Our Model & Mission
Above the Hook exists to document, elevate, and share the story of Highlands, Sandy Hook, and the greater Monmouth County region—the place, the people, the work, and the culture that make it what it is.
We believe places deserve to be represented honestly and beautifully.
And we believe that work should be sustained transparently.
Here’s how we do that—and how you can be part of it.
Services
For Locals
What This Is for You
Above the Hook is a living record of the place you call home.
We create photography, writing, film, and physical artifacts that reflect Highlands and Sandy Hook as they actually are—not as a destination pitch, but as a community shaped by weather, water, work, and people who stay.
This work:
Preserves local history and culture
Builds pride and shared identity
Strengthens the town’s voice beyond seasonal attention
You don’t have to explain this place to us.
We’re already here.
How You Can Support It
Wear and share the brand
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