Northstar Creative Co

05/03/2026

04/30/2026

Do it right the first time. 🤝 AI is a hot topic and I’m still figuring out where to draw the line with its purpose in the creative industry. But, at least for now, AI is not the place to build your brand. 🚫🤖What do you think about using AI to create logos?

04/29/2026

Some days, we’re designing. Some days we’re rigging cameras to forklifts 📷 🦺

04/09/2026

Our team had the opportunity to build a full trade show toolkit for the leaders in slow-motion imaging — Phantom High Speed.

After a quick discovery call with their sales team and a brand audit, we expanded their visual system to better reflect their ahead-of-the-curve technology – and we began creating their trade show experience.

From an eye-catching booth and bold banners to strategic giveaways (tees, hats, stickers, camera calibration rulers, and more), every piece was designed to attract attention, drive leads, and strengthen brand presence on the show floor.

Client: Ametek - Phantom High Speed
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04/04/2026

I’m right where I should be. How about you? No wrong answers 📥
I’ve lived on both sides of this 🤷‍♂️ freelance/self-employed creative and corporate 9-5 creative.

Where have you felt the most stability?

Take a vote and let me know! Oh and drop your experience in the comments. 👇

02/05/2026

We’re stoked on these brand new tees we made! Which color do you like best? If you’re attending this weekend, be sure to snag one before they are gone

02/05/2026

🏆🙏 Thank you

We won a 2025 Platinum and a Gold Viddy Award for video spots made for some amazing clients! 🙌🙌🙌

Thank you, and for trusting us, being great collaborators and allowing us to work on your brands.

2025 Platinum Viddy Award Winner – MCR Safety Sasquatch Video Spot

Blake Heimbach - Director/Producer
John Paul Clark - Director of Photography
Jared Callen - Camera Assistant
​Blake Heimbach, Brian Elkins - Editors
Brian Elkins - VFX
Christian Walker, Shannon Robbins - Art Department
Patrick Durkin - Key Grip
Theodore Goble - Gaffer
Brennan Villines - Talent (Sasquatch Hunter)
Lugar Geordan - Talent (Sasquatch)
Laura Beth Gabriel, Blake Heimbach, Chris Lott - Script
Chris Lott - Motion Graphics Animation
Cody Landers - Audio

2025 Gold Viddy Award Winner – Arbo’s Cheese Dip Always Bold Video Spot

Blake Heimbach - Director/Producer
Jared Callan - Director of Photography
Cody Landers - Key Grip/Audio Engineer
Talent - Alexis Grace

01/01/2026

✨ New year. New we.

I’m officially rebranding Chris Lott Creative Studio into Northstar Creative Co.

For the last couple of years, Chris Lott Creative Studio hasn’t been just Chris Lott. I’ve been collaborating with trusted creatives and steadily building a team. I love making creative that makes an impact—and so does everyone I work with.

Moving forward, it’s no longer “I,” but “we.” That’s super exciting, and it means we can say yes to more opportunities, partner with great clients, and push our work even further.

To all of our current clients: thank you. 🙏 We’re grateful to work with you and look forward to continuing to serve you under the Northstar banner. 🫡

Check out our new website—full of fresh work and more about who we are (link in bio).

Happy New Year. Good things ahead. 🖤🥂

Chris Lott
Owner & Chief Creative Officer
Northstar Creative Co.

brandphotography creativedirection videoproduction copywriting branding memphis

07/24/2025

Had a great time shooting with the local legends at Rocky Top Resources, Inc. 🎥

06/26/2025

Had too much fun with this one. My favorite The Icarus Plan release to date. 🤘

Our new album ~ Some Kind of Sign ~ is now streaming on all platforms

https://open.spotify.com/album/7LEXDv2HTo3WC8DOXBqFk4?si=HQreboRMS_66_zUyE7HU8Q

>>listen x absorb x 🖤 x repeat