TELL YOUR STORY
VIDEO
PHOTO
CREATIVE DIRECTION
We specialize in high-impact creative solutions for events, brand activations, artists, and cultural moments
END-TO-END
CREATIVE COLLAB
CONTENT that captures the moment
INTENTION, ENERGY, PRECISION
HOW WE DO IT
Our work spans arts and music performances and large-scale cultural productions, with past clients including Black Joy Parade, Jon Batiste, Kaiser Convention Center, The Curtis Family, and The Reef Studios of Oakland. Our services include:
Creative direction & visual strategy
Photo & video production
Post-production
Project management
Content development
Marketing & social media support
Whether you’re launching a brand initiative, documenting a flagship event, or releasing a major creative project, we bring strong vision and attention to detail—working with you as creative partners to realize your ideas.
PHOTO
EVAN-JOELLE
MODEL SHOOT
IVY GATES
MODEL SHOOT
redella
ARTIST SHOOT
Black joy parade
EVENT SHOOT
sunday
ARTIST SHOOT
kaiser convention center
CORPORATE SHOOT
VIDEO
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BLACK JOY PARADE
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SENECA SCOTT CAMPAIGN
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Problems Music Video
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Karega Bailey - announcment
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Official SF black census psa
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Sound Bites
Our Process
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MAP THE VISION
Our team will work with you to deeply understand the story you want to tell. What is the ‘ why ‘ behind your project?
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CREATIVE COLLABORATION
We’ll create a realistic, strategic plan tailored to your needs. You’ll be involved throughout—open communication and shared decisions, no surprises.
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Iterate as Needed
Every project is different. We stay flexible and responsive to make sure the process fits your flow—not the other way around.
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WRAP-AROUND SERVICES
We not only deliver stunning visuals, we help you build your marketing strategy prior to launch to ensure it reaches your people.
ABOUT US
DAVID CHATMAN
Founder David Chatman is a Creative Strategist from East Palo Alto and the founder of the creative studio Chatman Did It. He brings emotive design to every project, combining a deep understanding of visual storytelling with a strong pulse on contemporary creative culture. His work is shaped by mentorship from industry leaders including Jason Mayden formerly of Jordan Brand, Olatunde Sobomehin, CEO of StreetCode Academy, and creative strategist “Squint” Sandifer.
His portfolio spans large nonprofits such as Oak Hella, StreetCode Academy, and the Kaiser Convention Center, individual artists like Jon Batiste, as well as music and cultural institutions such as Oakland’s The Reef Studios, Grand National, and Black Joy Parade. For over five years, he has led and operated his own flagship studio. Known simply as “Chatman,” he approaches each project with intention and integrity, working closely with clients to bring their stories to life with clarity, beauty, and purpose.
LET’S GET STARTED