KINDRED SPIRITS

A journal for creative business owners. Sharing styling tips, lessons in small business, travel features, and artful inspiration.

Comparing Styling Surfaces

Comparing Styling Surfaces

Comparing neutral styling surfaces in tone and texture.
Comparing Film Scanners: Frontier vs. Noritsu

Comparing Film Scanners: Frontier vs. Noritsu

In my own journey to understand how to best portray the colors of our styling surfaces, I dove into a deeper understanding of film and the different scanner options available...
LA Wedding by Alicia Rinka Photography

LA Wedding by Alicia Rinka Photography

This beautiful wedding captured by the talented Alicia Rinka is so full of joy it is contagious - I couldn't help smiling while flipping through the images. Not to mention the artful vignettes at every turn. I am delighted to share a few of my personal favorite images, including the beautiful flatlays on our linen styling surface.
Simple Tips for Light Filled Product Imagery

Simple Tips for Light Filled Product Imagery

Whether you are creating product images for a client or your own business, here are five simple tips for light filled photos.
3 Tips for Beautiful Flatlays from Amy Plant-Perdue at Plume Events

3 Tips for Beautiful Flatlays from Amy Plant-Perdue at Plume Events

Styling a beautiful flatlay is an art form that requires practice, skill, creativity, and the right tools.  Here are three tips from the Amy Plant-Perdue, the talented owner of Plume Events to help you get started!
Wabi Sabi Inspired Bridal Shoot

Wabi Sabi Inspired Bridal Shoot

Wabi Sabi inspired bridal shoot celebrating a minimal wedding aesthetic. Produced by Curved & Co and East Made Co.
What is Vegan Silk Ribbon

What is Vegan Silk Ribbon

We recently launched our new ribbon made with a vegan silk alternative called lyocell, but what exactly is this material? We are diving into all the answers here.
How to Make Your Own Wedding Details Styling Kit

How to Make Your Own Wedding Details Styling Kit

As a destination wedding photographer, I learned to always come prepared - from bringing back up equipment to having a solid timeline. And as my wedding clients became more discerning, and I noticed they wanted their wedding featured in a blog or magazine, I quickly realized I needed supplies to create beautiful detail shots that my clients would love & would help get the wedding featured. Even the most beautiful venues often didn't have a clean backdrop for photography invitations and other important heirlooms. And while the amount of things you will need to bring depends fully on your style, here are the essential items I recommend for every wedding photographer's styling kit.
Lighting for Flat Lay Photography

Lighting for Flat Lay Photography

Over the years I have tested various lighting set ups to get luminous flat-lay images with some dimension that aren't blown out or dull. Today I am sharing the set up that consistently works best for me and how to find this light nearly anywhere.
Sustainable Packaging Sources for Small Businesses

Sustainable Packaging Sources for Small Businesses

Over the last few months we have revamped our packaging to make zero waste and it was honestly pretty easy with costs staying around the same as before. Here is a list of our sources with direct product links.

Feature: Sunstone Winery Editorial with Katie Nicolle

Feature: Sunstone Winery Editorial with Katie Nicolle

Timeless wedding details from Katie Nicolle's photography workshop at the iconic Sunstone Winery, featuring our bone x nude wool styling surface.
Feature: Bella Belle Love is Poetry Campaign

Feature: Bella Belle Love is Poetry Campaign

I was honored to find our styling surfaces were selected for Bella Belle's recent campaign shoot. The images created by this talented team are simply stunning.