Content & Art Direction

Cultural Guides

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From the surf breaks of Oahu’s North Shore to the historic streets of Rome, our cultural guides seamlessly balance practical insights with editorially rich storytelling and evocative visuals, ensuring each piece is as engaging as it is informative.


Created for both editorial and social, the guides go beyond the usual must-sees—diving into local traditions, landscapes, and experiences to give travellers a deeper understanding of each destination. 

The photography offers an authentic, on-the-ground perspective. Blending editorial storytelling with documentary intimacy, it captures fleeting moments that evoke a deep sense of place and culture.  

My Role

Assoc. Creative Director 

Responsibilities

Art direction

Photo direction

Post production

Categories

Photography

Editorial

Social

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Istanbul, Turkey

Capturing Istanbul’s culture through a cinematic lens, we embraced the fleeting moments of everyday life.

From the rush of fishermen and seagulls on Galata Bridge to the golden glow of mosques at dusk, every frame conveys a sense of movement, atmosphere, and thoughtful framing.

We created short, evocative edits that capture the spirit and pace of daily life in Istanbul.

The film and photography lived across both social and editorial, as a cultural guide, and window into the city.

The Istanbul Cultural Guide, on Instagram, highlighted key reccomendations from editorial. 

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Our listicle social format Take Five, featured five unforgettable flavours of Istanbul. 

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Honolulu, Hawaii

Capturing Oahu's natural beauty, cultural traditions, and everyday moments through a warm, intimate lens.

Every shot is rich in storytelling, evoking the island’s energy, heritage, and it's deep connection to the land and sea.

The photography strikes a balance between cinematic and candid, seamlessly balancing sweeping landscapes with close-up details, highlighting the textures, colours, and rituals of Hawaiian culture.

The film and photography content lived across social and editorial, offering a local perspective on Honolulu’s highlights.

Inishbofin, Ireland

Capturing the quiet rhythm of life on the edge of the Atlantic, we showcased Inishbofin's rugged beauty and it's raw, untamed spirit, where land and water are deeply connected to daily life.

The photography is immersive and evocative, capturing the island's shifting moods—from stormy drama to golden-hour serenity—while reflecting its essence as a place shaped by nature, tradition, and resilience. 

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The film and photography content lived across social and editorial. 

Credits

Assoc. Creative Director

Miriam Patience

Creative Director 

Glenn Street

Executive Creative Director

Rachel Sullivan (Editorial) 
Eden Keane (Content)

Photographer

Mathieu Richer Mamousse 
Pia Riverola 
Iris Humm

Miriam Patience

Currently: Expedia
Prev: .monks, Stink Studios.

Contact

miriampatience7@gmail.com
© Miriam Patience 2025