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THE CITY SELECT

Creative

Media

THE CITY SELECT is a creative production studio founded by Rebecca Gilbert. Specializing in the hospitality and lifestyle spaces, we deliver social-optimized photography, videography, and comprehensive event coverage in NYC and beyond. We partner with independent businesses and emerging brands to shape their visual identity and elevate their digital presence.

We operate as a full-service creative partner. Our work spans professional photography and cinematic videography, balancing polished digital assets for web with engaging, lo-fi content tailored for modern social platforms.

By pairing multi-format visuals with intentional social media management and strategic copywriting, we deliver cohesive creative direction that feels authentic, looks beautiful, and meaningfully connects with your community.

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Boutique Execution

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High-Touch Strategy

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Selected Features

From THE CITY SELECT E-Magazine

Little luxuries that make your home feel like a 5-star hotel

Elevate your daily living with small, intentional upgrades that bring the boutique hotel experience into your everyday spaces.

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Consumption is ruining your creativity

How constant media consumption crowds out original thought, and how to reclaim the quiet space needed to create.

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Supper clubs are reimagining city dining through connection & community

A look into how independent dining clubs are shifting the culinary landscape from commercial transactions to meaningful human connection.

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Rebecca Gilbert built THE CITY SELECT from a lifelong passion for crafting beautiful visuals and helping independent businesses find their place in the world. With a background in corporate branding and hospitality, Becca seamlessly navigates behind-the-scenes logistics while keeping her eye firmly on the final creative vision.

Her work is deeply inspired by how our surroundings affect our mood and well-being. She believes a brand's digital space should feel just like a welcoming physical room, giving people an immediate sense of connection.

Bringing a grounded, intentional approach to every shoot, Becca directs all creative execution from photography to short-form video. She partners with brands to uncover what makes them distinct, believing that businesses deserve to be seen for who they truly are. Through her work, she creates inviting, visually rich worlds that people genuinely want to experience.

ABOUT
BECCA

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