About

A simple idea.

Good creatives shouldn't have to beg for discovery. Good clients shouldn't have to scroll for hours hoping to find the right match. I built the thing that should've existed already.

The Bureau

The Creative Bureau is where NYC clients find vetted creatives—photographers, stylists, makeup artists, videographers, and event designers—without the endless scroll.

How It Works

For Creatives

Create your profile, showcase your portfolio, set your rates. Get discovered by clients actively looking for your skills.

For Clients

Browse vetted talent by category, view portfolios, and reach out directly. No middlemen, no agency fees.

For Everyone

Stop scrolling. Start working. We made finding creative talent as simple as it should be.

Categories

Find what you need

Photographers

Events, portraits, fashion, product, editorial.

Videographers

Events, commercial, social content, documentaries.

Hair & Makeup

Weddings, editorial, events, special occasions.

Stylists

Fashion, wardrobe, personal styling.

Event Designers

Florals, decor, production, installations.

Graphic Designers

Branding, print, digital, packaging.

Models & Talent

Commercial, editorial, brand ambassadors.

Venues

Studios, event spaces, unique locations.

NYC creative studio

The Founder

Dale Slade

"Instagram isn't a portfolio—it's a slot machine. Agencies take 30%. Thumbtack is a race to the bottom. Talented people deserve better infrastructure."

I've been embedded in NYC's creative scene long enough to see what's broken. This is the fix.

Dale Slade, Founder of The Creative Bureau

Join Us

We're onboarding founding members now.

Launching February 2026

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