Mary Jane’s Soundgarden - Stay Around

With the ever-expanding years of experience I can offer to every client I take on, I have come to reflect on the variety of roles I have carried out under the umbrella of photography.

From styling sets and wardrobe to producing and coordinating photoshoots from small to large scale, my work includes far more than capturing and editing the perfect moments.

As such, I have grown more confident in offering my knowledge and skills outside of the role of photographer.

The music video to “Stay Around” by Viennese band Mary Jane’s Soundgarden is a great example of how I can put my abilities in all sorts of areas to good use.

When Dido Aschauer approached me to lend my unique creative vision to support him in developing the concept for this music video, I knew I was well equipped for the role.

Our collaborative process came to fruition with the help of an incredible team, and in the end we decided to expand my role to include set manager and assistant director on set.

I am truly grateful for opportunities such as this, where teamwork brings visions to life and people trust my creative input beyond the role of photographer I am best known for.

Set manager/assistant director/production: Isabella Hewlett
Gaffer: Ellen Kessler
Set design & BTS photography: Max Hofstetter
Outfits: Lucía Pascual Alcaniz
Hair & Make up: Marietta Dang
H&M assistant: Anastasiya Frolova
Band: Tanja ‘Aunty’ Peinsipp, Lukas Klingseisen, Lukas Schmidt,
Michael Reitinger, Dido Aschauer

Guest musicians: Alex Valdes & Martin Scheran
Filmed at Dritter.Akt Studio
Concept by Dido Aschauer & Isabella Hewlett