DRINKS

Cocktails

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Neat

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Whisky

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Tequila

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Vodka

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Beer

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Wine

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Cocktails 〰️ Neat 〰️ Whisky 〰️ Tequila 〰️ Vodka 〰️ Beer 〰️ Wine 〰️

A bottle of whiskey with a dark label, surrounded by smoke and mist, placed on a rough rock surface against a dark background.

Raise your brand above the noise with photography and videography that turns pours into moments and menus into must-haves.

At Smiley Face Media, we bring Los Angeles–level production and Midwestern reliability to every shoot, crafting visuals that sell taste, atmosphere, and lifestyle. We specialize in content for drink brands, alcohol producers, and restaurants—helping you drive sales and awareness, increase menu velocity, and build lasting brand loyalty.

Ready to fill seats, move bottles, and elevate your brand presence? Let’s craft visuals that taste as good as they look. Provide a brief about your brand, target audience, and campaign goals, and we’ll send a tailored proposal and sample creative plan.

A person in a red skirt with dragon and tiger patterns holds a bottle of whiskey with a white label that reads "SHIBUI 10 years old Bourbon Cask Matured Single Grain Whiskey".
A person holding a bottle of Shibu whiskey amidst yellow flowering bushes.
Person standing in a garden with colorful flowers, holding a bottle of whiskey.
Person holding a bottle of whisky in front of pink cherry blossoms.
Several bottles of whiskey lined up on a table with a hand holding a glass of whiskey in front. There are also glasses, a book, glasses, a fan, and a reddish-orange table runner.

    • Hero Product Photography: Crisp, detail-forward images that highlight color, texture, condensation, and craftsmanship—perfect for packaging, e‑commerce, and menu art.

    • Motion-Rich Video: Short-form social spots, cinematic brand films, and recipe/demo clips that show cocktails being crafted, beer being poured, and chefs plating—designed to stop thumbs and start orders.

    • On-Location Restaurant Shoots: Capture your dining room vibe, lighting, staff hospitality, and signature dishes in real service so customers can feel the experience before they arrive.

    • Branded Content Series: Series-ready assets for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and paid ads—optimized per platform for engagement and conversion.

    • Product Lifestyle Integration: Place bottles and cocktails in context—influencer-style, editorial, or high-end commercial—so your product feels aspirational and attainable.

    • Packaging & Label Imagery: Studio-grade shots for launch campaigns, investor decks, and retail listings that emphasize brand quality and shelf presence.

    • LA creative sensibility, Indiana reliability: We combine big-city creativity and production standards with fast turnarounds, clear communication, and predictable budgets.

    • Bar and kitchen expertise: We know how to shoot around challenging surfaces, glass, and steam; we control reflections, maintain color accuracy, and preserve food and drink integrity under hot lights.

    • Conversion-first approach: Every asset is created with a goal—more reservations, higher bottle sales, stronger brand recognition. We plan for square, vertical, and landscape crops so nothing is wasted.

    • Full-service production: Concept development, storyboards, location scouting, talent casting, stylists, props, lighting, shooting, editing, color grading, and delivery in all digital formats.

    • Compliance and safety: Responsible portrayal of alcohol consumption and adherence to advertising regulations.

    • Social starter pack: 6 short-form clips (15–30s), 12 stills (optimized for socials), 1 hero 30s spot

    • Menu refresh: 30 high-resolution dish and drink photos, color-corrected and retouched

    • Product launch: Studio product pack, lifestyle shoot, 45s brand film, 3 vertical ads for social

    • Seasonal campaign: Concept, shoot, 8 short videos, 20 photos, and motion graphics for in-house promos

