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AXO IN ACTION

Hazy x Phat Jam Photobooth

24 BMW M4 x Umbrella Transition

Behind the Scenes

Hazy x Phat Jam Photobooth

24 BMW M4 x Umbrella Transition

Close-up of a BMW roundel badge on the hood of a vivid lime green BMW car with glossy paint and dark grille openings.

Behind the Scenes

Two men in dark suits stand under a black umbrella against a gray studio backdrop with glowing letters above and an Umbrella logo below.

Hazy x Phat Jam Photobooth

24 BMW M4 x Umbrella Transition

Group of people gathered outdoors on a sunny day with a white dog, trees and parked cars in background.
Three musicians in black graphic tees gathered around an acoustic guitar player in a studio setting.
Professional photo shoot in a studio with orange backdrop, lighting equipment, and crew members directing a model.
Two women at an event wearing ACE OTTER STUDIO shirts, one with novelty sunglasses, posing in front of a lit display.
Three friends pose together on a street corner near a road sign during an outdoor evening photography outing.
Young woman with curly hair holding a camera, wearing sunglasses and black outfit with Good Vibes belt at outdoor event.
Woman sitting on stool in photography studio with softbox lights and dark backdrop, looking at phone.
A man and woman in a modern event space with orange chairs, stage lighting, and a presentation screen visible in the background.
Man in black beanie, glasses, and graphic tee poses thoughtfully against a light gray studio background.
Photographer in black graphic tee and white knit hat holds DSLR camera with flash up to face.
Woman wearing orange sunglasses and black jacket standing outdoors near a gas station at dusk.
Person with tattoo and bracelet writing @ACEOTTERSTU in orange chalk on a sidewalk outdoors.
Two men wearing matching black shirts with nicknames Ace and Otter walk together outdoors at a group event.
Young man wearing a black graphic sweatshirt works focused on a laptop against a red wall.
Young woman in green hoodie and beanie hat standing against a red wall in dim lighting.
Young man in black Ace Otter Studios shirt sits against a red wall in a dimly lit room.
Two people seated at a table in front of a red backdrop at an indoor event.
Person wearing black graphic tee with "OTTER" text and circular logo design, photographed in studio setting.
Two photographers in black Ace Otter Studio shirts work with cameras in a professional studio setting.
A woman photographs a man sitting in a chair in a creative studio space with a photo collage wall backdrop.
Two men in black graphic t-shirts labeled ACE and OTTER stand back-to-back in a professional photo studio.
People in black branded hoodies at an indoor photo shoot studio with lighting equipment and a model posing.
A smiling photographer sits in a studio chair holding a camera, with studio lighting and a model visible in the background.
Black and white photo of two people in a photography studio, one wearing a graphic tee, with lighting equipment visible.
Young Black man with dreads and glasses examines a camera in black and white photo.
Young man in black ACE OTTER STUDIO shirt crouching while examining camera equipment in a photography studio.
Three people reviewing photos on a camera during a photography studio session.
Two men in black AXO branded shirts, one giving the other a haircut in a dimly lit room, black and white photo.
Black and white photo of two men at a barbershop, both wearing AXO branded shirts.
Behind-the-scenes photo shoot with two crew members in black shirts lighting a model against a white backdrop.
People gathered around glowing illuminated displays at a dimly lit event with red walls.
Musicians work on stage equipment under colorful lights at an indoor music event.
Two young men standing together indoors, one wearing a white beanie and graphic tee, other in an Ace Otter Studios shirt.
Photographer setting up camera equipment in a dark creative studio space.
A woman with dreadlocks poses beside colorful product bottles during a professional photo shoot.
Photographer capturing a portrait of a model seated on a white pedestal in a studio.
Two people with dreadlocks examining a camera during a photography session in a studio setting.
Photographer with dreadlocks shows camera preview to smiling woman with colorful locs during a photo shoot session.
Two people wearing AXO Otter Studio shirts, one with novelty slogan sunglasses, in a red-lit room.
Two people in a red-lit room, one wearing orange novelty glasses and a black Ace Otter Studio shirt.
Man wearing orange Ace Otter novelty sunglasses and pink hoodie at an indoor event.
Two women wearing Ace Otter Studios novelty sunglasses posing at a themed event.
Man in white hoodie wearing orange novelty sunglasses with arms crossed at an indoor party event.
Behind-the-scenes photo shoot with crew and models gathered around a white backdrop under professional studio lighting.
Two photographers capturing a woman posing on a hillside surrounded by lush green trees and tall grass on a sunny day.
Two people exploring rocky terrain in a sunlit forest with large boulders and tall trees.
Person sitting alone on a park bench overlooking a lush green valley under a partly cloudy sky.
Two people reviewing photos on a camera in a photography studio, one holding a DSLR camera.
Photographer directing a group of four young adults during a studio photo shoot against a white backdrop.
Two men in matching black logo t-shirts stand in a photography studio surrounded by equipment and gear.
Illuminated AXO marquee letters glowing pink on a table at a dimly lit event or party venue.
Behind-the-scenes photo shoot in a studio with bright lights, photographer, and models posing against a white backdrop.
Behind-the-scenes photo shoot in a studio with a photographer and group of models posing in front of a white backdrop.
Behind-the-scenes photo shoot with multi-armed dancer costume under bright studio lights, photographer observing in dark foreground.
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Spotlight

