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“We are creatives who love to have an edge; we avoid the typical and sink our teeth into problem-solving. Our “no-boxes” approach gives ideas the freedom to flourish and evolve, delivering seamless, avant-garde executions.  We are more than just our team; we bring our community, our industry partners, and creative innovators. Everything we do, we do with purpose. This is not a day job; it’s our passion, our lifeblood. While we work with established brands to create high-impact visuals, we always have time for inspiring, passionate people with incredible concepts to bring to life. “

- Aaron McPolin (Art Director / Photographer)

ETHOS

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Logo for IPA Int'l Photography Awards with a stylized camera and text.

Awards

Publications

The cover of a magazine titled "BASIC MAGAZINE" with the title in large black capital letters and the word "MAGAZINE" in smaller letters underneath.
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The word "InStyle" written in black text on a white background.
Logo for Intercoiffure Mondial, a hairdressing organization, featuring a stylized star and globe icon, with the text 'intercoiffure' in bold, 'mondial' in uppercase, and the tagline 'The world's leading hairdressers'.
Text-based logo for a Hair Estetica salon or brand with stylized font.
The Journal logo in black text on a white background.
The word 'imagination' with 'image' in bold black text and the rest of the word in gray, overlapping with a large, faint 'IN' in the background.
Dark Beauty Fashion Magazine logo with a large stylized 'D' and the magazine's name in small letters
Logo with the words ''Beautiful Bizarre'' in large black text and ''Art, Culture, Couture'' in smaller black text below, enclosed in a rectangular border.
Logo for the Australian Hair Fashion Awards featuring stylized hair and text.
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Art Direction

Production

CREATION

Aluma Studios was co-founded by Creative Director Aaron McPolin, an award-winning photographer and producer from Australia. With more than 15 years of experience spanning fashion, beauty, advertising, and art, McPolin creates striking, high-end visuals for brands, campaigns, exhibitions, and curated environments.

In collaboration with seasoned technology partners who bring over two decades of Hollywood film and television expertise and a proven track record working alongside some of the industry’s most celebrated artists, McPolin and his team unite creativity with innovation. Together, they are dedicated to bold curation, thoughtful concept development, and delivering exceptional client experiences that leave a lasting impact.

PROCESS

We understand every project is a unique journey; we are with you every step of the way to bring any vision to reality

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