OUR STORYWe’re intuitive deep thinkers who help brands grow authentically.
Our creative studio was born out of a simple desire to collaborate on projects together. With backgrounds in photojournalism, content curation, narrative storytelling, video production, and motion design, we knew that our combined talents would result in empowering and intentional growth for our clients.
To us, La Palma is all about collaboration and connection – even down to the name. Nina is from southern California and Ricardo is from the south of Spain, so palm trees are meaningful to us both. Additionally, “la palma” in Spanish refers to the palm of the hand, and we loved this little nod to creation and handcrafting with love, care and support.
Los Angeles-based, we also spend part of the year in Seville, Spain (Ricardo’s hometown) and work with clients in LA, San Francisco, and globally.
Meet the Team -
Meet the Team -
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Photographer + Creative DirectorPhotography has been Nina’s passion since the age 12, which she followed through high school and college, graduating with a BA in photojournalism. She now has been making images professionally for over 15 years, having worked with a wide range of brands and organizations, from global and local non-profits to conscious entrepreneurs and lifestyle brands to tech companies. The diversity in her experience is driven by her love of people and their stories. With keen insight into large-scale visual brand needs as well as the very human things that make us tick, Nina is inspired by new and diverse experiences, places and ideas. And she brings this passion, openness and empathetic heart to every project.
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Filmmaker + Creative DirectorRicardo is a director and digital artist who’s worked on many projects in digital media, TV, live events, projection mapping, video games, and film for over a decade. He thrives on conceptualizing and creating beautiful films and motion graphic visuals that communicate the brand’s ethos, create transparency, and build a community of loyal customers. In all things, Ricardo centers a human-first approach and commitment to tangible societal benefits. Having lived in more than 10 cities around the world, he loves sharing knowledge and understanding other approaches to an idea. He aims to help people connect to their purpose in our fast-paced world.