At the heart of every successful production is a collaborative effort.
TANDEM PRODUCTIONS brings photo and video into seamless collaboration, crafting visual stories where stills and motion enhance one another. We plan shoots with both mediums in mind, capturing decisive moments that translate across frames and footage. Our team shoots with unified lighting, composition, and narrative intent so a photo can stand alone while also fitting perfectly into a sequence of motion.
The result is cohesive branding, efficient workflows, and richer storytelling. Whether to be used separately or together, motion and stills work as one to create a consistent visual language across every platform. Whether product, event, or editorial, TANDEM PRODUCTIONS delivers integrated content that looks and feels like a single, polished vision.
PROJECTS
BAKER COLLEGE
“Be The Future”
LA-Z-BOY
“Behind Your Unwind”
FORD PRO
MEET YOUR TEAM
Stephen and Dianna grew up in the industry together, building a creative partnership rooted in nearly 20 years of collaboration. Throughout that time, they’ve worked side by side on projects of every scale, from large-scale productions to smaller, more intimate assignments. Their shared experience, mutual understanding, and complementary strengths allow them to work seamlessly and intuitively as one cohesive team. They bring a natural rhythm to every project, combining creativity, experience, and a collaborative spirit to make great things happen.
STEPHEN D. SMITH
Director, DPStephen is a talented visual artist with a natural eye for creativity and a passion for bringing ideas to life. His artistic perspective is fueled by an appreciation for design, culture, and an undeniable love for 80s pop music. With a creative spirit and a playful approach, he brings personality and originality to everything he does.
DIANNA BERGGREN
Photographer, Retoucher, ProducerDianna has worn many hats throughout her career, from production to retouching, image creation, and everything in between. She has a knack for seeing the big picture while keeping an eye on the details. A natural problem solver and creative collaborator, she enjoys bringing ideas to life and finding ways to make every project its best.
While she may not share Steve’s same level of enthusiasm for 80’s pop music, she certainly appreciates his passion for it (and is happy to let him take the lead on the soundtrack).
BASED IN DETROIT
Available throughout Michigan and everywhere else