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What a fun site! Blend Artistry is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based makeup and hair stylist company that specializes in weddings.  Megan, the owner, came to me wanted something FRESH that spoke to her as an artist – drawing inspiration from paintings, we wanted to showcase the more creative side of being a makeup artist and hair […]

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I’ve talked about how to up your social media game in the past, but I’m diving deep with this branding tip.  A big thing I talk about often is branding for your target market, your ideal client, not for you.  Once you have the dream logo and dream website, it’s time to pull it all […]

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Gramercy Park is refined and sophisticated. For a timeless, classic look, and clients to match. It’s editorial with clean lines and graphic overlays like your favorite magazine. Available now in the shop! Purchase here —-> Gramercy Park  

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This site was SO MUCH FUN to design! Abby is a teacher, wife, momma, and education and lifestyle blogger who is super passionate about what she does.  She didn’t want the typical education website with the same primary colors – she wanted it to showcase her personality as well! We brought in a scripted, handwritten […]

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I was so stoked to start this custom branding and web design project, because living in Cincinnati means we only get to admire the calm vibe of the west coast from afar.  As a wedding photographer (for those that didn’t know, I’ve also been a wedding photographer for 10 years!), it’s even more rare to […]

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It’s Launch Day for Amanda Donaho Photography !!! I can’t tell you how much I loved this custom project! Bold editorial vibes come together with classic elegance for the perfect combination. Every page has a new surprise, and it’s like flipping through an issue of Vogue. To say I’m obsessed is an understatement. Scroll to see […]

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Something I live my life by, and unabashedly love, is lists. I always have lots of notebooks lying around, lots of notes on my phone, and lots of filled pages in my Day Planner.  For real, a good schedule is the only way to go. So many business owners have admitted to me that they […]

How I Stay On Schedule As A Small Business Owner – Business Tips – Branding 101 – Advice For Creatives

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You might be wondering, what does imagery have to do with branding?? Ya’ll, everything! Consistent imagery instills a professional impression on your potential clients AND discourages confusion on what your brand voice actually is.  With consistent imagery, telling your story becomes much, much easier. Today, I’m coming at you with a quick tip about what […]

Using Consistent Imagery In Your Brand – Branding 101 – Custom Branding and Web Design for Creatives

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You’ve got your website, you’ve got the ideas, now it’s time to start implementing your content! Prepping your images for a website is crucial to keeping it running fast.  Studies show that if people aren’t impressed with your website within the first 5 seconds, they ‘ll move on to another site, and this includes loading […]

Showit Tutorial – Prepping Your Images – Branding and Web Design for Creatives

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I’ve talked about how to up your social media game in the past, but I’m diving deep with this branding tip.  A big thing I talk about often is branding for your target market, your ideal client, not for you.  Once you have the dream logo and dream website, it’s time to pull it all […]

Branding 101 – The Top 5 Tips On How To Build Trust On Social Media With Your Brand – Branding and Web Design for Creatives

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This blog post is long overdue! Back in late November/early December, my dearest friend Amanda Donaho (Amanda Donaho Photography – check her out!) hosted a retreat specifically geared towards women creative business owners.  The idea behind it was that getting together with like-minded lady bosses can feed the soul in such a way that makes […]

The Illuminare Retreat – A Retreat for Creatives – Branding & Web Design Educator

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With the launch of the new shop, I’m so excited to get the templates into the hands of all of you amazingly creative entrepreneurs out there.  As I mentioned in my launch post, I’ll be adding more templates to the Spring 2018 Street Name Collection in the coming weeks, and I couldn’t be more thrilled […]

Win it! Template Giveaway! – The Site Shop Launch – Pre-Designed Showit 5 Templates for Creatives

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It’s been a long time since I blogged, but for good reason!!! I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes on something sooooo exciting!!! If you haven’t noticed, the website has gotten a much needed facelift, and that includes a very cool addition – The Site Shop!! It’s been a dream of mine for a […]

Introducing The Site Shop – A Pre-Designed Showit Template Shop! – Branding and Web Design for Creatives

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Technology these days can be sooooo overwhelming! With 15 different types of social media avenues out there (I’m probably exaggerating, but it definitely feels like there’s 15!), knowing the best way to navigate the waters, can be tough.   As always, my biggest advice is to be authentic and intentional! If you’re anything but, people will see right […]

How To Up Your Social Media Game – Branding and Web Design

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Branding 101, Business

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