The Studio

Mission

Our mission is to bring people together through creativity — across backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.


Surprised is built for bold ideas and open collaboration, welcoming anyone with something original to share, no matter where they come from or how they’re labelled.

Values

Curiosity Driven

Every idea starts with a feeling — not a formula.
At Surprised, curiosity leads the way. We follow what catches our attention, then build creative systems around that spark.

Precision + Originality

Great work balances instinct and intention.
Whether it’s a shoot or a strategy, the details matter. We care about the craft — from concept to execution.

Connected to Culture

We don’t chase trends — we respond to them.
Our work reflects what’s happening now, but always on our own terms. Unexpected, considered, and always rooted in people.

Who We Are?

Surprised is a creative studio based in the East Midlands, working with people and projects around the world.


Started by Tyrone James — a strategist, photographer, and creative builder — the studio brings together visuals, ideas, and experiences to help others tell their story in original ways.

Surprised works with brands, artists, venues, and individuals who aren’t afraid to try something different or push things forward.

📍 Based in: East Midlands & London

🌀 Works: Worldwide

✨ Studio founded: 2025

Services

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    Visual Diection & Photogrpahy

    Creative photography services designed to deliver impactful, high-quality visuals for campaigns, editorials, content libraries, and brand storytelling.


    Service includes creative direction, shoot planning, and editing — whether you need campaign images, portraits, product shots, or content for social media.

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    Brand & Content Strategy

    Strategic support for businesses and individuals looking to define or refine their brand identity and digital presence.


    Service include brand voice development, social media strategy, content planning, campaign ideas, and digital storytelling — all tailored to help you connect with the right audience and communicate with confidence across every platform.

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    Event Experience & Culture-Building

    Concept development and production support for live experiences, brand activations, and creative events.


    Service covers experience, event branding and management, audience engagement strategy, creative curation, and content capture — built to deliver memorable, well-executed events that align with your goals and brand values.

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    Custom Projects & Collaborations

    Open to creative projects that don’t fit into a box.


    This could be a campaign idea, a joint project, or something completely new. If it feels right, let’s talk about it.