BEHIND THE LENS WITH LISA

LISA STRUSOWSKI

Founder, Creative Director, & Editor-in-Chief

As the Founder and Creative Director of Lisa Strusowski Studio, I bring more than 25 years of visionary creative leadership to the worlds of destinations & travel, cuisine, lifestyle, and event storytelling.

My foundation in experience design began in 1998 when I co-designed my own luxury destination wedding on the island of Saint Lucia with my husband. Collaborating with local planners and creatives to build a celebration rooted in place, culture, and atmosphere became an early lesson in meanginful design - revealing how the smallest details from light and texture to environment and emotion, shape the way people experience a moment.

That perspective naturally evolved into a career directing and producing a wide range of corporate, nonprofit, and community experiences. Over the years, I have led creative vision and event production for galas, fundraisers, conferences, executive retreats, and speaker events—always with a focus on connection, storytelling, and elevated guest experiences.

Beyond large-scale productions, Greg and I have spent decades designing, hosting, and catering private celebrations and immersive gatherings, deepening my appreciation for hospitality, culinary culture, and intentional environments. These experiences continue to influence my editorial approach to destination, cuisine, and lifestyle storytelling.

Travel remains one of my greatest sources of inspiration. Exploring new places with my family through local cuisine, markets, traditions, and community culture continually informs my creative perspective and deepens my appreciation for culture, authenticity, and shared experiences.

Today, this multidisciplinarybackground in photography, film making, and experience design shapes the Studio’s Signature Experience: creating customized visual storytelling libraries and strategic creative content that help brands build meaningful, lasting connections with their audiences.

In addition to client work, I serve as Editor-in-Chief of Studio Stories, a digital magazine and film series launching in 2026 that explores destinations, cuisine, lifestyle, and events through editorial storytelling and cinematic visuals.

Whether collaborating with destinations, hospitality brands, chefs, makers, or creative partners, I’m passionate about capturing modern stories, authentic style, and timeless experiences. If you value meaningful storytelling, thoughtful design, and authentic experiences, I’d love to collaborate and bring your vision to life.