The answer is no. And the list could go on and on. There are so many professions in the creative industry that seem to overlap more than they actually do.

Best bet? Just do your research and ask questions! No one will get mad at you for asking questions before trying to refer someone to you! We are grateful. :)

Happy Friday!
Autumn

P.S. Do my photography skills overlap with anything in the list above? Nope. Happy to help you find someone though!

I never EVER expect people to shop local when they can't find something they really want/need from a local maker/service provider. BUT, if you do have the opportunity to find the item you're looking for locally, please do it.

For example, I committed to purchasing 100% of my holiday gifts locally this year. I bought gifts from Homage, Cuffed by Nano, Red Giraffe Designs, Happy Go Lucky, CubShrub, Celebrate Local, Black Radish Creamery, Watershed Distillery, Grandview Theater, Vernacular, and Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

Here's proof:

Yes, I'm an early shopper and I know that makes me crazy.

​So why do I stay committed? I actually explained this via a Facebook post last year:

Thanks to everyone who will support local this holiday season. Yes, Small Business Saturday is tomorrow, but every day of the year could include a better commitment to your local economy.

Happy (Black) Friday!
​Autumn

First, follow these steps:

1. Seriously think about why the photos are being created. Headshots? Brand photography? Group/team photo? Products? A special event? This matters SO much.
2. Do the photos need to have a certain look? Have you seen styles of photography you really like? Show your photographer, or look for a photographer who can capture that style!
3. Consider being "seasonal" vs. "seasonless." (Yes, this is my marketing brain getting very specific!)
   - Seasonal: Like Julie (photo above), you need some seasonal brand photography for social media. You choose to have a shoot with these lovely fall colors - great!
   - Seasonless: You need new headshots but it's fall right now - but if someone sees these photos just a few months, it'll be obvious that they were taken a whie ago. If you want the headshots to look "seasonless," and last much longer than a few weeks, consider getting them taken in front of greenery (like pine!) if you'd like them outdoors, or indoors with studio lighting.

Don't assume warm weather is the only time to utilize the outdoors for photographs.

• Fall is an obvious time to take a lot of colorful photos.
• Winter can add some drama to your photos.
• Winter also (usually) means lots of clouds, which are AMAZING for softly-lit portraits.
• The best time to take photos in the summer, in my opinion? One to two hours before sunset.

What can be taken indoors (aka any time of the year!)?
Nearly anything, as long as 1) you're not looking for a specific outdoor look, and 2) you can find a photographer comfortable with indoor photography (likely with some studio lighting).

Happy Friday!
​Autumn

I met Brandi two years ago and within one month, we decided to  begin working together. We started a small, intimate, monthly networking group. With photography and mindfulness, Brandi and I had no professional common ground - but we were excited, so we started with a group of ten women. The uncommon ground grew: holistic health, graphic design, art, consulting, writing, skincare, coaching, and education.

What we've been able to do with each other, for each other, and in support of each other is truly astonishing. We help each other grow our networks, we trade services, we have fun socially, and truly grow closer as friends each month.

My point? Don't grow only within your industry. Grow outside of it. You might grow taller than you ever imagined.

Happy Friday!
Autumn

Interested in starting to use flash with your DSLR camera? Let's talk about it!

Just remember - there are huge differences between built-in and external flash options. If you want to have more control and have the option to make your photos as creative as you like, you'll need to purchase an external flash.

Always feel free to contact me with questions!

Happy Friday!
​Autumn