Behind the scenes, roster spotlights, recent work, and studio updates.
Studio Update
July 27, 2026
Pilothouse is now DOCK9
DOCK9 is officially live. And if you're wondering who is behind the new name, don't worry—it's the exact same core team. Michael, Alisa, Emily, Chris, and Christian are all still here.
Long before a Kailee Mandel set has lights on it, she's already run the day twice in her head. The Toronto-based commercial photographer built her name on high-end food, product, and lifestyle work, but what clients keep coming back for isn't just the frame.
When Vocabulary brought us the brief for the Tostitos "Tasting Window" campaign, the creative was highly ambitious. But the real hurdle wasn't the creative—it was the logistics.