Welcome to

THE LABORATORY

A space to create.

Mad science strategy meets visual blueprint experimentation & execution .

Not your basic production house.

We create visual architecture for the established and the evolving.

Welcome to the Laboratory, where integrity, intentionality, and high-level strategy shape every blueprint we build. High Standards, Chill Vibes® media marketing, strategy, and production backed by culture, anthropology, alchemy and editorial authority.

Anthropology

Everything I do is built around understanding people, habits, cultures. Having degrees in Anthropology mean I understand human behaviors that drive connection. I’m not just here for the aesthetic, I’m here to create visuals and environments that create brand cultures.

Architecture

Decades and marketing and production taught me that foundation and strategy are everything. I approach your brand like an architect, designing the technical lighting, the spatial flow, and the aesthetic framework from the ground up. If the foundation isn't immaculate, the visuals won't stand.

Alchemy

This is where my Marketing degree meets my creative obsession. I bridge the gap between high-level business goals and visceral, artistic execution. We aren't just making "content"; we are engineering visual assets designed to disrupt the noise and anchor your position in the market.

Authority

My standards are higher because they had to be. Having cut my teeth in high-stakes editorial marketing, I bring a level of technical obsession and stylistic rigor that standard studios can’t touch. I’m not checking boxes; I’m creating your new standard.


OUR STORY

Rooted in the study of anthropology, with an obsession for light and color, and refined by fifteen years of high-end editorial production, Alternative Standard has evolved into a multi-disciplinary laboratory studio where high-standard strategy meets intentionally chill-vibe experimentation. We alchemize concepts into connection.

CREATIVE DIRECTION • MARKETING • ANTHROPOLOGY • EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY • SPACIAL DESIGN • VISUAL ARCHITECTURE • BRAND STRATEGY • FLORAL DESIGN •

CREATIVE DIRECTION • MARKETING • ANTHROPOLOGY • EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY • SPACIAL DESIGN • VISUAL ARCHITECTURE • BRAND STRATEGY • FLORAL DESIGN •

SOME OF OUR EXPERIMENTS GONE RIGHT

Lab Services

  • More than a mood board.

    We architect high-level visual blueprints for portraits, productions, events, and brand activations. By blending anthropology with marketing strategy, we ensure your message doesn't just look good—it hits the right people. Intentional strategy. Elevated visuals. Immaculate vibes.

    PRICING BEGINS AT $700

  • For the brands that need to be felt and seen. This is for the business, the agency, or the collective that requires high-performance visual curation and content.

    PRICING BEGINS AT $1200

  • From the first blueprint to the final delivery.

    This is full-scale visual execution for those who need a cohesive, high-standard result. We don’t just show up to a shoot; we manage the entire ecosystem of the production. Whether you need us to architect the flow and design of a multi-day activation or execute a technical studio session, we handle the artistry and the logistics in equal measure.

    PRICING BEGINS AT $2500

  • Nature, curated.

    I believe that florals and natural elements have a unique power to shift the frequency of a room. We don’t just "decorate" a space; we curate it—architecting corners, intentional photo ops, and botanical textures that elevate an environment. Let’s bring the outside in.

    PRICING BEGINS AT $500

  • "She's actually a genius. If you're looking for someone who is both analytical and an artist... it's Erica. I cannot say enough good things!! Her eye, her brain, her warmth and approachability is why she will be on my team forever."

    Jen D

  • "As someone with high standards, she get's it."

    Kelly H

  • "Alternative Standard is my new CMO. Having the confidence in handing off a big part of your business to someone who both understands marketing and cares about the work they produce makes my life as a CEO so much easier. Highly recommend Erica of Alternative Standard!"

    Brad L.

Let’s Get Experimental

If you're interested in working with us, whether that be for visual conception, creative direction or editorial photography, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.