SUPER VOLTA

Photography for the bold, the weird, and the wildly on-brand.

Photography for the bold, the weird, and the wildly on-brand.

Led by Scott Starr, Bailey Fiste, and John Daniel Thomas III, Super Volta is where direction meets design, and craft meets instinct. We don’t just capture visuals—we build them from the ground up. If it needs to look good, feel alive, and tell the story right…we’re already rolling.

Scott Starr

Founder / Art Director /
Cinematographer / Producer
Scott Starr is the kind of creative force who doesn’t just wear many hats—he designs them, shoots them in perfect light, and probably screen prints the label too. As the founder of Super Volta and creative director at Rev Pop, Scott has spent almost three decades shaping brands through sharp-eyed design, emotionally resonant photography, and cinematic storytelling that cuts deep.

A former big-agency designer who walked away from glossy campaigns for the big man with a gut feeling to build a boutique firm around a community of fellow liberated creators, Scott turned his attention to serving small businesses and indie-minded entrepreneurs—people who value soul over spectacle. His sense of the lens is driven by instinct and honesty; whether it’s a commercial shoot, documentary short, or original film, Scott thrives at the intersection of intuition and intention, fusing into something inherently human, always artful, and far less expected.

Scott’s creative compass is guided by a writer’s candor, a musician’s edge, and an auteur’s sentiment that story is everything. Open to projects of any scale and style, Scott crafts concepts for wide-release advertising and intimate portraits with his signature raw feeling and a radical clarity, equal parts emotional and aesthetic. The result is media that not only moves the needle. It moves people.

Super Volta is Scott's electrifying production vehicle for evocative, empowering stories. Housed in Rev Pop’s converted bowling alley studio in Bay View with Scott at the helm, it's where a tight-knit crew develops content that carries real meaning. With an eye for texture and truth, Scott's direction delivers visuals that reflect more than what's in the frame—Super Volta's work captures the bona fide why.

Scott, ergo Super Volta’s approach is hands-on, obsessive, and refreshingly unfiltered. When he’s not behind the camera, Scott’s behind the curtain—producing, editing, lighting, sound mixing, and pushing pixels–fueling his addiction to creating “cool shit.” He’s also a massive proponent of investing in cutting-edge gear and experimenting with the latest technology to amplify the true stories caught when we face the flash or hit record.

An unabated daydreamer always chasing that next idea yet grounded in the belief that smaller teams, deeper relationships, and smarter storytelling make for the most moving media, Scott Starr is forever in focus, embodying the same Rev-olutionary vision and Pop-art punch from which he founded Rev Pop in 2006.

Bailey Fiste

Photographer / Editor /
Cinematographer / Producer
A consummate artist whose talents contain multitudes, Bailey operates with a quiet confidence behind the camera and his drum set, which lives in the Rev Pop studio when he’s not on tour. Those who know him best believe Bailey speaks loudest through creative expression – visually, musically, and more. At Super Volta, Bailey’s emotive imagery is the opposite of understated; it captures what can’t be articulated with a gentle edge and genuine point of view.

Photography has been one of Bailey’s callings since childhood, an eager teen entrusted with shooting special occasions for clients decades older than him and taking senior photos for his sisters. His artistic potential and ability to document fleeting moments didn’t go unnoticed by the small, tight-knit community Bailey grew up in, and his gift continued to resonate when he moved to Milwaukee to turn this passion into so much more than a hobby.

When a mutual connection introduced Bailey to Scott for a portfolio review, he offered him a job on the spot. Ever-evolving as a triple-threat designer, illustrator, and photographer, Bailey's been a Rev Pop staple since 2018 and is a founding member of Super Volta.

Bailey's easygoing demeanor and invaluable design experience make him an essential presence in-studio and on-location, from spearheading an editorial shoot to being the fly-on-the-wall at a brand event. A tried-and-true teammate who recognizes that time is of the essence, Bailey knows his way around a strategized shotlist and can also be the guy to capture moving content at the drop of a hat. He doesn't miss a beat.

John Daniel
Thomas III

Cinematographer / Editor / Producer
A filmmaker views the world through their personal lens, and JT approaches projects with a humanity, wholeheartedness, and creative joy that takes Super Volta cinematic content from top-notch aesthetics to truly authentic productions.

JT shows up to shoots with an energy that can’t be taught or bought. It’s innate. It’s infectious. And it adds more than another razor-sharp eye and keen artistic understanding to the Super Volta team. It’s a vibrance, depth of perspective, and magnetic life force that infuses his work with soul and spirit.

It’s unsurprising that JT invested in his first camera before he was even old enough to pick out his first car. JT’s integrity as an artist and skill set as a storyteller exceed his years, evident in his Milwaukee creative connections and cultural influence. After seeing some compelling content JT captured for another local brand, Scott knew he had to bring him on board.

At Super Volta, JT stages, films, edits, and expertly synthesizes video and audio to showcase subjects in the truest “light.” He is passionate about making an impact by focusing on stories that matter, giving a voice to the voiceless and inspiring new ways of thinking through narrative expression and entertainment. He never shies away from an opportunity to collaborate with anyone who is also pursuing excellence in their craft – his client list features celebrities, musicians, major fashion labels, and professional athletes alike. (We won't name names.)

Rev Pop’s resident “good vibes coordinator” is a sought-after creator and an indispensable asset to Super Volta. JT’s positivity behind the camera is palpable, and his eternal enthusiasm makes him a natural fit for client interviews, earning us many fans and maybe a free cold one along the way.

THE
GEAR

Still Cameras

Hasselblad XD2 100C
Hasselblad 907X
Nikon D850

Strobe Lighting

Profoto B1 (x2)
Profoto B10x (x2)

Aerial

Mavic Pro 3 Cine
Mavic Pro 2 Zoom

Sound

Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 32-Bit
Tascam Portacapture X8 32-Bit
Sennheiser MKH 416 (x2)
DJI Mic 2 Lav (x4)

Motion Cameras

Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K
Sony FX3 4K
DJI Ronin 4D 8K

Motion Lenses

ZEISS CP.3 16mm T2.9
ZEISS CP.3 50mm T1.5
DZOFilm Catta Ace FF 18-35mm T2.9
DZOFilm Catta Ace 70-135mm T2.9
Nanomorph Anamorphic 50 T2.4
Nanomorph Anamorphic 27 T2.4
Nanomorph Anamorphic 35 T2.4
Sony FE 28-70mm F2

Constant Lighting

Aputure Amaran 300c (x2)
Nanlite Forza 300 (x2)
Nanlite Forza 500
Intellytech LiteCloth 2x2 (x2)
Intellytech LiteCloth Mega 3x5
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