BOUTIQUE CREATIVE STUDIO  ·  LAGUNA BEACH

Content that stops the scroll —
and starts the sale.

Colors & Shapes Media is a boutique content studio crafting reels, custom UGC, and on-brand storytelling for owner-led brands across Southern California.

01 —Work

Boutique brands. Real results.

A selection of partnerships — across equine, lifestyle, hospitality, wellness, and culinary.

Sustainable Equine Brand

This is the future

A sustainable equine product line advocating for cleaner and healthier horse environments.

+285% follower growth

Hand-poured candles

40+ scents

Family-built and hand-poured. Countless scents with personal stories.

+125% views within first 30 days

Recreation Destination

A relaxing weekend is waiting

Lake-front views, vintage airstreams, themed yurts, and adventure.

12k to 61k monthly views in 4 months.

Wellness

Debunking the "Pilates Princess"

Going beneath the aesthetics of Pilates to unlock the best techniques.

+84% followers growth & over 25 new client inquiries.

Healthy Recipes

Getting bikini-body ready

Wellness chef brand — recipe reels, behind-the-scenes, and cookbook spotlights.

+84% new follower reach

Culinary Tech

The last cutting board you'll ever buy

Don't let the dirtiest thing in your kitchen be your cutting board — switch to titanium kitchenware.

Your result here

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Spotlight Partnerships

Ongoing support for brands that want to show up beautifully and consistently.

These are our most hands-on ways to work together — built for founders who want a thoughtful creative partner, not another thing to manage. Every partnership is tailored through your inquiry so we can recommend the best fit.

01

Short-Form

Consistent short-form content support for brands that need polished visuals, intentional messaging, and a feed that feels cohesive from post to post.

  • 6 edited clip reels per month
  • 4 carousel sets
  • 4 story sets
  • Content calendar guidance
  • Posting + caption strategy
  • Monthly analytics review
02

On-Location

For cafés, hospitality spaces, local lifestyle brands, and founder-led businesses that need fresh content captured for them — not just edited after the fact.

Our small team comes to you, films, edits, and posts.

  • 6 custom UGC-style videos filmed for your brand
  • 2 on-site visits per month
  • Creative direction based on your brand and goals
  • Content calendar guidance
  • Posting + caption strategy
  • Light monthly analytics
03

Long-Form

Designed for brands ready to build depth as well as visibility — pairing long-form content with repurposed short-form assets for a more complete content ecosystem.

  • 2 long-form videos per month
  • 8 edited clips repurposed from long-form content
  • 2 carousel sets
  • 2 story sets
  • 2 thumbnail designs
  • Posting + caption strategy + analytics

Looking for something more flexible? We also offer à la carte support for brands who need a custom monthly bundle.

À la carte

Flexible support for brands that need a custom mix of creative work.

Every brand is different. If you're looking for monthly support with a bundle tailored to your content goals, we can build something around what makes the most sense.

Monthly project minimum required
Category 01

Video

  • Edited clip reels
  • Custom UGC videos
  • AI-creative reels
  • Long-form video editing
  • Repurposed short-form cutdowns
  • On-site filming available by location
Category 02

Static

  • Carousel sets
  • Story sets
  • Long-form thumbnails
Category 03

Strategy & Posting

  • Direct posting support
  • Captions + hashtag writing for feed content
  • Content calendar guidance
  • Monthly analytics and performance review
02 —Words from clients

Don't just take our word for it.

"Colors & Shapes Media has changed my business for the better! Their eye for catchy content and phrases has allowed my business to grow and double faster than I could have imagined. They get things done in a timely manner and make me feel like I'm doing a good job."
True Roots Life Coaching Health & Wellness
"We knew we had a great product but we were struggling to get the message across on social media. Colors & Shapes Media came in, built out a content strategy that highlighted the health benefits of titanium over traditional cutting boards, and made it all look incredible."
ProWorks Kitchen Culinary Wellness
"Colors & Shapes Media captured the energy of our product in a way we never could on our own. Their content made people stop scrolling. The visuals were great and the engagement followed. We went from barely getting noticed to having some viral posts."
FlashField Athletics Sports & Activity
"Such a pleasure to work with! They really understand my brand concept. They take an active approach not only in creating the content but in providing direction and recommendations on what current audiences engage in today. And, they're super sweet and professional. Highly recommend."
Susan Irby The Bikini Chef

Posting more isn't fixing it.

If you're here, one of these probably feels true:

01

You're posting consistently and it's going nowhere. The reels feel flat, engagement plateaued months ago, and you're starting to wonder if any of it is working.

02

You have great footage and ideas, but no time to edit, caption, schedule, and post. So it sits in your camera roll while another week goes by.

03

You know what your brand should look like, but you can't quite get the content there yourself. The aesthetic drifts, the captions feel off, and it doesn't match the rest of the experience you've built.

Sound like you? You're not alone — and it's not a willpower problem. Owner-led brands aren't supposed to be content factories. That's where we come in.

03 — Services

Three ways we make content that converts.

Short & Long-Form Content

From scroll-stopping edited clips to fully produced UGC, we craft video that earns attention and converts viewers into customers.

Edited Clips  ·  Custom UGC  ·  AI-Creative Reels

Carousel & Story Sets

Visual storytelling that walks your audience through ideas, offers, and behind-the-scenes moments. Designed to feel cohesive across every grid.

Educational  ·  Promotional  ·  Lifestyle

Strategy & Consistency

Monthly content calendars, direct posting, and analytics so your brand stays present without you lifting a finger.

Calendars  ·  Posting  ·  Analytics
04 —Questions

You might be wondering...

How long until I see results?
Most clients see engagement shifts within the first 30–60 days. Real follower and conversion growth typically compounds across 3–6 months of consistent content.
Do I need to provide footage?
For Edited Clip Reels, yes — we transform footage you already have. For Custom UGC, we film everything ourselves on-site or in our studio. Most partnerships use a mix of both.
What if I'm not in Orange County?
We work with clients across Southern California and beyond, with on-site filming available throughout LA, San Diego, and Riverside Counties. Beyond SoCal, we offer custom quotes for travel.
Can I switch bundles later?
Yes — partnerships are month-to-month, and you can adjust to your liking with one cycle's notice.
What if my budget is below the spotlight bundles?
Reach out anyway. À la carte projects start at a lower monthly minimum, and we can build something flexible that fits your needs.
Gabrielle Denny - Founder & Digital Communication Strategist
05 —Behind the studio

Hi, I'm Gabrielle.

I started Colors & Shapes Media because I kept watching beautiful, owner-led brands lose ground online — not because the brand wasn't strong, but because the content didn't match. The work I love most is helping brands sound and look like the best version of themselves on camera, on the grid, and in every scroll.

I work with a focused roster of clients across Southern California, partnering with founders who care about their brand and the people who experience it. If that sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you.

— Gabrielle Denny, Founder Digital Communication Strategist · Laguna Beach, CA