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A day in the life of hotrock pictures — a quick look at the range: corporate, events, brands, and film work.
Now booking in Houston, TX
You’ve got the story, we’ve got the hook
Originating in Los Angeles as a music video production company, hotrock pictures is a creative video, photography and digital marketing agency with over 25 years of industry experience — now based in Houston, Texas.
We create high-quality, story-driven, branded content that keeps the viewer engaged and leaves a lasting impression. Our cinematic, vibrant, edgy style can be applied to any brand. Today that work is carried by a two-person crew: Jocelyn, your point of contact, produces, directs, and shoots — and Sami runs the main camera, audio, and drone, covering events and businesses across Greater Houston.
Real EstateListings, interiors & drone aerials
Corporate Events & CharityConferences, galas, tournaments
Weddings & CelebrationsWarm, candid, two-angle coverage
Brands & Social ContentShort films clients actually share
TravelDestination films & galleries from the road
Music VideosPerformance films from our LA roots
$450
Event shoots from $450
Half-day (up to 4 hrs) $450 · Full day $850 · Long day $1,100. Two-person crew on every shoot.
Half-day (up to 4 hrs) $450 · Full day $850 · Long day $1,100. Two-person crew on every shoot.
Houston is our new home — Jocelyn spent her high school years here, and we're happy to be near family. And with longtime roots and crew in Los Angeles and Miami, we work there as locals too.
▶ Event Film — One Water Yacht Group at 2021 FLIBSVimeo
Our best event film — One Water Yacht Group at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Press play and see how we cover a big event day. Watch on Vimeo ↗
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Real work, ready to press play
Every video below is from our Vimeo — no stock reels. Start with the featured event film above, then explore by the kind of project you’re planning.
Corporate Conference
Kayne Anderson — Conference Highlights
Multi-day corporate conference coverage: keynotes, breakouts, and the energy in the room.
Event Film
FLIBS 2019 with Worth Avenue Yachts
Event coverage from the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with Worth Avenue Yachts — yachts, people, and the show in full swing.
Local Business Commercial
State Farm — Local Business Spot
A friendly, polished commercial for a local business — the kind of piece that works on TV, web, and social.
Documentary
WHTA?
A sample of our documentary work — real people, real stories, shot with the same care we bring to features and long-form projects.
Highlight Film
SUNREEF YACHTS | MIBS 2020 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO (4K)
A music-driven highlight from the 2020 Miami International Boat Show — no dialogue, just the boats, the show, and the energy. One of the pieces we reach for most.
Industrial Film
APEX + ROTOBEC
A longer industrial film — heavy equipment and a working facility, and the kind of sustained corporate coverage Houston plants and energy companies need.
Music Video
“Close Your Eyes” — Krooked Treez ft. Moi of Life
A music video shot in LA — Krooked Treez featuring Moi of Life, from our music-video roots.
Travel Film
Sandy Toez — Nicaragua
Sixty seconds in Nicaragua — the cameras have always traveled. The stills from the road live in our Travel galleries on SmugMug.
Want more? Browse all 300+ films on Vimeo →
Photography
Music, yachts & everything between
Video lives on Vimeo; photography lives on SmugMug, in full resolution. Every tile below opens the real folder on SmugMug — browse the work the way our clients do.
48 galleries
Music
Concert and artist photography across decades — on stage, backstage, and in portrait sessions.
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48 galleries
Yachts
Brokerage and charter photography — aerials, exteriors, and interiors from our Florida marine years.
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Events
Boat shows, tournaments, corporate parties, and celebrations — the days as they actually happened.
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Headshots
Headshots and portraits for professionals, teams, and performers.
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Real Estate
Interiors, exteriors, and architecture shot to make spaces sell.
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Products
Product and lifestyle photography for brands, catalogs, and stores.
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Food
Dishes, restaurants, and the people behind them — shot to be craved.
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Pet Portraits
Portraits of the four-legged family members, full of personality.
View on SmugMug →Everything in one place: hotrockpictures.smugmug.com →
What we shoot
Video & photography — both, in full
Video leads what we offer — decades of film work on Vimeo, from event films to commercials and social cuts. Photography is the other half, not an add-on: Jocelyn and Sami are accomplished still photographers with deep galleries on SmugMug. Book either half, or both in one shoot.
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Video & Film
Event films, commercials, and social cuts, shot by our two-person crew — the work we lead with.
Watch the films ↑Corporate Events & Charity Tournaments
Our sweet spot. Conferences, galas, company gatherings, golf tournaments, and clay shoots — highlights, sponsor moments, and interviews in one day.
- Highlight film + photo gallery
- Sponsor & speaker coverage
- Same-week delivery options
Weddings & Celebrations
Two shooters means nothing important happens off-camera. Jocelyn brings a calm, friendly presence — you’ll barely notice us, but you’ll have it all afterward.
