The Eight Nine

Story-driven advertising for brands that want to be remembered.

Product Storytelling

Your product doesn’t need to be louder.It needs to be remembered.We photograph products with mood, light, and intention so they feel real, not generic.

Personal Brand

Personal brand photography isn’t about looking impressive, it’s about looking believable.
We focus on presence over posing, helping people show up clearly and confidently so their photos reflect who they are, not who they think they should be.

Commercial Video

Commercial video isn’t about saying more... it’s about saying the right thing at the right pace.
We focus on timing, movement, and restraint to create films that hold attention and leave a lasting impression.

Brand Storytelling

Storytelling is the foundation of everything we do.Whether it’s a person, a product, or a space, the goal is the same: create a moment that feels intentional and worth remembering.The images below are different expressions of the same approach, story first, noise last.

Malik

My name is Michael Gonzalez, but I go by Malik. I’m a story-driven advertiser and creative based in Eagle Pass, TX, serving Del Rio and San Antonio.I work across storytelling, copywriting, design, and commercial photo and video helping brands communicate with intention instead of noise.Matcha over coffee. Always. I don't make the rules lol.