"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
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Stories that matter

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Danielle Clardy is the founder of DLC Media ready to tell her brand story with intention. Her brand is open, honest, transparent, and efficient. DLC Media is rooted in storytelling, strategy, and authenticity. Danielle balances the creative side (capturing content, telling stories, producing podcasts) with the strategic side (campaign planning, social strategy, performance insights) for […]

Danielle Clardy with DLC Media

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20 Ways to Use Your Gallery (Beyond Just a New Headshot) A brand storytelling session is one of the easiest ways to create a ton of content for your business in a short amount of time. When it is gallery delivery day it can be overwhelming – in a great way but I want these […]

Top 20 Ways to Use Your Brand Storytelling Photos

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Let’s get one thing straight:No one is taking your business seriously if your About page still has an iPhone photo you cropped from a wedding or pulled from your camera roll. Seriously- if we are charging professional rates for a service or product but have a duct taped website and photos that are all stock […]

Why should we invest in professional brand storytelling photography?

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Let’s get into it…. short answer….If you’re building a brand online, you need a brand refresh session once a year. Longer answer (because nuance matters): your business isn’t static and your visuals shouldn’t be either. Your brand evolves as you evolve. Your offers shift. Your confidence grows. Your audience and ideal clients can shift. The […]

How often do you need a Brand Storytelling Session?

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Tim Steinke is launching Resolve coaching with a wealth of wisdom gained working in corporate spaces and seeing the need for personal growth and resources for individuals and teams to perform at their best. “I want my clients to feel special, important and heard.” His desire is to help people work better together and co-design […]

Tim Steinke with Resolve Coaching

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Jalen Ventrone is the definition of a multi-passionate entrepreneur. I have loved getting to know her and when she booked a storytelling session I was so excited! She is fierce, grounded, and deeply committed to impact. As the founder of Raleigh Waxo, She Thrives 101, and Holistic Harmony, Jalen isn’t just building businesses, she is […]

“I make my own life& rules” Jalen’s Brand Session

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When Christina Kirkey (the leader of the Pink Empire Pinup) told me her brilliant idea for a slumber party vibe brand storytelling session to start the new year I was so excited! And it was- in true Pinup vibes- fabulous, fun, girly, and PINK! Our Brand storytelling sessions last year (building a Pink Empire, Pinup […]

Pinup’s Slumber Party Jan 2026

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When it comes to your brand storytelling session, the most important element isn’t the backdrop; it’s you. Always. But… let’s keep it real: the right locations can take your photos from “cute headshot” to “wow, this actually feels like my brand.” Thoughtful spots add depth, on brand vibes, more personality, and context to your images. […]

Fab Locations for Your Brand Storytelling Session (& Why They Matter)

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It was such a full circle moment for me to partner with the mayor of my community of Knightdale Jessica Day. Before moving to the Raleigh area my husband sent me a video of her speaking and we absolutely loved her vibe and started researching more about the community of Knightdale- we love the diverse […]

Mayor Jessica Day

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