drone Pilot

Portrait of a man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard, dressed in a dark shirt, on a simple background.

Basil Haseeb

Content Production

Videography

Aerial Videography

Post-Production

Filmmaker & Cinematographer

Patrick Leung

Content Production

Videography

Brand Strategy

Post-Production

Filmmaker & Cinematographer

Patrick Leung

Content Production

Videography

Brand Strategy

Post-Production

Photographer & Creative Director

Portrait of a young man with short hair, wearing a dark t-shirt, against a plain background.

Daniel Battersby

Content Production

Photography

Notion Design

Brand Strategy

Filmmaker & Cinematographer

Portrait of a woman with straight long hair, in a dark t-shirt, set against a neutral backdrop.

Brandon Donadel

Content Production

Videography

Colour Grading

Sound Design

Filmmaker & FPV Drone Pilot

Portrait of a man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard, dressed in a dark shirt, on a simple background.

Basil Haseeb

Content Production

Videography

Aerial Videography

Post-Production

Filmmaker & Cinematographer

Patrick Leung

Content Production

Videography

Brand Strategy

Post-Production

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Why us?

Why us

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The Work

The Brief is just the beginning

Direction, production, and delivery - built around your brand's objectives from day one. Every project is managed end-to-end so the final work hits exactly as intended.

Db Studios®

Db Studios®

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The Team

The Team

The Team

Db Studios®

Db Studios®

8+

8+

Four creatives. One vision. No compromises.

Four creatives. One vision. No compromises.

Creative Direction

Direction, intention, and visual strategy built into every project from the first conversation.

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Person creative team

Creative Direction

Direction, intention, and visual strategy built into every project from the first conversation.

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Person creative team

Creative Direction

Direction, intention, and visual strategy built into every project from the first conversation.

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Person creative team

Production

From concept through final delivery, we manage the full production process in-house.

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Weeks average turnaround

Production

From concept through final delivery, we manage the full production process in-house.

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Weeks average turnaround

Production

From concept through final delivery, we manage the full production process in-house.

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Weeks average turnaround

Reach

Content built for campaigns that perform across formats, platforms, and markets.

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Countries Shot In

Reach

Content built for campaigns that perform across formats, platforms, and markets.

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Countries Shot In

Reach

Content built for campaigns that perform across formats, platforms, and markets.

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Countries Shot In

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Why us?

Pricing.

Structured around your brand's needs, not a one-size package.

Per Project

Monthly Retainer

Add Videography

Every project is scoped to your brief, timeline, and deliverables — no unnecessary additions, no hidden costs.

Starting from

+$1,500

Starting from

$1,500

/project

Fully-edited high-res photo & video

Creative direction included

Commercial usage rights

Secure online gallery delivery

Delivery time

2-3 weeks

Looking for more?

Every project is different. If your brief calls for something beyond the baseline — additional shoot days, videography, campaign strategy, or rush delivery — we'll scope it specifically for you.

Every project is different. If your brief calls for something beyond the baseline — additional shoot days, videography, campaign strategy, or rush delivery — we'll scope it specifically for you.

Daniel Battersby

Photographer & Creative Director

Daniel Battersby

Photographer & Creative Director

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Ready?

FAQ

The essentials, answered.

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What does your project process look like?

Every project starts with a strategy conversation. We want to understand your brand, your audience, and what success looks like before anything is planned or scheduled. From there, we develop the creative direction, confirm logistics, and execute. Final delivery is structured around your campaign timeline, with clear milestones agreed upon upfront, no surprises.

02

Do you work with agencies and marketing teams directly?

Absolutely — and it's where we do some of our best work. We're comfortable operating within existing campaign frameworks, adapting to brand guidelines, and collaborating with creative and account teams throughout the process. If you need a studio that can take a brief and run with it professionally, that's exactly what DB Studios is built for.

01

What does your project process look like?

Every project starts with a strategy conversation. We want to understand your brand, your audience, and what success looks like before anything is planned or scheduled. From there, we develop the creative direction, confirm logistics, and execute. Final delivery is structured around your campaign timeline, with clear milestones agreed upon upfront, no surprises.

02

Do you work with agencies and marketing teams directly?

Absolutely — and it's where we do some of our best work. We're comfortable operating within existing campaign frameworks, adapting to brand guidelines, and collaborating with creative and account teams throughout the process. If you need a studio that can take a brief and run with it professionally, that's exactly what DB Studios is built for.

Contact us directly

Every project I take on gets my full creative investment, from the first brief to the final frame.

Daniel Battersby

Photographer & Creative Director

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