    1. Strategy session: Define goals, audiences, and channels.

    2. Creative proposal: Moodboards, shot lists, and production schedule.

    3. Production: Efficient on-site or studio days with experienced crew.

    4. Post-production: Fast edits, revisions, and final delivery ready for web, print, and broadcast.

    5. Performance review: Asset performance insights and recommendations for future content.

A glass of whiskey with ice cubes on a surface, with sunlight causing colorful reflections and shadows, next to a pair of chopsticks. 
Cocktails
A cocktail glass filled with a creamy beverage garnished with a lemon peel ribbon, placed on a wooden surface with an orange nearby.
A hand holding a green mug filled with a dark beverage and a green leaf floating on top, placed on a rustic wooden surface with a kitchen knife and an orange fruit nearby.
Red berries and green holly leaves in a glass against a dark background with bokeh lights.
A glass of yellow cocktail garnished with a slice of kiwi and a dollop of pink foam on top, placed on a wooden bar counter with a blurred background.
A cocktail drink with ice cubes, garnished with pineapple and a citrus fruit, on a bamboo mat.
A cocktail drink garnished with a green leaf inside a coupe glass, surrounded by daisies and a small glass with green leaves, accompanied by a wooden lucky cat figurine and a paper fan on a marble tray.
A tattooed hand garnishing colorful cocktails with decorative picks and fruit slices at a bar or party.
Colorful purple and pink layered cocktail with crushed ice, garnished with yellow flower and green leaves.
A cocktail in a glass with an orange-colored drink, ice cube on top, garnished with blackberries and saffron threads.
Three wine glasses filled with amber-colored wine on a white marble surface, casting shadows. Two of the glasses have a honeycomb pattern in the wine.
A row of whiskey bottles with black caps and labels, a hand holding a glass of amber whiskey, a book titled 'Ceramic Art of Japan' with a pair of sunglasses and a decorative fan nearby, lit by warm, dusky lighting. 
Neat
A silhouette of a person's face holding a glass of wine with a sunset in the background, surrounded by shadows of leaves.
Top-down view of a glass of amber-colored tea on a bamboo mat, with two black folding fans and black tassels surrounding it.
Sushi rolls on a wooden board, a glass of rosé wine, and a plate of sushi with cream cheese and fish, set on a dark wooden table.
A glass of whiskey or similar amber-colored liquor on a dark surface, surrounded by red Christmas ornaments, with wrapped gifts and ribbons in the background.
A glass of whiskey with a cherry and cocktail pick on a festive, red and green tartan tablecloth.
A hand holding a lit matchstick over a glass of whiskey with a large ice cube, dark background.
Group of friends clinking glasses of water in a toast at a social gathering. 
Tequila
A person with tattoos holding a bottle of El Sativo tequila reposado in front of a weathered, peeling wall with layers of chipped paint.
A man wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and blue work clothes sits among agave plants, eating a piece of food. There is a large skillet with a piece of bread on it, some drinks, and other items on the ground nearby.
Three bottles of El Sativo tequila outdoors with agave plants in the background under a cloudy sky.
Four men wearing hats and blue denim clothing are outdoors near agave plants. One is sitting on a bucket, and another is squatting near a small fire with rocks, cooking stones, and a wooden paddle. One man stands holding a bag, and the others are engaged in different activities.
Farmer harvesting a large pineapple in a field with mountains in the background
Three people standing in an agave field during a storm, with a rainbow in the sky.
Colorful street scene with pedestrians, cars, and shops in a quaint town square, featuring vibrant buildings painted in red, yellow, blue, and white, with decorative street lamps and trees.
A hand holding a bottle of El Sativo tequila in front of a red textured wall with the words 'Jalisco es México' painted above.
A farmer in a light blue shirt and cowboy hat inspecting a large field of agave plants, with a logo featuring stylized agave leaves and the letters 'E' and 'S' overlayed
A hand holding a bottle of El Sativo tequila in a field with agave plants and a mountain landscape in the background.
A bottled beverage inside a gold and black box, with a lid featuring a black and gold label with Japanese characters.
Person in winter clothing holding a bottle of whiskey outdoors in the snow, with brown boots visible. 
Whisky
A bottle of Shibuya 10-year-old pure malt whisky lying on a surface, with a black fan and a pen nearby.
A bottle of whiskey, two glasses filled with whiskey, three dice, and two cocktail picks on a reddish-orange surface with shadows.
A bottle of Shibui Japanese whisky lying on dark textured sand, with a logo of Japanese characters and the words "Shibui Whisky of Japan" displayed in the center.
A box of Shibui Single Grain Whisky surrounded by colorful Christmas ornaments on a dark surface with green foliage in the background.
A red box of Shibuya single grain whisky surrounded by gold, silver, and plaid ribbons. 
Beer
A person sitting on straw bales holding a colorful can, surrounded by other cans, with a red fabric border in the foreground, and wearing jeans and cowboy boots.
A can of No Coast pale ale with a striped red, white, and blue design, featuring a shield emblem with a hop cone and the text 'No Coast Pale Ale'.
Close-up of a frothy dark cocktail in a glass with a lion logo on it, with plates of food in the background.
Three cans of beer with water droplets. The left can is navy with blue geometric patterns and a portrait of a man, labeled "Crew Swillos strong ale." The middle can is black with a white skull logo and is labeled "Mindtrap Double IPA." The right can is orange with a skeleton in a sombrero and labeled "Pancho & Lefty Mexican Lager," featuring yellow and red text.
Person sitting in the driver's seat of a red vehicle, holding a striped coffee tumbler, with a view of the dashboard and a forest background through the window.
A man sitting in the back of a red pickup truck outdoors, holding a can of beverage, wearing sunglasses, a red and black plaid shirt, and a red vest, smiling.
A woman wearing a cowboy hat and denim vest is drinking from a green can outdoors on a sunny day with autumn foliage in the background.
A tall can of No Coast Pale Ale beer placed on straw outside with a vehicle and trees in the background.
A young woman and man enjoying fall outdoors with autumn trees in the background. The woman is sitting cross-legged on top of a red truck, wearing a denim vest, yellow pants, a hat, and holding a can, smiling. The man is sitting in the truck's driver seat, holding a can and looking to the side, smiling.
Two women are outdoors in a forested area, smiling and enjoying music and drinks. One woman is playing a guitar, and the other is holding a can. They are leaning on a red surface, with additional cans visible.
A glass of beer with a logo, grilled wrap, and trays of French fries on a metal tray and black tray in the background, with another beer in the background.
A meal with two plates of breakfast food, including fried eggs with runny yolks and bacon, along with a basket of French fries, and a glass of dark beer on a table.
Close-up of green grapes hanging on a vine among leaves
A young woman with light brown hair, wearing a beige shirt and a white jacket, holding a glass of red wine, standing in a lush, green outdoor setting surrounded by trees and foliage.
A man wearing a black t-shirt with the words "Corks -aefor- Quarters" on the back, and a woman with long brunette hair and a white jacket, standing outdoors amid trees and greenery, smiling at each other.
A young man holding a glass of white wine outdoors in a vineyard or garden, wearing a black t-shirt and a black cap with a logo, surrounded by greenery and bushes. 
Wine
Wine barrels stacked on racks in a wine cellar and a large, ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A woman holding a glass of rosé wine with rings on her fingers, wearing a red sweater.
A young woman with blonde hair wearing a red Christmas sweater with white patterns, holding a glass of white wine at a dinner event.
Interior of a bar or restaurant with wine barrels on a stand, a chandelier, and purple accent lighting on the wall.
A glass of white wine on a dark surface with colorful, blurred background lighting.