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How to Use Your Brand Photos All Year Round

Imagine this: you’ve just wrapped up a branding session, and you’re feeling empowered and thrilled with the images that capture your essence and tell your business story. Now, you’re faced with the big question: how can these photos work for you throughout the year? I offer a brand subscription service that allows for images to be crafted and created throughout …

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Headshots vs Brand Photos: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

If you’ve ever looked at your current photo and thought, “I probably need to update this,” you’re not alone. Many business owners assume the next step is a quick headshot—and sometimes that’s exactly right. Other times, what they really need is something deeper. After years of working with women business owners, I’ve learned that the real question isn’t “What kind …

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Branding with Purpose: Dr. Julie George’s Holistic Approach to Women’s Wellness

Helping Rivercreek Wellness Share a Powerful Message of Healing When Dr. Julie George of Rivercreek Wellness reached out for updated branding images, I knew we’d be creating something more than just headshots—we’d be capturing the heart of a practice that’s changing lives. With over 7 years of experience in the health and wellness space, Dr. Julie’s approach is deeply rooted …

Client Relationship

The Heart of Your Photography Experience

Creating and maintaining a positive client experience is essential to my work as a photographer. Your journey with me is more than just a session—it’s about feeling valued, comfortable, and confident from start to finish. A great experience ensures that your session is enjoyable, stress-free, and results in images that truly capture your story. Whether we’ve worked together before or …

Celebrate Kindness with the Gift of Photography

The power of kindness & Photography Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 9 – 15, 2025 and is a wonderful reminder that small gestures can create lasting joy. Whether it’s a heartfelt compliment, a thoughtful gift, or a simple smile, kindness has the power to make someone’s day brighter. As a photographer, I believe in capturing moments that matter—whether …

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Why Branding Sessions Are a Game-Changer for Your Business

Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Sessions When it comes to promoting your business or personal brand, high-quality, intentional imagery is essential. Branding sessions are a perfect way to tell your story visually and connect with your audience. Below, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about branding sessions to help you feel confident and prepared for your own experience. …

Announcing Our New Brand: Compass Rose Photography

New Year, New Brand This year, we celebrate 7 years in business and things have been moving and shaking around here lately. I am extremely excited to announce that as of February 2024, Believe Create Inspire will now be known as Compass Rose Photography, LLC.  New Logo and brand colors For some time now, I have been wrapping my head …

Behind the Lens at Compass Rose Photography

Hello and welcome! 👋🏻 If you’re new here, I’m delighted to have you join me. It has been a while since I have popped on here to introduce myself. With a passion for creativity and making a difference in this world, in 2018, I founded my photography business. Whether you’re seeking to capture personal moments, build a creative brand, or …

A Conversation with Jessica of Bark and Gold Photography

Meet Jessica with Bark and Gold Photography This week, I am featuring a fellow business owner and great friend, Jessica Wasik of Bark and Gold Photography. Jessica is an amazing pet photographer in the Pittsburgh area and I hope you enjoy learning more about her. 1. Tell me a little bit about yourself and what you do.To put it simply, I’m an …