( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) Hutchinson House Production Company Highlights Women Of Color Through Fashion and Beauty Campaigns
ENSPIRE Contributor: Joaquin Fernandez
The Hutchinson House is a Black owned production company specializing in fashion/beauty campaigns and professional magazine shoots. Since 2021, founders Rhea Kay and Brice Oliver have set out to combine diversity with exceptional filmmaking and style. They use their experiences as Black Americans to fuel their work, and the influx of talent. Hutchinson House’s professional portfolio consists of major companies like West Elm and Amazon—the company’s upcoming project and exhibition plans focus on Women of Color. More specifically, the exhibit showcases cooperation between women of color of varying ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, a film short called “Be My Peace” tells the meditative journey of a viewer and the subject’s perception through a camera.
What first brought you to establish the Hutchinson House production company?
Brice: Hutchinson House was born out of necessity and vision. We wanted to create a space where storytelling could thrive, particularly from underrepresented voices. It started with a desire to bridge creativity and culture — and grew into a production company that prioritizes community, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
It seems the company has experience in fashion and beauty work. What goes on in shooting those commercials and photos?
Brice: A lot more than people think. From concept development to mood boards, casting, styling, lighting, and retouching — every detail is intentional. Fashion and beauty work requires precision because you’re not just selling a product; you’re capturing a feeling, a lifestyle, and often, a cultural message.
Can you explain “The Exhibit” and “Be My Peace”? What sort of work went into setting them up?
Brice: The Exhibit is a visual love letter to Black women. It highlights the beauty and versatility of Black hair by showcasing women from different urban areas across America, each representing their city through their unique style and expression. It’s not just about aesthetics — it’s about identity, pride, and cultural storytelling.
Be My Peace, on the other hand, is more introspective. It explores the dynamics of a relationship that looks peaceful on the surface but is emotionally turbulent underneath. That one involves film, fashion, and narrative, and pushed us creatively. Both projects took deep research, emotional vulnerability, and an intentional team to bring them to life.
Which specific project or shoot has been your favorite so far?
Brice: That’s tough — but Be My Peace holds a special place for us. It is personal. The layers of emotion in that piece made it more than just a shoot — it became therapy, reflection, and storytelling. We can’t wait for it to be completed.
Can you walk us through the different stages of production and what they mean?
Brice: Sure. We break it down into three main phases:
Pre-production – concept, budgeting, casting, location scouting, scheduling.
Production – the actual shoot day(s): directing, lighting, camera work, capturing the material.
Post-production – editing, color grading, sound design, delivery.
Each stage has its own rhythm, and success in one sets the tone for the next.
How do these fashion and beauty campaigns/shoots impact the viewer in terms of cultural perspective?
Brice: They reshape the narrative. Seeing Black beauty, bodies, and style framed with care and intention changes what people believe is aspirational. Our work pushes against stereotypes and shows depth, elegance, and complexity, not just trends.
The Hutchinson House has been known as a “Black-owned” home for photographers and stylists. How does knowing you’re doing more than what most other companies set out to do impact the work?
Brice: It’s both a responsibility and a privilege. We’re not just creating content — we’re creating space. Space for creatives to be seen, supported, and respected. That mission makes us go harder, be more intentional, and hold ourselves to a different standard.
What upcoming project or exhibition do you have planned after this?
Brice: We recently wrapped a collaboration with actor Jason Genao and an emerging jewelry brand. It was a clean, stylish shoot that allowed us to blend fashion with Jason’s presence.
We’re also in the process of prepping Be My Peace for the film festival circuit. It’s been a passion project for us, and we look forward to sharing it with a wider audience and seeing how it resonates in that space.
Rhea Jay and Brice Oliver’s production company, the Hutchinson House, has brought much-needed attention and inclusivity in a world of change. Their two unique perspectives lend credence to their work in fashion and beauty campaigns and magazine shoots. The Hutchinson House’s upcoming projects, “The exhibit” and “Be My Peace,” offer a distinctive commercial media avenue. While the former is more culturally driven, the latter treads deeper into the technical territory. The company will continue to broaden its scope of projects, highlighting Black beauty and talent.
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