DogWaterChamp / Cleveland, Ohio

Differentdisciplines.One vision.

Photography, film, immersive 360° imagery and digital experiences for places with something to say.

An independent creative studio shaped by a lifetime of art, technical work and production.
01 / The perspective

More than one way to see.

I'm Gene Stovicek. DogWaterChamp is an amalgam of a lifetime of interests, work and experimentation.

My background moves between photography, fine art, design, technical trades, business leadership and large-scale event production. I've learned in classrooms, workshops, studios and from the people generous enough to share what they know.

Friends introduced me to screen printing and printmaking before I went on to print color photographs and study color theory in college. Those experiences helped shape a practice built on curiosity, craftsmanship and a willingness to work across disciplines.

Each perspective informs the next. DogWaterChamp is where they converge.

02 / The approach
“An artist's eye. A technician's curiosity. An understanding of how things work.”

Creative thinking, grounded in practical experience.

03 / The studio

Considered from every angle.

Every space has its own character. The work begins with understanding what makes it distinct.

DogWaterChamp combines photography, video, immersive tours and digital presentation to help businesses and organizations show their work, their spaces and their stories with clarity and intention.

From the first frame to the final presentation, the goal is work that looks exceptional and serves a purpose.

04 / The name

Why DogWaterChamp?

People hear DogWaterChamp and think it’s a joke or a jab—like “dog water” means low-quality or disposable. But that says more about how they treat their dogs than anything else. For me, dog water is held to the highest standard. I bring the good water, the fresh water—the kind you'd pack for your best friend on the hottest day. That care and thoughtfulness? That’s what I bring to every shoot, every edit, every detail. It's not about what you're willing to drink. It's about what you deserve—and making sure even the smallest things meet that mark.