If You’re An Independent Artist With A Strong Visual Identity, This One’s For You 🔥🎵📸
TOA5T is a Portland-based electronic music producer whose music lives in that cinematic, mid-tempo, cyberpunk lane. Think heavy synths, deep textures, and a visual brand that feels straight out of a dystopian sci-fi film—in the best way possible. We’ve worked together multiple times over the years, and each session gets more dialed-in as our creative rhythm evolves.
This latest shoot was part of my Studio Lab offer—a short-form, studio-based creative session designed to help artists, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs level up their brand visuals without the overwhelm. For TOA5T, we shot inside his home music studio where we could capture the exact environment where his sound is made.
Creating Visuals That Match the Music
TOA5T handles every aspect of his music career himself: from writing and producing to visual art, social media, and marketing. No record label. No ghost producers. Just one artist building his brand on his own terms.
That DIY energy shows up in every detail of his aesthetic. For this Studio Lab session, we co-created moody, cinematic lighting to mirror the futuristic energy of his new music project. I leaned into the color tones and atmospheric textures that define his sound—bringing that otherworldly edge to his photos.
We focused on capturing:
- Press-worthy promotional portraits
- Wide and tight shots for varied content use
- Natural images in his creative environment
- Custom lighting setups inspired by cyberpunk + sci-fi films
This is a perfect example of how The Studio Lab can be adapted to your space, especially if your studio setup plays a big role in your brand identity.
Featured Project – The Spotify Profile Shot
Let’s talk about that Spotify profile image 👀
For this shoot, TOA5T wanted something minimalist but creatively elevated. I used motion blur and strategic lighting to create a soft, surreal energy—and edited the image using a very specific electric blue to perfectly match his current branding palette.
That headshot is now live on his Spotify and social platforms and Instagram, adding a cohesive and professional edge to his overall presence. It’s one of those small-but-mighty brand updates that makes a huge impact on perception.
If you’re an artist who’s still using a random phone selfie as your Spotify profile pic… consider this your sign.
👉🔥📸 Book The Studio Lab to unlock your own creative profile picture
Why We Work Together Often
What I love about working with TOA5T is how clear and consistent his vision is. He’s deeply creative and also trusts me to help bring his ideas to life—which makes every session feel collaborative and creatively rich.
Here’s what TOA5T had to say recently about working together:
“Morgan took great photos, worked quickly and effectively, and provided great direction for me. The photos turned out amazing and were exactly what I needed to represent my brand.”
And this one from 2023…
“Very communicative, easy to work with, and a very professional product. I’m so happy with my brand portraits”
Check out the evolution of his visual brand and aesthetic over the years. Throwback to these cinematic studio images in 2021 and 2022…
We’ve built trust over a few years now, and that consistency has allowed us to push creative boundaries. Each session is more aligned, more custom, and more impactful than the last.
Book The Studio Lab — For Music Artists, Creatives, and Indie Brands
If you’re an artist like TOA5T—self-made, aesthetic-minded, and committed to making your mark—The Studio Lab is your visual upgrade.
Whether you need:
- Promo material for a new release
- Spotify or Apple Music imagery
- Press-ready portraits for PR/marketing
- Something that just feels like you
The Studio Lab is built for that. Fast, fun, collaborative, and focused on giving you visual content that actually matches your sound and brand.
Looking for a deeper, more comprehensive brand shoot experience? My Speak Your Language service is a custom, half-day brand session built for professional artists and creatives who want to invest big in their visuals and get guidance on creative direction, marketing visuals, and more.
Ready to upgrade your artist branding? 🎧🎵✨
👉🔥📸 Book The Studio Lab or inquire about Speak Your Language to start creating visuals as powerful as your sound.
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