this is armada
1. (n.) [ar·ma·da] a commercial content studio and creative consultancy that collaborates like insiders, moves like independents, and creates impactful, problem-solving visuals that look damn good and drive real business outcomes. Trusted by agencies, PR departments, and marketing teams to deliver results.
(see also: Bad Ass Creatives)
2. (n.) a large force or group usually of moving things.
we’re the former
(and sometimes the latter)
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From high-velocity
editorial shoots
to multi-platform brand campaigns,
we help ambitious brands and agencies
create high-polish content
that hits the brief—not just the moodboard.
Ashton Stan
Ashton Staniszewski is a senior creative partner to global brands and agencies, known for shaping content that’s as strategic as it is visually precise.
With 15 years of experience across brand, agency, and production environments—and as an accomplished photographer—he brings a rare blend of creative direction, on-set leadership, and hands-on execution.
His specialty? Leading content-forward productions that support and extend brand campaigns—whether working in tandem with agencies, embedded within client teams, or spearheading standalone initiatives.
Ashton’s work is rooted in craft but driven by strategy—built to echo the tone of a campaign, not distract from it. He’s partnered with brands like Porsche Cars North America, Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-A, and Google to deliver purpose-built content that’s visually arresting and in rotation long after the campaign’s wrapped.
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the studio pup
the team
Meet the ARMADA crew, a scalable, motley band of creative rapscallions who somehow make brilliance look effortless.
We’re a kaleidoscope of talent—photographers, filmmakers, strategists, stylists, and artists hailing from every corner of the globe, united by a knack for crafting visuals that kick ass.
With years of experience and a touch of professional swagger, we juggle deadlines and big ideas with the finesse of seasoned pros, all while keeping the vibe fun enough to make you jealous.
From the race tracks to the studio, we’re the team that turns “meh” into “wow” for brands bold enough to keep up.
