Black chalkboard-style text saying "Who We Are" in cursive script.

Cates Media is a creative media company based in Atlanta, Georgia, built on a commitment to clean visuals, intentional storytelling, and a high standard of craft. Our team brings a cinematic approach to every project, capturing real moments, shaping strong narratives, and delivering polished work that feels both modern and timeless.

We have grown through collaboration with artists, brands, festivals, and publications, creating visuals that connect with audiences across culture, music, and lifestyle. Every project is handled with care, clarity, and respect for the vision behind it. Cates Media exists to bring stories to life, one frame at a time.

Alex Cates founder of Cates Media wearing a black jacket stands in front of a carnival game booth with plush toys and colorful balls, with a game attendant in a yellow vest on the right.
Text on a black background reads 'Featured Projects/Clients' in cursive font.
The male rapper Nelly on stage, wearing a shiny silver t-shirt, black leather pants, a cap, sunglasses, and jewelry, performing during a concert with colorful stage lights at ONE Musicfest
The image shows the words "TRACK AND FIELD" with a black and white checkered pattern in the background.
A male singer performing on stage, holding a microphone with purple and pink stage lighting.
A man performing on stage with a microphone, wearing a denim jacket with metal stud embellishments, a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a dark outfit.
The image features the logo of the rapper and singer rapper Eminem with stylized, angular white text on a black background.
A smiling man with beard and glasses wearing a light blue shirt, posing with hands in a playful gesture, standing against a blue illuminated background with bottles and a bird graphic.
Close-up of a woman boxer Claressa Sheilds, with long, wavy, reddish-brown hair, wearing makeup and a black dress with silver embellishments. Posing for Rolling Out Magazine cover.
Logo with the word 'rollingout' in black and white, with a stylized 'r' as a speech bubble.
Grey Goose vodka logo with a goose flying above the brand name, which is written in large blue letters with a black outline, and a small French flag below.
Stylized name 'Lloyd' in white cursive font on black background.
R&B group Jagged Edge performing on stage, wearing matching light blue outfits, with some holding microphones, and musical instruments visible in the background.
Stylized cursive text that reads 'Jagged Edge' with a black shadow effect.