Between the actual work of looking for clients, booking those clients, and then knowing how and where to use hard-earned money to grow the business (all while actually creating), we creative business owners are juggling a lot of things.
Read MoreBecause of that, we wanted to put together a (semi) short and (extra) sweet guide to our full suite of Moodelier pieces and creative props! Use the sections below to determine what your needs are, then shop our recommendations.
Read MoreIn any artistic endeavor, the creative process typically includes many iterations and failures, before success can be achieved. Our larger-than-life Homebody pieces were no exception.
Read MoreOnce I began working with creative prop stylists in the studio I really started to see how much more control I could have creatively and conceptually with still life and products than I did when photographing people.
Know MoreTo be fair, we always have flowers on the brain; our flowery thoughts have simply been amplified due to the arrival of the spring season.
Read MoreI was hired at a start-up creative agency a few years back. I had just bought my first ‘real’ camera and had no idea what I was doing.
Know MoreTalent? You’ve got that in spades. We’re just here to make the photography and videography process a teensy bit easier with an expanded list of our must-have set styling tools, props and tips.
Read MoreAre you ready to build your personal brand in 2022? Moodelier’s founder, Claire Xue, is here to share personal branding strategy and tips that won’t cost you a dime.
Read MoreIt seems like everyone wants to market to Gen Zers. The million dollar question that we all need to ask ourselves: how?
Read MoreMax came from a design background as well and worked in the photo industry in NYC. When we met, we began working on projects together and he joined Colors Collective as a partner.
Read moreIs it just us, or have stock photos earned a bit of a bad rap in the creative world?
Learn moreWe’ve said it once, we’ve said it 100 times: we’re all for short-form video and motion content now, which means that we’re all for Reels
Read MoreI’ve always been creative - that was definitely something I was born with - but prop styling was quite an unexpected focus that I first found in my mid-20s.
Read moreChoosing the perfect brand voice and personality for your business is daunting.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love watching a short and sweet video, or seeing a fun stop motion while scrolling through an image-laden social media feed?
Read moreI really love how much free information is on creators’ social medias! I like to follow creatives that I really respect and resonate with and then I digest the free info they post!
Read MoreMusic and this idea of time and space bring on a sense of playfulness rather than pressure.
Read MoreWhether you’re considering buying your very first Teensy piece(s), or you’re just in the Mood for a bit of creative inspiration, we’re here to share a few styling tips.
Read moreWhen it comes to creating a sales page that converts, there are two ways to stun your audience:
Learn moreThere’s working from an office, and then there’s working from an Instaworthy office. Say what you will, but those two just feel different.
Read moreLaunching? That’s a pretty huge topic. That said, we’re here to share some key truths and vital tips that you need to know before live launching your physical and digital products.
Learn moreAt the beginning, friends became business partners. Then, I started to see a reversal - not only was I working with friends who became business partners, I was also partnering with people who became friends.
Read moreSo, we’re here to fuse the two and make them become one (in a manner of speaking). Today, we’re sharing 3 unique ways to utilize stop motions and short-form videos in your marketing strategy
Read moreSo, maybe you’ve found yourself at a mental crossroads, trying to decide between finally investing in a brand designer, or continuing to figure things out for yourself. Maybe you’ve..
Learn MoreMy favorite projects are the most challenging and the ones where I grow on a personal level. So far one of my most relevant work is a homeless shelter design project I was part of in India.....
Read MoreWhen I’m art directing a photoshoot, I try to consider shapes and space, like how the main subject/product is interacting with the set. Ideally, you’re able to achieve dimension and hierarchy for the eye to be intrigued and focus on...
Read moreWe took Amy Porterfield’s Digital Course Academy mostly out of sheer curiosity and inability to self-pace, but also out of an inherent need to get all of the details for you, so you can figure out whether you’d like to jump on the bandwagon
Read moreFridays-Sundays are dedicated purely for my own content creation which includes my youtube and my online course Become A Brand Photographer
Read moreWe know, we know. You’re thinking, “why on EARTH would we need to know about creating retail experiences after a year like 2020?”
Read moreWe’ve found that one piece can be used, reused, repurposed, and painted multiple times for a different effect...
Read moreIf I’m photo editing, I prefer to work outside at a local cafe like Swedish Hill or Mañana. If I’m planning for the next shoot, then I’ll be at various shops around town, ranging from an antique spot to Joann’s Fabrics.
Read moreNot too long ago, we shared our thoughts on the biggest entrepreneurial educational courses of 2020. We talked about quite a few courses and resources, including Business Class by Sophia Amoruso.
Learn moreIt’s difficult trying to make everything happen on your own, isn’t it? Well, the question isn’t so much about can or can’t - it’s more so about should and shouldn’t.
Read moreCollaborating with a brand means communicating with the client, conceptualisation, creating a visual proposal, get the necessary props, producing the set design, shooting and post-production
Read moreWe are still shocked to find out how long Juan has been a product photographer.
Read moreIn the midst of a turbulent year, we’ve decided to take the time to sit down and take a look at our year, its successes, our misgivings, and everything in-between.
Read moreAs of August 2020, myself, my partner, and our 3 years old and now 10 months old decided not to renew our lease, but all of our belongings in storage hitched our travel trailer and took off to tour the country safely from our socially...
Read moreMonday’s are my CEO days which is where I execute my “needle-moving tasks” such as admin, scheduling, and batching content-- it really sets the tone for what the rest of my week will look like.
Read moreWe mentioned not too long ago that we had purchased not one, but two major courses in 2020. One being KBB by Dean Graziosi, and the other being Business Class by Sophia Amoruso. Both were high ticket courses, and both were well-known.
Read moreWe took one for the team and spent some time scoping out and learning from quite a few educational resources. Of course, we wanted to give you a few options (from $0 to $$$$), while also divulging why we chose what we chose.
Read moreDiane Villadsen (VILL-id-sin) is a fashion and portrait photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work thrives on candy colors and sunshine, though an occasional foggy day is always welcome.
Read more"When creating my sourcing list digitally, it’s always helpful to try to add deep-etched images of the props I want to use in a column to the side, being mindful to keep them in relative scale to each other - seeing everything together..."
Read moreWe want to share the 5 things we would’ve told ourselves as a budding brand. Whether you’re in month one or 100, we have a feeling that these bits of advice can and will provide value for you, too.
Read moreLearn how Elle and Arabela, the girl bosses behind the Weekend Creative, run a successful photo agency.
Read moreA bold color, between yellow and green, and verging on neon, it’s been very popular the past few seasons. But did you know that lime green is actually a shade of chartreuse?
Read moreCreating an Instagrammable corner in your home may sound expensive and time consuming, but with the right plan in place, anyone can create one. Keep on reading for our 3-step guide to creating an Instagrammable corner in your home!
ReadBetter yet, have you ever eyed a prop or piece, and wondered how you could potentially make money from it as an investment?
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