Can we book a one-off menu shoot before committing to a monthly retainer?

Yes. You can book our Essential Menu Refresh ($550) or a One-Off Content Sprint ($450) anytime.

MediaLens • Small Business & Hospitality Content

Cinema-Grade Social Content
For Restaurants & Local Brands.

Q: What camera equipment do you use for on-site captures?

Every session is captured on full-frame Sony α7 III cinema bodies with fast prime lenses, motorized DJI Ronin gimbal stabilization, wireless lapel microphones, and portable bi-color LED lighting.

You run the business—we bring full-frame Sony cinema cameras, 3-axis Ronin gimbals, and a structured 4-week production system to your storefront every month so your Instagram, TikTok, and Google profile never go quiet. Serving NYC and New Jersey.

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9:16

Cinema Reels

Built for Restaurants, Cafes, Retail & Local Services

Real Camera Hardware. Zero Content Burnout.

Most small business owners and chefs don't have the time to film, edit, and schedule vertical video every week—and traditional "social media agencies" often just recycle stock graphics or shaky phone clips.

At MediaLens, we batch-capture multi-format assets during focused monthly or bi-monthly visits using our Sony α7 III full-frame camera and DJI Ronin motorized gimbal. We deliver vertical 9:16 reels for Instagram and TikTok, high-res culinary and brand photography, and an archived B-Roll Bank for rapid promos.

1x or 2x Monthly Visits

Choose a monthly content drop ($395/mo) or bi-monthly capture sessions ($750/mo) for high-frequency growth.

Optional Full Management

Pair our cinema production with complete posting schedules, caption writing, or one-off menu shoots.

Our Signature Retainer Framework

The 4 "Pillars of Production" Monthly Rotation

To keep your monthly retainer looking fresh and engaging, every capture session is engineered around four distinct weekly content pillars—plus a permanent B-Roll Bank. Click each week below to preview the strategy:

Week 1 Deliverable • Behind-The-Scenes Vertical Reel

Week 1: The Process (Behind-the-Scenes Craft)

A fast-paced, stabilized vertical reel showing how your signature dish is plated, how a craft cocktail is torched, or how your service is performed from start to finish. Designed to stop the scroll in the first 2 seconds with shallow-depth-of-field Sony α7 III close-ups and crisp sound design.

Monthly Social Content Retainers

Consistent, cinema-grade vertical video and photography delivered every month to keep your feed active and engaging.

1 Visit / Month

The Social Jumpstart

$395/mo

1 Monthly On-Site Capture Session (Up to 90 Mins)

Dedicated monthly content drop keeping local social feeds consistently active
4 Professionally Edited Vertical Cinema Reels (9:16) shot on Sony α7 III + Ronin gimbal for IG Reels & TikTok
10–12 High-Res Edited Brand, Dish & Product Photos
Ready-to-Post Caption Hooks & Local Hashtag Templates
Full Social Media, Menu & Web Commercial Usage Rights

Growth Brand Suite

$750/mo

2 Bi-Monthly On-Site Capture Sessions Per Month

2 On-Site Capture Sessions Per Month ensuring a steady, high-frequency stream of fresh localized assets
8 Dynamic Vertical Cinema Reels (2x weekly) structured around our 4-Week "Pillars of Production"
20 High-Res Edited Commercial Photos (culinary, products, team & storefront vibe)
Highlight Cutdowns for Local Promotional Campaigns & Specials
Raw Cloud B-Roll Archive for rapid promo turnaround + Full Commercial Rights

*All monthly retainers are billed seamlessly via Dubsado with flexible month-to-month scheduling. Additional custom vertical reel edits from your Cloud B-Roll Bank are available anytime at $95/reel.

Culinary & Menu Photography

High-resolution, color-graded capture sessions for delivery apps, print menus, and seasonal launches.

2 Hours On-Site

Essential Menu Refresh

$550

Up to 20 High-Res Photos

Up to 2 hours of on-site culinary capture
Up to 20 crisp, color-graded food and beverage photos
Perfectly formatted for DoorDash and UberEats
Full commercial and print usage rights

Half-Day Menu Overhaul

$950

Up to 40 High-Res Photos

Up to 4 hours of on-site capture
Covers the complete core menu and craft cocktails
Includes dining room ambiance and chef plating action
Full commercial and print usage rights

Full 8-Hour Day

The Grand Opening & Rebrand

Starts $1,750

Complete Brand Asset Library

Comprehensive 8-hour on-site production
Ideal for restaurant launches and total brand overhauls
Extensive culinary and architectural asset capture
Custom quoted based on styling, props, and deliverables

One-Off Shoots & Retainer Enhancements

Popular Add-Ons & Enhancements

Add these powerful enhancements to any retainer or book as a one-off.

One-Off Content Sprint Session

One-Off Shoot

Single non-recurring 90-min shoot: 2 Vertical Cinema Reels + 15 High-Res Photos (ideal for menu launches or grand openings).

$450

Done-For-You Posting & Calendar Management

Monthly Add-On

Full monthly posting schedule, custom caption writing, and account management added to either retainer.

+$350/mo

4K Aerial Drone Storefront & Block Highlight

One-Off / Add-On

Sweeping 4K aerial clips + stills showcasing your storefront, patio dining, and neighborhood footprint.

$200

NYC & NJ Restaurant Content FAQ

How Our On-Site Cinema Content Works

Can we book a one-off menu shoot before a monthly retainer?

Yes! Many local restaurants start with our Essential Menu Refresh ($550) or One-Off Content Sprint ($450), and we credit $100 toward Month 1 when you upgrade to a monthly retainer.

What camera equipment do you use for on-site captures?

We never shoot on phones. Every session is captured on full-frame Sony α7 III cinema bodies with fast prime lenses, motorized DJI Ronin gimbal stabilization, wireless lapel microphones, and portable bi-color LED lighting.

Which neighborhoods do you cover for recurring retainers?

We cover Staten Island, Brooklyn (Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Carroll Gardens, Windsor Terrace), Lower Manhattan, and New Jersey with zero travel fees.

Cinema-Grade Social Content For Restaurants & Local Brands.