check out our featured Projects!

Famous Amos Competition

Here's our submission to the Famous Amos Small Business Competition. In this video we talk about what Ace & Otter is, Our goals, and our journey to get to this point. We're building a community of talented and creative professionals. Keep checking in to see where we go next!


By Ace & Otter Studios, LLC

Shot on Sony FX6, Cannon R6 Mark II, and Black Magic Pocket Cinema

Huntsville, AL - Spring 2026

Cameraman filming a yellow BMW M4 sports car from the bed of a pickup truck on a scenic road.

Valor Media : BMW Client Reel and Photography Shoot

Huntsville, AL - Fall 2026

Valor Media


Jacob Wilburn is a visual storyteller who has a way of turning ordinary moments into something worth remembering. Through his work with Valor Media, Jacob explores photography and cinematography across weddings, couples, real estate, portraits, business, and lifestyle—always looking for the emotion, character, and story hiding inside the frame.


Birthday in Bham

Enjoy this day in the life video of a group of friends making memories and enjoying life!  


By Ace from Ace & Otter Studios, LLC

Shot on Sony FX

Birmingham, AL - Fall 2026

Shot by

Ace Smyth

Huntress

Two dancers perform an intimate contemporary dance routine against a dramatic dark background.

Editorial photography: Huntress By ACE

Two women in tribal-inspired makeup and accessories pose against a red-orange background.
A woman dressed in primitive cave-dweller costume poses dramatically in a dark rocky cave setting.

Featuring:  TK

Clutter

Woman in green pants poses dramatically on vintage gold chair with retro phone and orange wall backdrop.

Editorial Model: Clutter Featuring TK

A stylish woman relaxes in a velvet chair, wearing layered knit socks and boots, holding a phone in warm orange-lit room.
Person lying on floor surrounded by newspapers, vintage camera, and eclectic items in warm ambient lighting.

Created By: Emilia Beck

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Fantasy warrior in ornate blue and gold costume holding a long sword, viewed from behind against dark background.

A fully custom costume design commission inspired by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Close-up of an ornate black and gold fantasy sword with glowing runes, held by an armored warrior.
Armored gauntlet holding an ornate antique pistol with gold engravings against a dark background.

Shot by: Kryssi

Editorial

Young woman in denim jacket lying on a colorful collage of magazines, newspapers, and album covers.

Editorial photography captures the essence of storytelling through visually captivating and thought-provoking images.

Young blonde woman in denim jacket and jeans sitting on stool against newspaper wall background.
Woman in jeans reading The New York Times newspaper against a wall covered in newspapers.

Shot By: Otter

Sea Shore

Woman standing on rocks gazing at the turquoise sea under a clear blue sky, wearing casual brown pants and blue top.

Sea Shore

By, Otter

Young woman with sunglasses on head wearing graphic tee stands on white sand beach with calm blue ocean backdrop.
Young woman with tattoo in graphic tee and khaki pants stands by turquoise ocean, looking to the side.

Highlights

Reels shorts and Action!

Team Meeting Behind the Scenes


Check out some moments from one of our team meetings! A lot of planning is needed to make sure we're headed down the right track, but we always have fun!