Why Brightside
Hello, future favorite client
We bring calm, positive energy (and snacks) to every project. We know when to get serious and when to laugh — usually both at the same time.
We communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and often.
Our workflows are dialed in. Our gear is fancy. Our timelines are tight. We are always on time, every time.
We believe the heart of every project is the story — the people behind it — and we treat every detail with care.
But we’re not robots. We’re over-waterers of houseplants, board game nerds, dog people, cry-at-Pixar-movies types, “just one more episode” night owls, skiiers/snowboarders, and and people who love a good laugh as much as we love beautiful lighting.
– Nicole, Karen, and Masao
Relax. We’ve got this.
We create thoughtful work through a seamless process. We almost called it “effortless,” but that felt misleading. It takes plenty of effort, we’re just really good at making it look easy.
Before the cameras roll
Strategy + content planning
Scripting + storyboarding
Casting, scheduling, logistics
Lights, Camera, Action
On-location or in-studio
Photo + video capture
Experienced crew + fancy equipment
Post-Production Magic
Color grading + Editing
Expert retouching for a polished finish
Voiceover + licensed music
Brightside Media is the full package: talented, thoughtful, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I can’t recommend Brightside Media enough.
From our very first inquiry, everything was seamless—great communication, extra support on shoot day, and incredibly fast photo delivery. Seeing our space through their lens was magical. Nicole and her team captured the modern elegance of our venue and brought the space to life.
Their photos have completely elevated our website; we couldn’t have been more thankful to work with them.
The Brightside team’s photos will exceed your expecations, and Nicole is a fun person to hang with all day!
The Brightside team made the process smooth and enjoyable. They gave us posing direction to most efficiently get a quick and great headshot. They were flexible in working with whatever space available (or lack thereof) and still turning around really excellent photos.
I was so surprised how efficiently and quickly that Brightside delivered the images! We loved that our team could choose their own portraits on the spot.
Brightside Media is the gold-standard when it comes to corporate photography. Masao and Nicole establish a natural, approachable presence at any workplace, resulting in content that’s truly authentic to a brand or company’s culture.
The Brightside team has a unique ability to instill confidence in anyone they photograph. They meet our employees where they are in terms of comfort in front of the camera, ensuring every individual leaves with a professional headshot they’re proud of and excited to showcase.
I can’t recommend Brightside Media enough to any company interested in revamping their corporate imagery. Having the team onsite for an event or just a typical day in the office always produces multi-purpose content that truly reflects our mission and brand identity.
I came across Brightside’s portfolio and was immediately impressed. The work with Joanne Chang (one of my personal heroes) really caught my eye. When I found out Brightside was a woman-owned business and met dynamo Nicole, that sealed the deal!
I’ve worked with Nicole on a few projects now. She’s super communicative, organized, and made everything from shooting and events, to headshots, and group photos a breeze. The shots always end up gorgeous. Nicole has a way of putting everyone at ease, getting them out of their heads, and capturing the true essence of the person or the moment.
We’ve majorly leveled up at Workvivo by Zoom with the help of Brightside with our headshots. Plus, our Boston team now has some fantastic group shots that are reflective of how much we’ve grown as a team.
You will love working with Brightside. I’m always searching for my next project that we can collaborate on because she’s truly the best of the best.
Working alongside Nicole from the Brightside Media team on set was a truly great experience. Their professionalism, clear communication, and calm energy helped make the day smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved. It’s always a bonus to collaborate with a team that’s creative, efficient, and fun to be around.
Nicole and team make the process seamless and stress free by being consummate professionals— they communicate well, quickly and clearly. They are on time, professional and prepared. They simple do what they say they will. Impeccable delivery.
We use the photos to pitch clients on our event services in commercial real estate. They are dynamic, colorful and meaningful pieces of marketing collateral that have become a regular part of our business conversations. A picture really is worth a thousand words.
If you’d like an excellent outcome (product) with virtually no worry and very little lift on your end— contact Nicole and team.
We had such a positive experience working with Karen and the Brightside Team as a content creator! We have had her present at two large events for our agency to film the day, with 2 30 second edited reels returned to us immediately following the event. The process was incredibly smooth and easy, with fast turnaround times and excellent communication throughout. We were especially impressed by how quickly everything came together and the high quality of the footage—it truly exceeded our expectations.
The films have had a real impact on our team and business, allowing us to share relevant content on our social media pages more efficiently than if our own staff had produced it.
If you’re considering hiring Karen Lane, our advice is simple: do it! You won’t be disappointed.
