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I’ve heard these five phrases as an Indianapolis brand photographer so many times I could recite them in my sleep: “I just need to lose a few pounds first.” “Once my business feels more established.” “When I’m more confident.” “After I figure out my brand.” “Maybe next quarter.” Every single week, I hear from incredible […]

Indianapolis Brand Photographer Shares: 5 Signs You’re Ready for a Brand Session (Even If You Don’t Feel Ready)

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It’s 2026, and if you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard it a hundred times by now: you need video. And honestly? You do. But before you close this tab because the idea of scripting, filming, and editing feels like a whole other job…hear me out. Because video probably doesn’t have to look the way […]

What Business Owners Need to Know about Video in 2026

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I’m guessing you have a website and have used it to grow your business: a place to share your services, let people learn about what you do, and give them a way to reach out and connect with you. But here’s a question to address this month: when was the last time you actually looked […]

You Have a Website, But Is It Actually Working for You?

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If growing your business and getting in front of the right people is a priority this year, you’re already thinking about the right things. But I also know that with that intention comes a whole lot of noise. Should you be on TikTok? Is SEO still worth it? Do you need to be posting Reels […]

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Let me guess. You finally have great, on-brand photos for your business… but posting on Instagram still feels like this: You open the app. You overthink every word. You close the app and tell yourself you’ll post later. We’ve all been there. But as we head into 2026, AI has officially become part of the […]

AI Prompts for Instagram: How to Plan and Write Content That Actually Gets Posted in 2026

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AI feels like a big topic right now, especially for small business owners who already have a lot on their plates! But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and you don’t need to know every tool or understand every update. You can start simple (but you just need to start!). Remember […]

How Small Business Owners Can Start Using AI (Even if You’re Not Techy)

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Brand photography outdoors shot highlighting AI support on computer

Getting your brand photos (and videos!) back is exciting. You open your gallery and suddenly you have 30+ beautiful images that feel like you. Confident. Polished. Elevated. And then comes the very real question: now what do I actually do with all of these? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed after receiving your brand gallery, you’re […]

Brand photo gallery back for Barre brand - full group shot outside

Everywhere you look, AI seems to be the topic of the year. I was reminded of this recently in Vegas. My husband and I had a work trip there, and while I was photographing the event, I noticed every corner of the conference was filled with AI messaging: vendors showcasing new tech, giant screens advertising […]

AI is Everywhere, But Here’s Why Creativity Isn’t Going Anywhere

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If there’s one thing I’m confident we’re going to see more of in 2026, it’s this: connection as one of the biggest marketing trends for small businesses. We’re coming out of seasons where everything felt polished, curated, and a little too put-together. But now, people want real! They want to see the face behind the […]

2026 Marketing Trends for Small Businesses: Why Connection Comes First

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As I look back on 2025, I’m walking away with so much gratitude: for my clients, for the work I get to do every day as an Indianapolis brand photographer, and for the personal growth that shaped this past year. It was full, stretching, creative, and meaningful in ways I didn’t expect. And as a […]

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