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Wedding Branding

Caitlin & Bert | A Navy and Pink Wedding Brand in Progress

I love how this pink, navy, and cream wedding brand is coming together for Caitlin and Bert’s May 2017 wedding in Nashville, Tennessee. Caitlin’s Mom actually found me on instagram! Ha! Gotta love social media. After our initial talk I knew Caitlin wanted a modern, but romantic wedding brand. She definitely wanted pink, navy, and […]

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Artist Feature

Artist Feature | Jennifer Larsen Photography

IMAGE BY NATALIE FRANKE PHOTOGRAPHY I am always so privileged to meet so many great vendor friends via the Rising Tide Society. Jennifer Larsen is no different. She is a wonderful photographer and owner of Jennifer Larsen Photography from New Jersey that I participated in a styled shoot with. I asked Jennifer some questions about […]

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Branding, Tips

Less is More | Why Having a Simple Brand is Oh So Good

I’m a big fan of less is more and a clean brand. It’s so refreshing to see a clean, but branded, website. Just because something seems “simple” doesn’t mean that a lot of thought was put into it. “…your logo is just ONE part of your ENTIRE brand…” I sometimes get clients who love a logo layout […]

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Branding

Theresa Bridget Photography | A Reflection of the Branding Process

You may recall I finished up a full rebrand with Theresa of Theresa Bridget Photography this past January and it was awesome! Theresa now has a beautiful modern vintage cream and aqua brand that truly resonates with both her and her ideal client. I followed up with her to ask a few questions about her […]

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Branding, Tips

How To Choose a Business Name | Branding Tip

Choosing a business name can be hard when you are just starting out. It’s even harder if you have decided to revisit your branding and change your name as well. Why is it so hard? Because our business is our baby! We pour our blood, sweat, and tears into seeing it be successful and the name of […]

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Artist Feature

Artist Feature | Mollie Marrocco | Wedding Planner

I met Mollie Marrocco of That Bridal Blush via The Rising Tide Society. She posted about needing vendors for an upcoming beach glam styled shoot happening in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I posted I was interested and she contacted me about it and we got started! Mollie was kind enough to answer a few questions about […]

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Wedding Branding

Sarah & Brett | Wedding Brand | Styled Shoot

I had the amazing last minute opportunity to work with the lovely Uche of Designs by Oochay. She is a lovely floral designer in my local Tuesdays Together group whose invitation girl dropped out last minute for a styled shoot she had planned that was coming up in a few days. I was more than […]

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Branding

Aubrey Lane Photography | Photographer Brand

I love love how this soft and elegant brand came together for a photographer using subtle pinks, creams, and sage. I created a mood board for the brand, then a logo, brand board, stationery, and website.I wanted to convey elegant romance with luxury for this brand. Check out the final result below.   Images by […]

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Branding, Tips

Why A High End Client Isn’t For Everyone

  I often hear and see businesses who say “I’m trying to get a more high-end client” and whenever I hear that the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I say that because of course EVERYONE wants a high-end client because high-end means more money and while that is a good thing, […]

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Aubrey & Steven | Wedding Brand | Styled Shoot

This past December I got to participate in a styled shoot with so many new vendor friends courtesy of The Rising Tide Society. Corrine Kensington of Corrine Kensington Photography approached me about designing a wedding brand and invitation suite for a Marvin Gaye inspired shoot full of gold, black, and glam. I, of course, jumped […]

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