My Local Honey
My Local Honey is a small, passionate business rooted in natural, local goodness. Their product is simple—just pure, local honey—but they needed high-quality imagery to match the quality of what’s inside the jar. With new packaging in hand, they came to us for one thing: clean, professional product shots that could help them stand out both online and in-store.
The Challenge
Photographing honey might sound sweet and simple—but not when the shoot involves actual bees. To capture their product in its most authentic environment, we needed to photograph it right at the source: the apiary.
There was just one hitch. One of our photographers, Mykaela, is deathly allergic to bees.
Our Solution
Naturally, our photographers didn’t flinch. Mykaela suited up head-to-toe in full beekeeper gear (with her EpiPen at the ready). Josh braved the bees armed only with his camera. With nerves of steel and a love of great product photography, they navigated the hives to capture the product in its natural habitat—then headed back to the studio to round out the visual story.Â
All images were color-corrected and retouched with care to keep the golden hue of the honey front and center—warm, rich, and good enough to taste through the screen.
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On-location product shots with real hives and bees in the background
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Outdoor lifestyle photos showcasing the texture, color, and clarity of the honey
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Detail shots perfect for web, social, and packaging
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Isolated product shots on white for e-commerce and print
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Styled scenes featuring food pairings, honey drizzles, and warm textures
The Results
The final imagery helped elevate the My Local Honey brand, giving them professional, on-brand content for use across their website, online listings, and social platforms. The photos reflect both the purity of their product and the authenticity of their process—something you can’t stage in a studio.
And more than anything, it gave them a visual identity that feels true to who they are: local, passionate, and all-in on the details.
Working with the Cougar Digital Marketing team was an absolute delight. Truly good people who are VERY skilled at what they do. Running a large regional food company, it's a blessing to work with an experienced digital team here locally, and not have to seek services in the Seattle or Portland market. I highly recommend working with Cougar Digital!
Hilary Carlson
My Local Co.
Summing it Up
When we say we’ll do what it takes for our clients, we mean it. Even if it involves a beekeeping suit and a serious risk of anaphylaxis. Whether it’s a product photo or a full brand campaign, we believe great storytelling is worth a little sweat—and in this case, a whole lot of buzzing.
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