WAVE is a New York-based production team specializing in bespoke creative services for brands and organizations. With over two decades of expertise in film and photography, we craft visually compelling narratives tailored to each project—guiding concepts from inception to final execution.
Rooted in journalism, art, and fashion, our team shares a passion for storytelling, applying a refined and strategic approach to campaign development, production, and the creation of brand films and photography.
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MICHAEL KIRBY SMITH
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Michael Kirby Smith is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer. He has worked extensively for The New York Times as a photographer and senior video journalist and as a director of photography on feature and episodic films for documentary and commercial clients. His photography has been published by The New York Times, National Geographic Magazine, TIME Magazine, FADER, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others. He has worked as a director and director of photography for The New Yorker, PBS Frontline, National Geographic Explorer, Rolling Stone, Netflix, Vice, and Human Rights Watch.
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CHRIS ECKERT
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Chris Eckert began his professional career as a photographer after graduating from Duke University. His passion for imagery and easy going manner have made Chris the choice photographer for a wide range of clients. His powerful point of view and creative ability to tell the client's story have made him the leader in the event, technology and commercial sectors and his discerning eye has led him to create content for some of the world's leading fashion, pharmaceutical and automotive brands.