this is armada
1. (n.) [ar·ma·da] a commercial content studio and creative consultancy focused on creating impactful, problem-solving visuals that enhance brand storytelling and drive audience engagement. Trusted by agencies and PR 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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Campaigns? Social? Creative Direction? Media Relations Support? Events? Reportage?
Yes to all.
We’re not here to reinvent the wheel. We’re here to keep it rolling—everywhere your audience scrolls, taps, and watches.
ARMADA plugs in as a lean high-impact content acquisition unit alongside your production team. We slot into existing workflows, stay in sync with your first unit, and capture purpose-built assets that are campaign-aligned, organized, and ready for handoff. All on the margins of primary shooting and without getting in the way.
We favor timeless over trendy with work that holds up not just in the moment, but in the long tail of the campaign. Crafted with care to echo the big picture, not distract from it.
Second unit. Support crew. Social team. Call it what you want—we help the campaign go further.
porsche Cars
North America
celebrates 75 years.
When Porsche Cars North America planned a celebration at their North American Headquarters to unite generations of fans, they turned to ARMADA for photography and video production. We captured the energy and passion of the day, underscoring the sentiment shared by all: with Porsche, there truly is no substitute.
Mercedes-Benz
The masters
Partnering with Mercedes-Benz USA and their social media agency, ARMADA captured powerful visual content—striking images and immersive video — highlighting brand ambassadors and electrifying events. Our team was embedded for a week crafted dynamic digital content to amplify the excitement of The Masters' 88th edition, driving audience engagement across platforms and elevating brand presence with same day deliverables for this fast paced week.
MBUSA All-Star
Shedeur sanders
We were called on by Mercedes-Benz USA to create content focused on the #ElectricQB as a Mercedes All Star.
Alongside MBUSA’s social agency we captured images that showcased his talents while also highlighting the sleek and powerful Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The perfect blend of sports, luxury, and creativity
Bonus features
a few projects we’re proud of
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Led campaign visuals for a worldwide vehicle debut for Porsche.
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Helped Porsche Cars North America raise 1 million dollars for charity.
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national campaign work for the experts in sleep at Mattress firm? Yup.
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Jaw dropping National Social content creation for Mercedes-Benz USA
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Created Content for Raving fans with chick-fil-a
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National Media Support for Amazon.
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Telling the East Lake Foundation Story.
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Helped tell the story of an entirely new car company.
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We wrote the book on photography for Porsche. No Really.
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ate through our props budget with Le Bon Nosh
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Ad-hoc media relations support for Porsche Cars North America.
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ATL Music Icon goes electric. We got the plug.
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Vera Bradley Eyewear Campaign
Who’s behind all this?
Great Question!
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.
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.
what we do
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On-Location & In-Studio photography
Photography
Aerial Cinematography
B-Roll Packages
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Strengthening internal communications and marketing teams with subject matter expertise, strategic consulting, and hands-on execution services.
Atl Based.
with an eye on Medallion status
hello@thisisarmada.com