Posts by Jess Kasteler
Up Close With the New Visual Direction for MARA
This past month has been full of reimagining, restructuring, and reinventing the business we want to be running and the experience we want to be providing for our clients. Included in that has been refining the MARA brand and we wanted to share a look at our new mood board! 01. Textural The brand…
Read MoreStepping into a Season of Change.
Today, we are officially stepping into a season of change, of growth, & of rebirth. For years, I’ve felt nudged toward slowness & have increasingly found my soul aching for calm & simplicity. Ignoring this ache has manifested itself in my life through health issues, anxiety, depression, & ultimately a “successful” business that often leaves…
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Your Day Rate Project
Want to maximize your day rate with us? Here are our 5 best tips!
Read MoreDay Rate Case Study: The Cabins at Capitol Reef
A look inside of a MARA day rate, including the timeline of this project & all that we completed!
Read MoreOur Favorite Coffee Table Books From Amazon
The prettiest collection of coffee table books we have styled around the office!
Read More3 Everyday Office Basics We Buy Regularly on Amazon
The essentials we keep buying over & over again from Amazon for our studio!
Read More5 Photo Styling Essentials from Amazon to Shop This Prime Day
A few favorite Amazon finds we use to elevate our photo styling.
Read MoreFREE iPhone + Desktop Wallpapers
Freshen up your devices with these free wallpaper designs
Read More6 Tools We Use on a Day-to-Day Basis to Run Our Creative Studio
Our favorite tools for staying organized here at MARA.
Read More3 Favorite Books That Have Improved My Mindset
Curious about what I’ve been reading lately? Here are a few inspiring books that resonate with me!
Read MoreColor of the Month: February
Inspired by romantic fragrances, feminine silhouettes, & textural papers + envelopes for writing love notes.
Read MoreFREEBIE: Valentine’s Day Cards | Modern Valentines
These stylish, modern cards & gift tags are the perfect way to show some love to anyone in your life that you are grateful for!
Read MoreColor of the Month: January
Crisp, creamy, warm whites & soft textural inspiration for January’s #maracolorofthemonth!
Read MoreGolden Springtime Mood Board
Golden hues, fresh yellows, warm tones, & organic textures are inspiring us this spring.
Read MoreTips on Working From Home
We’ve rounded up our top 10 tips to staying grounded, productive, & joyful while working from home!
Read MoreWhen is it Time to Outsource?
When is it Time to Outsource? Running a small business means you wear a lot of hats. You wear the marketing hat, you wear the accounting hat, you wear the customer service hat, you wear the admin hat, and so many more. As your business grows it can be easy to find yourself spending more…
Read More3 Tricks to Improve Your Site Using SEO for Small Business Owners
3 Tricks to Improve Your Site SEO for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, you know SEO is a big deal, but it often is made out to be a huge and complex process. Often times, for business owners, SEO falls to the back burner because it seems a lot scarier than it…
Read More3 Tips to Improve Your Product Photography Without Hiring a Photographer
3 Tips to Improve Your Product Photography without Hiring a Photographer Product photography should be able to communicate the texture, features, and use of your product without a sales person present. Here are 3 tips to improve your product photography without hiring a photographer. Shoot a variety of images: Great product photography should consist of…
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