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STRAIGHT-SHOOTIN’ DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY,
BUILT WITH NORTHERN GRIT & WESTERN SPIRIT.

FOR HARD-WORKIN’ FOLKS WHO GIVE A DAMN ABOUT HOW THEIR BRAND LOOKS, FEELS, & LASTS.

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Hey y’all, I’m Jake!

YOUR LOGO-SLINGIN’, PHOTO-TAKIN’, COFFEE-FUELED CREATIVE.

I’m a Minnesota-born designer and photographer with a love for the western spirit. I help Midwest brands stand out through bold logo design, custom branding systems, and photography that captures the heart of what they do. Whether you’re starting something new or refreshing something old, I bring clarity, craft, and grit to every project.

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WHEN TO HIRE A DESIGNER:

You’ve outgrown your DIY logo and it shows.

Maybe you made it in Canva. Maybe your cousin helped. Either way, it’s not cutting it anymore and you’re ready for a brand that actually reflects the quality of your work.

You’re launching something new
and want to do it right.

Whether it’s a business, product, or side hustle, you know first impressions matter.
A solid logo, clear visual identity, and sharp photos help you look credible from day one.

You’re established, but things feel inconsistent.

You’ve been at it for a while, but your brand feels scattered. You’re using five different fonts, nothing quite matches, and you’re tired of guessing. It’s time to unify everything with intention.

TIME TO DO IT RIGHT

If any of that sounds like you, we should talk. Whether you’re starting fresh or tightening things up, I’m here to help you build something solid.

Let's Get To Work!

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WHAT I OFFER:

MINI BRAND PACKAGE
What’s Included:
- One concept direction
- Primary logo
- Secondary mark or wordmark
- Color palette
- Font pairing suggestion
- One round of revisions
- Basic file exports
Best For: Side projects or early-stage businesses that need a quick, clean foundation.
DELUXE BRAND PACKAGE
What’s Included:
- Two concept directions
- Full logo system (primary, secondary, brand mark)
- Custom color palette and font system
- Brand style guide (PDF)
- Two rounds of revisions
- File export kit
- Real-world brand mockups
Best For: Small businesses or creatives ready for a consistent, usable identity system.
PREMIUM BRAND PACKAGE
What’s Included:
- Everything in the Deluxe Package
- Business card design
- Email signature
- Three social media templates
- Extended brand guide
- Creative direction consult
- 15% off Brand Story Shoot
Best For: Established brands, rebrands, or launches that need a full visual system with extras.
STARTER SITE
What’s Included:
- One-page custom Squarespace site
- Mobile optimization
- Basic SEO setup
- Domain connection
- One revision round
Best For: Freelancers or service providers who want a simple, focused online presence.
STANDARD SITE
What’s Included:
- 4–6 custom pages
- Mobile and tablet optimization
- Brand-integrated design
- Basic SEO and copy guidance
- Launch support
- Two revision rounds
Best For: Businesses that need a polished site to match their brand and grow online.
SITE ADD-ON BUNDLE
What’s Included:
- Everything in the Standard Site
- Seamless brand-to-web handoff
- Launch graphics (social teasers, banners, etc.)
Best For: Clients booking a full brand who want to keep design and web in one place.
HEADSHOT MINI
What’s Included:
- 30-minute session
- One outfit, one location
- Three edited portraits
- Web and print-ready delivery
Best For: Founders, creatives, or teams updating bios and profile images.
PRODUCT SESSION
What’s Included:
- Up to 30 styled product photos
- Studio or lifestyle shoot
- Light prop styling
- High-res edited delivery
Best For: Makers, shops, or brands launching products online or in store.
BRAND STORY SHOOT
What’s Included:
- Location planning
- 40–100 edited images
- Photos of people, workspace, process, and product
- Shot planning and art direction
Best For: Businesses who want authentic, story-driven visuals for web and marketing.
BRAND PHOTO RETAINER
What’s Included:
- Monthly or bi-monthly shoots (3 Month Minimum)
- 15–30 edited images per session
- Consistent content for web and social
- Local travel included
Best For: Service-based businesses who want ongoing visuals that reflect their real work.
BRAND + PHOTOGRAPHY BUNDLE
What’s Included:
- Any Brand Package
- Brand Story Shoot
- Discounted rate when booked together
- Consistent visual style across brand and imagery
Best For: Clients launching with new branding and needing fresh, on-brand photography to match.
SINGLE LABEL DESIGN
What’s Included:
- One custom label or can design
- Print-ready files
- 1–2 concept directions
- Two revision rounds
Best For: Seasonal or new product launches that need to stand out on the shelf.
SERIES PACKAGE
What’s Included:
- 3–5 label variations in a shared system
- Consistent visual design
- Print-ready delivery
Best For: Breweries, roasters, or brands with rotating SKUs or core product lines.
BRAND + PACKAGING BUNDLE
What’s Included:
- Deluxe Brand Package
- Up to three label designs
- Visual system applied across brand and packaging
Best For: CPG startups or rebrands launching into retail with a cohesive look.