★ creative services ★

    creative services
    for small businesses with big taste

    one studio, one human, every brief read by ash. branding, websites, social, photo, video, print, handled.

    start a project →see the work

    what's included in creative services

    Creative services is shorthand for the design, content, and strategy work that builds a brand and keeps it moving. Below is what i actually deliver, no fluff categories, no buzzwords pretending to be services.

    Brand identity & strategy

    Logo systems, color, typography, voice, and the brand book that keeps it consistent across every touchpoint.

    Web design & development

    Hand-built, fast-loading sites tuned for conversion and local search, not bloated drag-and-drop templates.

    Social media content

    Real content systems, post templates, and a publishing rhythm a small team can actually keep up with.

    Photo & video production

    On-location shoots, product photography, and short-form video built for social and web.

    Print, signage & packaging

    Postcards, business cards, retail signage, and packaging that earn their postage and get re-shared.

    Marketing strategy & planning

    An honest plan with honest budgets, built around your business, not a generic agency pitch deck.

    how creative services pricing works

    Three honest paths. Pick the one that matches what you actually need this quarter, i'll tell you if you picked wrong before i send a proposal.

    Project

    custom quote

    One-off needs: a logo, a small site, a launch campaign.

    Best when you know exactly what you need.

    Sprint

    $8k to $25k / month

    A focused 30 to 90 day push, rebrand, web rebuild, content blitz.

    Best for hitting a hard deadline.

    Partner

    monthly retainer

    Ongoing creative direction, content, and small builds.

    Best when you want a creative team without hiring one.

    Want the full breakdown? Read how to price creative work without underselling yourself.

    how to choose a creative services partner

    1. Look at category-relevant work. Pretty portfolios are cheap. Ask to see work in your industry or for a business your size.
    2. Demand a clear scope and price. "Starting at" pricing is theater. A solid proposal lists deliverables, timeline, and a fixed or capped number.
    3. Meet the human doing the work. At small studios it's usually the founder. At bigger shops it's often a junior. Both can be right, you just need to know which you're buying.
    4. Test the conversation. If they can't explain your business back to you after one call, they won't get the brand right either.
    5. Check the local fit. Bakersfield and Kern County buyers aren't LA buyers. A partner who understands the market saves months of "almost right" rounds.

    Related reading: why every small business needs a business bestie.

    frequently asked (the honest ones)

    ready to start?

    Tell me what you're trying to do this quarter. I'll write back the same week with a clear plan, not a calendar link.

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