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What Sets High-Performing Rural Businesses Apart (Spoiler Alert: It’s Branding)

November 28, 2025

When I talk about branding a business, a lot of things come up: Fonts, logos, colors, photos… it can start to feel like something only polished or design-oriented businesses care about. I have legit heard businesses say well “all of that is too fancy for my rural business”.

But here’s the truth:

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Christmas shopping guide for small businesses in southern Saskatchewan

Every year, I love using the holiday season as an excuse to slow down, cozy up with some coffee, and celebrate some of my favorite small businesses. This year on social media, I will be sharing my 12 Days of Shopping Small where I highlight a dozen incredible makers, shops, and service providers that I genuinely love and personally use.

12 Days of Shopping Small: My Favorite Local + Rural Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

November 13, 2025

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pumpkin head photoshoot in rural Saskatchewan

Rural Magic: When Pumpkins Come to Life in Southern Saskatchewan

October 31, 2025

Let me set the scene…
The garden has died off for the winter. The last blooms have wilted, the vines are crisp, and the air carries that sharp October bite. All is quiet… or so you think… until the pumpkins come to life.

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Cypress Hills Saskatchewan mini Session

Mini sessions in Cypress Hills are a beautiful way to capture your family, the colours in the fall are absolutly stunning and the scenery provides the perfect backdrop. Mini sessions are only 15 minutes long so a little preparation makes all the difference. Here are my best tips to help things go smoothly:

What You Need to Know For A Stress Free Cypress Hills Mini Session

October 2, 2025

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community practicing yoga together while brand photographer captures the closing ceremonies at Lucent festival

Capturing Community: Brand Storytelling at Lucent Festival

September 23, 2025

Brand photography is so much more than capturing a moment or creating a pretty image, it tells a story.

When I photographed the Lucent Festival closing ceremonies, my goal wasn’t just to capture the morning, but to create a visual narrative the festival can use all year long.

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Flower farmer sisters look at flowers in their garden during a brand photography photo session

This flower farm branding shoot was an absolute dream come true! As a fellow cut flower enthusiast, I loved capturing the story of B & B Blooms, right where their story starts, in the flower garden. Beth and Bre wanted photos that showed not just their beautiful bouquets, but the behind-the-scenes of farming and the personal touch their customers love.

Flower Farm Brand Photography with B & B Blooms

September 19, 2025

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What a Trip to the Thrift Store Taught Me About Marketing

September 3, 2025

I have always loved a good costume event. Back in my college days, my girlfriends and I used to flock to Value Village whenever we needed the perfect thrifted piece to complete a look. We’d weave through the racks, laughing and holding up the most outrageous finds, hoping to stumble across something unforgettable. One day, […]

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woman moves auger around grain bins during brand photography session

If you’ve ever found yourself wrestling with outdated tools in your business—whether it’s your website, your systems, or your photos—this one’s for you. A while back, I got so frustrated trying to update my website that I rage-quit the whole thing. I just wanted to swap out a few photos and tweak some copy. Simple, […]

Is Your Rural Business Ready for a Refresh? What a Website Redesign Taught Me About Branding Photos That Work.

July 31, 2025

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