- Photo + video in one booking
- Family events & milestones
- Highlight film included
Brand, Product & Social Content
Short commercials, product stories, and social-ready cuts for local businesses that need to look established — without an agency budget.
- Local business commercials
- Product & lifestyle shoots
- Vertical cuts for social
Real Estate & Marine
Listings, properties, boats, and venues — including licensed drone coverage. Our marine film background is a bonus when the subject is on the water.
- Aerial photo & video (Part 107)
- Listing films & walkthroughs
- Venue & charter promos
Documentary
Documentary films and branded documentary work — real stories told with patience, access, and cinematic craft. It’s where we started, and it still shapes how we shoot everything else.
- Warped Tour documentary & music docs
- Amp Energy documentary series
- Independent features & branded docs
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Photography
Stills for events, people, places, products, and plates — every category below is backed by real galleries.
Browse the galleries ↑Event Photography
Tournaments, galas, conferences, boat shows, and celebrations — candid coverage plus the group and sponsor shots organizers actually need.
Headshots & Portraits
Clean, natural headshots and portraits for executives, teams, performers, and professionals who need to look like themselves — at their best.
Real Estate & Architecture
Bright interiors, exteriors, and architectural detail that helps listings, venues, and spaces sell — drone aerials available.
Product Photography
Crisp product and lifestyle images for catalogs, e-commerce, and social — the shots that make a small brand look established.
Food & Restaurant Photography
Appetizing dishes, warm interiors, and chef and staff portraits for menus, press, websites, and delivery platforms.
Pet Portraits
Patient, playful sessions that treat pets like the family members they are — personality first, posed second.
Legacy specialty
Yacht Photography
Our marine signature: 48 brokerage and charter galleries covering aerials, exteriors, and interiors — the work that built our name in Florida.
Legacy specialty
Music & Concert Photography
48 artist galleries shot across decades in music — live performance, backstage, and portraits, from club stages to music video sets.
The Crew
A mom-and-pop team — two shooters, every job
When you book hotrock pictures, you book us. No subcontractors, no strangers showing up with a camera. Just two people who’ve shot together for years.
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Jocelyn Gonzalez
Producer, Director & Camera
Jocelyn is the face of hotrock pictures — she’s who you’ll talk to, plan with, and see working the room on the day. She produces and directs every shoot, works with clients and guests, and shoots photo and video alongside Sami. Clients book her for her warm, easy presence — and for knowing exactly where to be when a moment happens.
Co-owner of hotrock pictures, which she ran with Sami in Florida’s marine industry before relaunching the company in Houston for local events and brands.
Producing & directingPhotographyEditingCamera OperatorphotographerStaging and Set UpACGraphic Design
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Sami Ansari
Camera, Audio & Drone
Sami runs the main camera on every shoot, along with audio and drone. He captures clean sound for interviews and speeches, and flies licensed aerials — so the coverage is complete from the ground and the air.
FAA Part 107 certified. Together, the two of them bring decades of production experience to a crew that stays small, friendly, and affordable.
Main cameraAudioFAA Part 107 DroneLighting
Understated, but worth knowing: hotrock pictures brings years of production work including projects for Interscope Records, Universal Music, and Pepsi / AMP Energy — and 300+ films on Vimeo — to local Houston work at local prices.
Introductory Houston rates
Rates
Clear pricing, up front
No “request a quote and we’ll see.” Pick the length that fits your event — every tier is our two-person crew. These are our introductory Houston rates as we build our local book.
Half-Day
$450
Up to 4 hours
Right for shorter events, ceremonies, receptions, and small business shoots that don’t need a full day.
- Crew of 2
- Photo + video in one booking
- Edited highlight film + photo gallery
Full Day — Most Booked
$850
Up to 8 hours
For most corporate events, charity tournaments, weddings, and celebrations — a full day, start to finish.
- Crew of 2
- Photo + video in one booking
- Professional cameras, audio & lighting — our gear
- Edited highlight film + photo gallery
Long Day
$1,100
Up to 10 hours
For long tournament days, conferences, and events with early starts and late finishes — no rushing the coverage.
- Crew of 2
- Photo + video in one booking
- Edited highlight film + photo gallery
Custom packages
Just photos, just video, or something that doesn’t fit a tier? Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll price it simply.
Best way to book: Email a date, location, and rough schedule. We’ll reply with availability and a firm quote.
Why we publish our rates
Our older portfolio is all yachts and high-end marine work, which made us look expensive. We’re not hiding it — we’re proud of it — but Houston events are our focus now, and the prices on this page are the real prices. Introductory Houston rates, so booking early locks in the lower tier.
Tell us about your date.
One email is all it takes. Send your date, location, and what you’re planning — Jocelyn will get back to you personally with availability and next steps.
✉ jocelyn@hotrockpictures.comBased in Greater Houston — also serving Los Angeles & Miami as locals.