There are people who work in a community, and then there are people who become part of its story.
For us, Nick Cepeda of Studio 22 Productions is firmly in the second category.
If you’ve attended a Horizon West Happenings event, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Nick behind the camera. He’s photographing the big moments, of course, but he’s also looking for everything happening in between: the laugh between two friends, the handshake that turns into a new business connection, the family enjoying an afternoon together or the local business owner stepping in front of the camera with a little more confidence than they had five minutes earlier.
That ability to capture what an event felt like, not just what it looked like, is a big reason we continue to partner with Studio 22 Productions.
More Than Taking a Great Photo
Nick has built Studio 22 Productions around something that feels especially important in a community like ours: storytelling.
Studio 22 is a full-service media company specializing in photography, cinematic videography, drone services and more. Nick and his team work across everything from multifamily real estate and corporate events to professional headshots, branding, portraits and lifestyle photography.
But what stands out to us isn’t simply the range of services Studio 22 offers. It’s Nick’s ability to understand what a person, business or event is trying to communicate and capture that in a way that feels authentic.
Horizon West is filled with entrepreneurs, small businesses, organizations and residents who are building something. Behind every storefront, event and local brand is a person with a story.
Nick has a way of finding it.
Capturing Horizon West as It Happens
At Horizon West Happenings, our events aren’t just about filling a calendar. They’re about creating opportunities for the people who live and work here to actually meet one another.
And those are exactly the moments Nick is so good at capturing.
Most recently, Studio 22 partnered with us for Headshots & Mimosas, where local professionals came together for fresh professional headshots, networking and connection.
Yes, everyone walked away with a polished new photo.
But what we loved just as much was everything happening outside the frame: introductions being made, conversations starting and local professionals supporting one another.
Nick doesn’t simply arrive, take the required shots and leave. He understands the bigger picture of why we’re bringing people together in the first place.
That makes a difference.
A Community Member Behind the Camera
Nick isn’t photographing Horizon West from the outside. He’s part of the community himself.
As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, business owner and familiar face throughout Horizon West and Greater Orlando, Nick has built relationships with local businesses, organizations and residents while using his work to help tell their stories.
His work has also earned recognition throughout Central Florida, including industry and local photography awards. But around here, we know him for something a little harder to put on an award.
He shows up.
Why We Partner With Studio 22
As Horizon West continues to grow, documenting this chapter of our community becomes increasingly meaningful.
New businesses are opening. Entrepreneurs are taking chances. Families are putting down roots. Events are becoming traditions. People who were strangers a few years ago are now neighbors, collaborators and friends.
Those moments deserve to be captured.
That’s what Nick and the Studio 22 team do so well.
When we look back at photos from our events, we don’t just see an event setup or a crowd of people. We see Horizon West. We see the personalities, connections and energy that make this community feel like home.
And that’s ultimately why you’ll continue to see Nick behind the lens at Horizon West Happenings events.
Because anyone can take a picture of a room full of people.
Nick captures the people who make the room worth remembering.
Meet Studio 22 Productions
Studio 22 Productions provides professional photography, videography, drone, branding, headshot, event and real estate media services throughout Central Florida and beyond.
Whether you’re building a business, planning an event, updating your professional image or looking to capture an important moment, Nick and the Studio 22 team can help bring that story to life.
