Eighty8 Studios

What Eighty8 Studios does

Eighty8 Studios is a Reno, Nevada-based creative studio founded in 2016 by Mike Lucido that provides commercial photography and videography services. The 4-person operation serves primarily local Reno/Tahoe businesses alongside a limited set of national brand clients, with an offering that spans professional headshots, commercial photography, branding imagery, event photography, and video content.

The studio's service surface is structured around a tiered headshots product — $375 for in-studio sessions and $675-$875+ for on-location work — alongside project-based commercial and video engagements quoted per scope. Brand identity work is delivered through a partnership with Carlson & Work, allowing the studio to bundle upstream brand strategy with downstream shoot execution. Operations are family-involved, with Mike Lucido leading alongside Nicole Lucido, and the team has built a portfolio that includes work for the Reno Sheriff's Department and other local institutions.

The business model is fundamentally project-based: revenue is generated per engagement rather than under recurring contracts, which distributes client dependency across the local SMB base but also produces per-project churn. There is no disclosed external funding, no acquisition history, and no enterprise-scale anchor contracts. The studio competes on creative quality, local market relationships, and service breadth rather than on proprietary technology or scale economics.

Name

Eighty8 Studios

Legal name

Eighty8 Studios LLC

Website

https://eighty8studios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eighty8 Studios is a Reno, Nevada-based creative studio founded in 2016 that provides commercial photography and videography — including headshots, branding, event coverage, and video content — to local Reno/Tahoe businesses and select national brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Photography and Videography Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial photography services
• Professional headshot photography
• Commercial videography services
• Branding photography studio
• Event photography coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno, Nevada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Photography Services: One-time professional photography services including headshots, commercial photography, branding sessions, and event photography. Billed per session or per person for headshots.
2. Videography Services: Commercial videography services including brand videos, promotional content, and highlight reels. One-time project-based fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eighty8 Studios is a Reno Tahoe-based creative studio that delivers professional photography and videography services to local and national corporations, brands, and teams. Offerings include professional headshots (on-location and in-studio), commercial and branding photography, event photography coverage, and commercial videography such as brand videos, promotional content, and highlight reels. Services are delivered on a project, per-session, or per-person basis by a four-person in-house team.

Product overview

Eighty8 Studios is a creative commercial photography and videography studio serving the Reno Tahoe area. The company offers a unified suite of visual content services including Professional Headshots (with on-location and in-studio options), Branding Photography, Commercial Videography, Event Photography, and Video Content Services. Founded in 2016 by Mike Lucido, the studio operates with a team of four and serves both local and national corporations and brands, emphasizing creativity and quality over quantity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Headshots Professional headshot photography for individuals and teams, delivered as on-location shoots (starting at $875, with most teams investing $125-$150 per person) or in-studio sessions (starting at $375, with $125 per person and a three-person minimum). Targeted at professionals, teams, law firms, and government/community organizations needing polished, consistent headshots.
• Branding Photography Commercial branding photography that helps brands visually communicate their identity and values through professional imagery. Quote-based pricing; targeted at local and national corporations and brands seeking brand-aligned visual content.
• Commercial Videography Video production for commercial purposes, including brand videos, product showcases, and promotional content for businesses. Quote-based pricing; targeted at corporations and brands needing commercial video marketing assets.
• Event Photography Professional photography coverage for events, capturing moments and gatherings with high-quality imagery. Quote-based pricing; targeted at businesses, organizations, and community groups hosting events in the Reno Tahoe area.
• Video Content Services

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• AKQA: AKQA is a global design and creative agency that develops brand experiences, campaigns, and digital content. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Eighty8 in helping corporate brands create visual content, though it serves a much larger and more diverse client base.
• The Mill: The Mill is an established visual-effects, animation, and post-production company serving commercial and entertainment clients. It overlaps with Eighty8's video-production value chain but operates at substantially greater scale and with a wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• KPS3: KPS3 is an integrated marketing and communications agency based in Reno that works with organizations on brand and creative programs. It overlaps Eighty8's business audience and local commercial content focus.
• Partizan: Partizan is an international production company spanning commercials, branded content, music videos, and other visual productions. Its commercial content capabilities and project-based delivery model closely overlap Eighty8's videography work.
• Noble Studios: Noble Studios is a Reno-based digital marketing and creative agency serving brands with digital, brand, and content services. Its regional customer base and commercial creative capabilities make it directly comparable to Eighty8 Studios.
• Brand New School: Brand New School is a creative production studio focused on visual content, design, animation, and commercial work. Its studio model and ability to create brand-oriented visual assets are closely comparable to Eighty8's photography and videography offering.
• RSA Films: RSA Films is an established commercial film and video production company that creates branded and promotional visual content. It is a direct comparison for Eighty8's commercial videography and promotional video services.
• Giant Ant: Giant Ant is a creative studio producing commercial animation, film, and branded visual content. It is an emerging direct peer because it serves the same brand-content use cases through a specialist production studio.
• Tool of North America: Tool of North America is a commercial production and creative studio that develops branded film and visual content. Its specialization in client-facing video production makes it a strong direct comparison for Eighty8.
• The Abbi Agency: The Abbi Agency is a Reno marketing and public-relations firm serving local and regional clients with integrated communications and creative work. Its location, client base, and business services make it a relevant regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eighty8studiosinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/eighty8studios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eighty8-studios

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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