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

Stories that matter

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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January 31, 2026

I was so excited to partner with another brand photographer for her brand session! Mabyn Ludke is a talented brand storyteller in the Charlotte and surrounding area of North Carolina that needed a vibrant and fun brand session before her launch of her new website. – it is GORGEOUS- and shout out to the same […]

Mabyn Ludke Brand Photographer

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January 29, 2026

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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December 31, 2025

Shari Grigsby is the force behind the Unleashed Radiant Woman Retreat and she invited me to photograph her retreat in April and in November. We also had the opportunity to have a Brand Storytelling Session for her because while you need event images if you lead or plan events you also need brand storytelling images […]

Shari Grigsby Brand Session

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December 29, 2025

Kylie Lambert of Kylie Lambert Counseling is supportive, feminine, inviting, warm, compassion, and lively leader. Kylie invites her clients to be seen and wants them to know she will hold them safely while they reach into their goals and lean into vulnerability, like “being surrounded by their biggest cheerleader in an autonomous way.” She works […]

Kylie Lambert Counseling

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December 20, 2025

1️⃣ “I’m not photogenic.” (You don’t have to be, confidence + direction beats “photogenic” every time.) 2️⃣ “I’ll book once I get more clients.” (Bold visibility is how those clients find you.) 3️⃣ “I don’t have time.” (Investing in yourself is what creates the breakthrough you keep waiting for.) If you want aligned clients, confidence, […]

Top 3 excuses I hear for avoiding a brand storytelling session

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December 5, 2025

THE NEWS IS OUT so I can share too and celebrate Sweet Pea Waxing Boutique and the women who make it a special place! “We are beyond thrilled to announce that we have been voted Raleigh’s Best Waxing for 2025 by News Observer. This incredible honor is a reflection of the hard work and exceptional talent […]

Sweet Pea Waxing Boutique

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November 1, 2025

Visionary VIP Day isn’t just a brand session. Nope it was created with feedback from my fave clients who said “I LOVED this all AND I would love even more support- for what to wear, etc to take it next level” and if you know me I am all about elevating and creating an amazing […]

Visionary VIP Session- let’s create an amazing experience for you!

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October 30, 2025

Sarah Walker is the founder of Wolf Consulting Services and we had such an amazing time at her Visionary VIP Session! After working in operations for nearly a decade, she launched Wolf Consulting to “support other business owners who may not be ready for full-time help, but still need a strategic partner to zoom out, […]

Sarah Walker of Wolf Consulting Services

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October 29, 2025