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Makers

Makers

About Project

Discover the story behind a project that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and the people who bring handmade creations to life.

An artisan shaping clay on a potter’s wheel
Close detail of finished handmade ceramics

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Project Story

A closer look at the vision, challenges, and creative decisions behind The Makers, from the first idea to the final frame.

Overview

The Makers is a short film and photo series celebrating local artisans and the quiet discipline behind handmade work. The project follows each maker through their process, capturing the hands, tools, and small repetitions that turn raw material into something finished.

The Challenge

Workshops are cramped, dim, and full of movement. The challenge was lighting real working spaces without staging them, and holding a consistent look across four very different crafts.

Creative Approach

We shot close and slow, favouring natural window light and long takes over cutaways. Warm grading and shallow depth keep attention on the hands, letting texture and patience carry the story.

Category

Brand Storytelling

Service

Photography & Video Campaign

Year

2023

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Thanks for visiting my world behind the lens.

Story deserves to be seen, and remembered.

© 2025 Liam Carter — All rights reserved.

Based in Jakarta — working worldwide.

Thanks for visiting my world behind the lens.

Story deserves to be seen, and remembered.

© 2025 Liam Carter — All rights reserved.

Based in Jakarta — working worldwide.

Thanks for visiting my world behind the lens.

Story deserves to be seen, and remembered.

© 2025 Liam Carter — All rights reserved.

Based in Jakarta — working worldwide.

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