I chose to work with Karen and Nicole because I trusted them. It was clear they wanted our project to succeed just as much as we did, and they were genuinely invested in making sure we got the results we needed. It honestly felt like this was her own company and she was as prideful as we were in our product.
The whole process was easy and enjoyable because communication was always clear and timely. I usually feel uncomfortable in front of a camera, but Nicole guided me in a way that felt natural — and the results reflect that.
What stood out most was how funny everyone was! It felt like we had been friends for years, which created such a natural environment. We genuinely enjoyed the whole experience.
Without these photos and videos, we’d still be living under a rock. Now we finally have something polished to show the world instead of relying on our own rambling descriptions.
From the first interaction to image delivery, Brightside Media were amazing to work with. Not only are they professional and talented, but they are great at human connections. Nicole’s photos helped us nail our rebrand and website makeover. If you’re looking for the best photographer for your business, look no further.
I can’t stress enough how much comfort and professionalism exudes from the team. Much like most people, being in front of a camera is a very uncomfortable environment for me, and the Brightside team continuously makes it easy and even fun. I actually look forward to media shoot days now! You someone stitch together the insane gibberish footage into something that makes us look like we know what we’re doing. Heck, we might even look like experts.
They come in with a game plan and knowing what we needed before we even did. It’s often quite difficult to know just how to market your company and your product. The Brightside team has always been uniquely equipped at understanding who we are and what we want to communicate to our audience.
Brightside brings humor and comfort. Being photographed and recorded is, often, a very scary experience. Having a team like Brightside around that you know you can trust and open up around goes miles in turning that would-be uncomfortable experience into something that is fun and engaging. Moreover it gives me confidence that we’re portraying ourselves authentically – and that feels great!
It’s often difficult to know how to market your business and product. The team at Brightside has a wonderful eye for knowing just how to capture what makes our business special. Not just the product itself, but even more importantly, the people — both our wonderful staff and our equally as wonderful customers.
If you’re considering hiring Brightside, stop considering and just do it! You won’t find a more personable, professional, and communicative team in the Northeast.
I cannot recommend Karen and Nicole strongly enough! Our nonprofit hired them to shoot photos and videos for our website overhaul including staff portraits, photos of the property, our wellness center, and the animals who call our sanctuary home.
Even before they arrived, Nicole had lightening fast responsiveness over email and had outstanding communication throughout the entire process. When the team arrived on the morning of the photo shoot I immediately felt seen, heard, and valued as a client.
Nicole really took the time to understand our nonprofit’s mission and goals for the photos and her attention to detail shone through in the final product. Her team absolutely blew us away with the quality of their work and the images have completely transformed our website, helping people to connect with and support our work. We’ve gotten so much positive feedback on the photos and videos both on the new website as well as when we’ve shared them on our socials.
As if that wasn’t amazing enough, Karen volunteered her time, energy and skills to photograph a fundraising event we had a few months after the website photo shoot. We had wanted professional photos of the event but didn’t have the budget for it, so when she offered to volunteer at the fundraiser it brought us to tears. We treasure the photos we have from that event and are so grateful for Karen’s kindness and generosity. The turnaround time on the final photos and videos from both photo shoots was shockingly fast and the gallery website is gorgeous and easy to navigate.
Nicole, Karen and Masao are not only exceptional photographers, they are exceptional people with kind hearts who are so passionate about their craft and genuinely care about the impact of their work. You will have ZERO regrets booking this amazing team! Five stars all around on quality, value, communication, and the joy of the experience.
We’re easy to work with.
People like us
We are fun.
A little neurotic,
but still fun.
1M+
times we’ve said “just one more shot” (and lied)
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Giving back matters to us
Our paths to photo and video weren’t straight lines — Nicole came from management consulting, Karen from architecture, and Masao from marriage and couples therapy. Together, we’ve spent over a decade in this industry, and we don’t take a single project for granted.
Each year, we dedicate time and talent to pro bono work for organizations and families whose missions move us.
Amego
Supports individuals living with autism and other developmental disabilities with compassion, education, and community resources
Genesis Foundation
The Genesis Foundation for Children diagnoses, treats and provide coordinated care for children with rare diseases and genetic disorders.
Now I lay me down to sleep
Offers the gift of remembrance photography for families grieving the loss of a baby, creating space for healing and honoring their memory.
SOWA Goat Sanctuary
Provides lifelong care to abused, neglected, and special-needs farm animals — and offers a community wellness space with yoga, reiki, and events.
