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The Heist Creative Experience

How we plan, coordinate and execute jobs:

Pulling off a brilliant heist requires planning and skill. Every detail, however small, needs to be considered. And that’s where Heist excels. We don’t want to divulge our trade secrets, but here’s a sneak peak at our process and how we use it to get you solid gold results every single time.

1. Enquiry

Get in touch via the contact form and share as many details as you can. Then we can jump on a discovery call (on a secure line 😂) and you can share your masterplan. If we’re a match to be your creative partners in crime, then we set up dates for your shoot.

2. Preparation

Every job needs to be done right and that requires a lot of forward planning from us. We'll send you a detailed questionnaire and then get immersed into your business. Then we use our network and experience to source the right talent, secure locations, and guide your team on props, wardrobe etc. Every detail is covered off so there’s no surprises on the day. Adequate lead time is key, and we find that the sweet spot is at least a 3-4 week pre-production runway before the big event.

3. Shoot Day

We’ve got all the gear, cameras, lenses, lighting batteries (and backups!) and an expert crew. We guide you step-by-step through the whole process, directing your movements and effortlessly managing our schedules, ensuring you remain light-hearted and confident. No awkward poses here. Then, when we’re ready, we’ll take the shot.

4. Culling Selection

All files are uploaded onto our computer and backed up. Then we ruthlessly kill off the henchmen (the photos with blinking eyes or unflattering ones where you aren’t looking your best.) Once this is done, we  process the RAW images and create your online proof gallery within 3 business days of your shoot.

5. Editing & Retouching

We edit selected images, optimising brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, colours. We do not believe in hiding your true identity, so altering bodies and cosmetic retouching is not part of the service. (If you have concerns or retouching expectations, this may be done at an additional fee, so please discuss with us prior).

Within two weeks of your image selection you will have final images, in hi-res and web resolution for social media. All images come with full commercial release!

Dr Tanya Trinh, Ophthalmologist & Eye Specialist

“There are very few people that I’ve had the honour of working with who get me and just seamlessly understand the concept of what I'm trying to communicate or what I’m trying to build.

When I came to Nikki who is the owner, talent, brains and Creative Director of Heist Creative, I knew within five minutes of our initial consultation that we would be the right fit. Often when I visualise something I want to create, it appears foreign or not within the norm for someone in my line of work, that I face resistance that what I am asking for is “too much”.

Nikki truly sees you as the person that you are with the potential, and goes out of her way to facilitate bringing that dream to life. It’s not just that she is a phenomenal creative director and photographer with an engaged team, it is that her finely tuned intuition is able to anticipate friction points (psychological or physical) and she’ll solve them to bring the vision into reality.

I could not recommend their services more for someone like me, who is quite particular, and can be more or less exacting on what it is that I need… and time poor. From concept to execution took about 6 weeks, and most of that was predicated on finding a slot in my schedule to get it all done. Thank you, Nikki and Heist Creative.”