Storytelling visuals for your business or non-profit.

Group of people clapping at a construction site, with some paint on their hands, standing in front of a partially built wall.
A man with a red construction helmet and hearing protection operating a stone cutting saw in a workshop, cutting a large rectangular stone.
A family of four enjoying a day outdoors.
A gray two-story coffee shop with large windows and a front porch. A group of people on the steps enjoy their coffee.
A man wearing a white Ventola Coffee T-shirt and a wide-brimmed hat with a coffee tree.
Family sitting around a campfire in a forest clearing with tall pine trees, casual clothing, and Adirondack chairs.
Two women sort and gather freshly picked red coffee cherries outdoors.
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Coming alongside small businesses and nonprofits share their mission and impact with clarity and heart.

Stories and Films, a branch of Claire Dorise Photos & Films, specializes in storytelling imagery for businesses & non profits both across the US & worldwide. From impact stories and campaign films to small business brand imagery, each project is designed to highlight your values and connect with your audience on a deeper level. I love to meet the foundations of your organization with creativity, crafting imagery thats true to who you are.

I’m in this for the people! One of my favorite things about working with small businesses and non profits is the communities I am introduced to! There are so many incredible corners of the world making an impact, serving people with care, creating communal spaces - and it is a gift to get to be a part of.

It’s just me, Claire, here to give my full attention to your project from start to finish. This is the best, because allows me to truly come alongside you in telling your story.

The approach —

The Process —

Inquire

First, submit an inquiry so we can get aquainted!

Get to know ya!

We’ll set up a meeting so I can ask some questions. I’d love to get to know your vision, history, and heart. If we’re a good fit, we’ll both know it, and we can move on to the planning stage!

Budget/Deliverables

After we establish that we’re a good culture / vision fit, we’ll talk through budget & deliverables to ensure you’re getting exactly what you need out of our work together.

Planning

And then, we plan! We’ll create the best structure to capture what you’re looking for.

Production

Production looks different for each shoot, but this is where the magic happens(:

Offerings

  • I love to craft documentary style films that show the impact of nonprofits through the stories of those they serve. I am passionate about deeply knowing your vision & people, and creating from that space, staying true to the core of your mission.

  • I love small businesses, unique crafts & skills, and diving deep into other worlds. Creating a brand film for you means bringing intentional imagery that shows your passion.

  • Telling your story through stills.