Dandelion Gatherings

Dandelion Gatherings: Photography and Video in Austin

Dandelion Gatherings is a photography and videography studio based in Austin, Texas, led by photographer and videographer Richard Casteel. Its work focuses on producing still and motion imagery for clients across various industries, with a stated specialization in food photography and videography, product photography, real estate photography and 360 virtual tours, film set photography, portraits, lifestyle, and branding.

Specialization in Food, Beverage, and Dining

The company identifies food photography and video as its main specialty. The site's catalog organizes this area under the heading "Food, Drinks & Restaurants," aimed at restaurants, beverages, and dining experiences. This line of work runs alongside product and brand assignments, allowing the studio to handle both the appetizing image of a dish or drink and the commercial presentation of an item.

Areas of Work

The site structures its offerings into several service categories, each with its own portfolio section:

• Food, Drinks & Restaurants.
• Video & Stop Frame.
• Interiors & Exteriors.
• Products & Lifestyle.
• Portraits & People.
• Small Business & Lifestyle.
• Film Set.
• Event Photography.
• Art & Creative.
• Landscapes.

In addition to these categories, the company lists real estate photography and 360 virtual tours among its services, as well as branding.

Product Video

Within the Products & Lifestyle section, the site features examples of promotional product videos. Among the cited works are a promotional video for Mother Tongue, a product video for Trade Safe, and a promotional video for Southern Patio Enclosures. These assignments illustrate the company's focus on audiovisual communication for brands and products.

Portfolio and Blog

The website includes a portfolio with photo series from selected clients, accompanied by brief commentary. It also has a blog where these image selections and their corresponding notes are published.

Other Work

The site refers to other wedding photography work, developed under the Copper Steel Wedding Films brand, and to the Instagram account @beesrcc, in addition to its own @dandeliongatherings.