Clarity. Impact. Results.
Helping brands tell better stories through powerful photography, smart strategy, and content that connects.
Elevate Your Digital Presence with Kill the Ball Media’s Expertise
Kill the Ball Media is a creative marketing studio led by Joe Santa Maria — a seasoned photographer and strategist with 30+ years of experience helping brands show up at their best. Joe partners with clients to craft authentic, visually powerful content that elevates your story, sharpens your message, and turns attention into action. From gyms and realtors to nonprofits and small businesses, Joe brings clarity, polish, and purpose to every project.
Why Choose to Kill the Ball Media?
Increase Online Visibility:
Your brand will stand out with eye-catching photos and sleek design.
Enhance Brand Recognition:
Consistent, high-quality visuals build credibility and trust with your audience.
Drive Conversion:
A well-designed site guides your visitors seamlessly from curiosity to commitment.
Your Success is Our Mission
Choosing Kill the Ball Media means partnering with a trusted advisor committed to your growth. We’re excited to work with small businesses and non-profits like yours—together, let’s shine a spotlight on what makes you unique.
What Our Clients Say:
“After a less than satisfying experience with another company, I made the switch to Kill the Ball Media for several projects for local businesses including architectural photos, professional headshots, and even a photoshoot with models and I couldn’t be happier.”
— Laura Savage, Director of Marketing, Praesom Healthcare
“I have worked with a number of other web designers and NO ONE compares to Kill the Ball Media!”
— Danielle Desrosiers, The Green Plate
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“Perfect as always. In starting up my new venture, the “Talk of the Commonwealth” podcast, I did what I have done so often in the past. I sought Joe’s counsel, enthusiasm and expertise to help guide me.
In this specific instance I was looking for a particular piece of music, a theme, that would set the mood. I met with Joe and as always, he immediately got what I was going for, the ideas started to flow, and in very short order Kill the Ball Media provided me with just what I needed. The follow up has been great.
In the past Joe has designed ad campaigns, web sites and provided photos for different projects I have been involved in. The work is always first rate but it is the genuine interest in the task at hand that sets him apart. “
“After a less than satisfying experience with another company, I made the switch to Kill the Ball Media for several projects for local businesses including architectural photos, professional headshots, and even a photoshoot with models and I couldn’t be happier.”
“Joe is an excellent photographer who always brings an artistic approach to his work. He is extremely reliable, punctual, and comes to any shoot ready to work! Joe recently photographed a musical performance that I produced and starred in recently at historic Mechanics Hall in Central Massachusetts.
The performance was in honor of my beloved husband who tragically passed away from Covid-19 complications 32 months ago. Joe was able to literally capture my passion, my hope for the future, and my pain in his shots. He understood the event so well and was very “present” all the while working in the background. I was thrilled with his work, his demeanor, and his overall artistic style.
I would recommend Joe and Kill the Ball Media to anyone (specifically in the Performing Arts industry), in addition to anyone who is as critical as I am when it comes to photography. Thank you for helping me to capture this special moment in my life, Joe! I’ll always be grateful for your attention to detail and for making sure I had what I wanted from the event.“
“I’ve worked with Joe now for a number of years, both on website design for a local nonprofit and my business hiring him to do professional photography. Joe is an absolute professional, very responsive and does amazing work. When it comes to web design, social media, media events, and photography Kill The Ball Media is always top of my list!
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“It’s not every day that you find a business colleague who consistently goes above and beyond as Joe does. His drive to constantly improve his services and advocate for his clients makes him a business ally that any business owner is lucky to have.”
“Joe’s an endless well of information, with plenty of perspective on visual branding and how to deliver content to customers effectively.”
What do we do?
Small businesses have the unique opportunity to use localized marketing tactics to attract customers. Local search is a valuable tool that enables small business owners to list their companies in online directories and get visibility for products or services. Businesses can also take advantage of photography services that curate stunning visuals for advertising campaigns. Additionally, having a website is vital for every small business today because it makes it easier for customers to learn more about what they offer.
By using tailored marketing methods like local search, photography, and websites, New England-based small businesses will be able to stay competitive and create opportunities for success that truly stand out.
We’ve done work for some incredible people!
77 Blossom Shop
Absolute Blacktop
Alden
Alexandrov, Metzger and Flanagan
Bay State Savings Bank
Becker College
Beechwood Hotel
Birch Alley
Central Mass Housing Alliance
Daisy Hill Real Estate
Diane Casey Luong, Realtor
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Downtown Worcester Business District
Emily Brill
Erica Ayisi
Fit Club Foundation
Fontaine Bros.
Good Chemistry
Good Chemistry Project 2
Group Benefits Strategies
Harper ELM
Harvey Industries
Hillcrest Inn Resort
Hummingbird Holistic Center
Katies 5K
Kingsbury Club and Spa
Laura Marotta
Mary Beth Benison Foundation
Meg Reiley
New England Association of Teachers of English
New England Psychology Association
Notre Dame Academy
The Odd Fellows Home
Planting the Seed Foundation
Praesom Health Care
Radio Worcester
Revitalize Massage
Saint Vincent Hospital
SCIPUBLAW.COM
The Green Plate
The Heifer Project
The International
Theo’s Breakfast and Lunch
Town of Hudson, MA
Veterans Inc.
Wayside Athletic Club
Windswept Woodcrafts
Worcester Bravehearts
Worcester Country Club
Worcester Central Kid’s Calendar
Worcester Educational Development Foundation
Worcester Fitness
Worcester Fitness Swim Academy
Worcester Magazine
Worcester Public Schools Mini Olympics
Worcester Public Library Foundation
Worcester State University
Worcester Sun
Yoko Miwa
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About Kill the Ball Media
Kill the Ball Media is a New England-based website design and Commercial Photography Agency that creates beautiful and compelling digital content for small businesses, non-profits, and personal branding projects.
