Spreading cheer for Tom Hussey
Tom Hussey is an award-winning Dallas photographer and director specializing in commercial advertising and lifestyle photography.
With the holidays approaching, Hussey wanted to put new work in front of agencies and potential clients to help drum up business for the new year. Not necessarily a food shooter, he decided to photograph a range of stylized holiday cocktails along with Santa. The result was a To All a Good Nightcap: The 12 Cocktails of Christmas.
HACK created an eBooklet that featured 30 pages and 30 pieces of original photography along with drink recipes to craft your own holiday cheer. The piece is all about capturing the heart of the holiday spirit through mixology and storytelling. Each cocktail in this series isn’t just a recipe—it’s a celebration of tradition, creativity, and the joy we share during this magical season.
“With this project, I reimagined Christmas as a blend of flavors, community, and the cultural traditions that make the holidays so special, said Tom Hussey. “Santa himself takes the lead, narrating each drink with his signature charm and nostalgia. From the boldness of The Smoking Gun to the tropical refreshment of the Key West Mojito, each cocktail tells a story, inviting you to savor not just the taste but the moments they create.”
“This project wouldn’t have been possible without an incredible team. A huge thank you to Patty Hussey from The Production Party for her amazing work as producer and stylist, and played the part of Santa for the drink images. Thanks also to Ken Womack and Mike Stopper from The Agency Hack, for bringing it all together with their festive creative.”
Hussey said, “For me, this project is about more than cocktails—it’s about celebrating the joy of connection, the stories we share, and the memories we create over a glass. Here’s to raising a toast to life’s most spirited moments. Cheers!”
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