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 […]
April 25, 2025
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 […]
April 24, 2025
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 […]
April 23, 2025
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 […]
April 21, 2025
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 […]
April 2, 2025
“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 […]
April 1, 2025
Justine Kottmann is an independent contractor with Illinois Real Estate Partners who reached out to co create brand images that will help her communicate her story and connect with her clients. She offers her clients a professional and versatile service in the Chicago area- focusing on homes in the suburbs of Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and […]
March 31, 2025
Jamie Engelhardt is the visionary behind Wild&; a brand strategy company that helps her clients identify and utilize their unique brand to drive their business. She helps her clients show up and build confidence as they create a business they love that is aligned with them. We recently partnered for a full Brand Storytelling session […]
March 29, 2025
Jen Shepard of Resilience Rewired invited me to photograph her and her friends of 30 years when they got together in Raleigh. Missy, Brooke, and Jen have been friends since they were young girls and they wanted to celebrate the joy and friendship they have built over the years. Jen shared that she most wanted […]
March 18, 2025
