ABOUT US
The studio’s mission is, not only to train and hire creatives but to create an environment of mentorship, opportunity, camaraderie and growth by way of continuing education, shared experience, team building social events and on the job training.
Meet The Team
Casey Chapman Ross
Principal + Producer + Videographer + Photographer
Casey has been in love with taking photos her entire life and graduated with a Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art from the University of Texas in Austin. A hardworking mother of three, the days are long but oh so rich, as she thrives on projects, travel, constantly trying new things and empowering others.
Voted Best of Austin 2022, through photography, videography, social media, board books and coloring books, Casey is tireless in her efforts to lift up the causes she holds dear with positive, powerful imagery. Her company, CCR Studios, hires and mentors upcoming creatives; growing, not only a portfolio of work that represents the highest quality of work, but also a spirit of camaraderie that supports a collective, peer-to-peer network that they can all thrive in and learn from as they grow.
In 2018, Casey created CCR Press and published True to Form, a Heartfelt Collection from Beto O'Rourke's 2018 U.S. Senate Campaign and I Am An Activist!, a coloring book for kids about civic engagement and personal empowerment. In 2019, she published I Am a Women's Rights Activist!, I Am a Gun Safety Activist! and in 2020, Co-Authored and published, Boss Texas Women.
Featured in Tribeza's, Dec 2015 "10 to Watch"
Winston O'Neal
Political Managing Partner + Director + Videographer + Photographer
Always with a camera, Win O’Neal is a leading political media producer for Democrats and progressive causes across the Lone Star State and the southwestern United States. As partner at CCR Studios, he currently co-leads the firm’s political portfolio and is responsible for its expansion into video production and recruitment of photographers, videographers, and editors.
O’Neal draws upon over a decade of political campaign and management experience to support candidates and advocacy organizations at all levels. Win has served in the progressive ecosystem with notable media roles in efforts including: the 2021 Texas House Democrats’ Quorum Break for voting rights, the U.S. Senate Runoffs in Georgia, the Texas Democratic Party’s transition to pandemic/virtual organizing, the Democratic Party of New Mexico, Beto O’Rourke’s federal and campaigns since 2018, March for Our Lives’ Road to Change Tour, Deeds Not Words (launched by fmr. State Senator Wendy Davis), Women’s March ATX, Greg Casar’s campaign for the U.S. House, as well as over 100 other campaigns/causes.
He’s lately been enjoying using his Part 107 Remote Pilot License to capture aerial imagery with Robert Droney Jr., an aptly named piece of kit. He is based in Austin, TX and loves puns.
Mariana Krueger
Photographer + Video Production Assistant
A native Central Texan and daughter of Texas Democratic politicians, Mariana is committed to social and environmental justice locally and globally. She has undergraduate and graduate degrees in global health and has worked as a teacher, researcher, non-profit leader, and political campaign manager. She is passionate about using photography as a tool for uplifting others, documenting history, and increasing representation of marginalized communities in the media. She volunteers at the Festival Beach Food Forest, is involved in the Austin queer community, and enjoys kayaking and camping whenever she can.
Rachel Pearl
Photographer
Every photographer has a story about what first inspired them to pick up a camera. For Rachel it was capturing the people and places that defined her life growing up in Wimberly, Texas. From showcasing stunning Hill Country landscapes to snapping candid moments shared with the friends and family who call them home, her personal work is a testament to the people and places she loves.
Professionally, whether documenting political rallies for the likes of Bernie, Beto and Casar or the concerts, events and people that bring Austin to life, every scene and subject is a little more beautiful through her careful and curious lens.
Ahna Merryman-Stewart
Photographer + Video Production Assistant
Ahna is a native Austinite and multimedia artist. As a former student journalist and perpetual field organizer she recognizes the power that words and images have to inspire positive change. This principle guides her practice as a photographer. Ahna loves to run, travel, and bake vegan desserts. She is currently attending college, studying the intersection of politics, healthcare, and storytelling.
Christian Benavides
Photographer + Videographer + Video Editor
Kimberlee Watson
Photographer + Video Production Assistant
Kimberlee is an Austin Texas native (or what they call a unicorn) and Mom of two awesome kiddos. She's a photographer of 5 years, specializing and honing her skills in portraits, weddings, events, family portraits and product photography as well. She is also an artist, painting watercolor home portraits and acrylic abstract expressionistic pieces. In 2015, she signed with an art distributer that now sells copies of her 2015 collection on multiple websites including amazon, Walmart, houzz.com, overstock and many more. She's an actress, studying acting in a Meisner intensive program and currently writing projects. Kimberlee loves kids, learning new things, being outdoors, surfing and belly laughing.
Jacob Schatz
Videographer + Video Editor
Alissa Clark
Lead Social Media Management
Alissa and I are neighbors, parents three of same age kiddos and became quick friends when she began working with us in 2020! She now leads the CCR Studios social media strategy team, helping clients manage, grow and engage with their audiences on all the social platforms.
Chris Soliz
Video Editor + Sound Engineer
Greg Armstrong
Sound Engineer
Aaron Seifert
Video Editor
Ariel Santschi
Video Editor
Barbara Legere
Photographer
Barb was one of the first to join the team in 2015. Her family portraits and head shots are some of the best in Austin! Barb is the sweetest to work with, you will not be disappointed!