35 Years of Excellence

35 Years of Excellence

01/28/2025
Company Celebration
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David Straub
Founder, CEO, Optimist

Straub Collaborative Celebrates
35 Years of Excellence

Makers of Damn Good Content

As we step into 2025, I am thrilled to announce that Straub Collaborative is celebrating its 35th anniversary! Over the past three and a half decades, we've grown from a Portland based photography studio into a global leader in eCommerce content production, serving some of the largest retail brands on the planet.

Our journey has been marked by innovation, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to quality. From our beginnings in film based cameras to our state-of-the-art studios in New York, Portland, Baltimore, and Hong Kong, we've continually set industry standards and pushed the boundaries of what is possible in product photography, video, post-production services, and generative product visualizations.

One of my proudest accomplishments is successfully delivering over one million images to our clients last year. This incredible milestone is a testament to our team's hard work, creativity, and expertise. Each image tells a story, showcases a product, and helps our clients connect with their customers in meaningful ways. The success of Straub Collaborative is attributed to our very creative and talented team members. Their passion, innovation, and dedication have been the driving force behind our success. Every project undertaken is a collaborative effort, and our team's commitment to excellence is evident in every image captured and every video produced.

In recent years, we've continued to innovate, launching our first enterprise brand and on-site studio. This marks our sixth brand and fourth studio operating on ShotFlow, showcasing our ability to activate complex brands within a multi-studio, multi-metric organization.

Our partnerships with major brands have been a cornerstone of our success. We've worked with some of the largest retail brands on the planet, producing product photography, video, and other visual assets at scale. These collaborations have allowed us to develop deep processes, knowledge, and expertise that are unmatched in the industry.

As we celebrate this milestone, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and team members. Your trust, collaboration, and support have been the cornerstone of our success. I look forward to continuing this journey, creating exceptional content that drives your success.

Here's to 35 years of excellence and many more to come!

David Straub

Founder, CEO, Optimist

Straub Collaborative Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence

Makers of Damn Good Content

01/28/2025
Company Celebration
Return to Blog

As we step into 2025, I am thrilled to announce that Straub Collaborative is celebrating its 35th anniversary! Over the past three and a half decades, we've grown from a Portland based photography studio into a global leader in eCommerce content production, serving some of the largest retail brands on the planet.

Our journey has been marked by innovation, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to quality. From our beginnings in film based cameras to our state-of-the-art studios in New York, Portland, Baltimore, and Hong Kong, we've continually set industry standards and pushed the boundaries of what is possible in product photography, video, post-production services, and generative product visualizations.

One of my proudest accomplishments is successfully delivering over one million images to our clients last year. This incredible milestone is a testament to our team's hard work, creativity, and expertise. Each image tells a story, showcases a product, and helps our clients connect with their customers in meaningful ways. The success of Straub Collaborative is attributed to our very creative and talented team members. Their passion, innovation, and dedication have been the driving force behind our success. Every project undertaken is a collaborative effort, and our team's commitment to excellence is evident in every image captured and every video produced.

In recent years, we've continued to innovate, launching our first enterprise brand and on-site studio. This marks our sixth brand and fourth studio operating on ShotFlow, showcasing our ability to activate complex brands within a multi-studio, multi-metric organization.

Our partnerships with major brands have been a cornerstone of our success. We've worked with some of the largest retail brands on the planet, producing product photography, video, and other visual assets at scale. These collaborations have allowed us to develop deep processes, knowledge, and expertise that are unmatched in the industry.

As we celebrate this milestone, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and team members. Your trust, collaboration, and support have been the cornerstone of our success. I look forward to continuing this journey, creating exceptional content that drives your success.

Here's to 35 years of excellence and many more to come!

David Straub

Founder, CEO, Optimist