(Spoiler: It’s not just about changing your logo.) We all hit that moment where something just feels… off. Your brand presence on your website no longer feels like you or aligned. Your work has grown, your offers have shifted, your energy is totally different—but your brand? Bless. She’s still stuck in 2020. Let’s talk about […]

How to Know If It’s Time for a Rebrand

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Jamie with Wild & case study and sharing brand resources: My brand storytelling session with Jamie of Wild& was a blast and as she shares below helped her clarify her brand and gave her the inspiration to relaunch her website. As a brand strategist she knows the importance of getting clear on your brand and being intentional! […]

How a Brand Storytelling Session can help you clarify your brand

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It was so much fun hanging with this beautiful family. Celebrating their season of life right now with a Family Lifestyle Session in the fabulous spring weather. Kelly shared, “Amazing! I love these! You captured so many authentic moments so well. I can’t wait to redo my gallery wall with these beautiful pictures!” 

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How Strategic Brand Photos Drive Engagement—Without Feeling Salesy(And why your content deserves better than just boring Canva templates and stock images) Let’s keep it 100—your dream clients are scrolling fast.They’re not stopping for generic stock photos or overdesigned graphics with eight different fonts. They’re looking for something that feels real. Authentic. Trustworthy. Like you. DIY […]

How Strategic Brand Photos Move Your Business Forward—& You Can Ditch Feeling “Salesy”

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Most days Brand Storytelling Sessions take me to the studio but I spent some time in an attic with some skilled (and fun) employees with Reliable Heating and Air and we had a blast creating custom brand images to share their services, highlight their client experience, and highlight the amazing staff that serves their customers […]

Reliable Heating & Air

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When I met Shari Grigsby at a local coffee shop in Raleigh to hear more about her vision for hosting her first ever women’s retreat I asked a lot of questions and resonated with so much of what she shared about creating an inviting space for healing and connection. She invited me to join an […]

Unleashed Radiant Woman Retreat April 2025

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Take a breath, celebrate a win, and ask yourself:“Do my visuals match the value I bring?” Listen to our chat here. Chris shares, “In this vibrant and heart-centered conversation, Dr. Chris Coetzer sits down with Roxanne Engstrom, the creative force behind Hawa Images, to explore the power of visual storytelling for entrepreneurs and business owners. If you’ve ever felt […]

Cary Spotlight Podcast

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Sherita Harkness is a thought leader, author, speaker, business coach, and storyteller that “helps people uncover the magic in their stories through tangible processes and systems.” She helps other leaders in business that are looking to solve complex challenges in the workplace. Her approach and methods are unexpected as she incorporates play and imagination in […]

“Helping people uncover the magic in their stories”

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“So Rox, what is the difference between a brand storytelling session and a traditional headshot session? And how do I know when/if I need one?” This is a frequent question I get now that I primarily serve brands and help them share their story- let’s break it down: In this blog post, I’m sharing details […]

What is a Brand Storytelling Session?

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