a strong visual identity is the core of a great brand - whichever stage your venture is at, good creative direction will elevate your image and guide you towards greater brand visibility

Creative direction encompasses a wide range of visual treatments. You might not be sure what you’re looking for or you may already have a good idea. Scroll on for a little inspiration.

styling & staging

Your brand is sorted, but you want to style your products and spaces to match. I’ll help you build a coherent set of visuals to continue your story and show your products, spaces and services in their best light. I work in 2D and 3D to bring your vision to life, a practical boost can point your brand in the right direction. 

  • Interior design, styling and implementation

  • Vision casting

  • Styling photoshoots and products 

concept development

If your brand is new or in need of an optical overhaul, I’ll work with you to build your visual identity. A fresh new look can refocus your brand and strengthen visibility. It’s the best way to get your clients and competition to take notice.

  • Troubleshooting – what’s working, what’s not?

  • An outside eye – where to find a fresh perspective

  • Colour consultation – the hues for you

  • Social media – growing your online presence

 

what do my clients think?

With her artist’s eye and her keen intuition, Ciara skilfully captured the essence of our organization and helped us communicate it visually.
— J. Webber
The wonderful benefit of working with Ciara is that in addition to beautiful photography she has the added bonus of having perfect vision to stage and style your shoot. It always very much becomes a collaboration of creative minds when we work together and I couldn’t be more delighted!
— A. Hogath
By guiding me through a mood board process and discussing ideas openly, Ciara helped me establish a visual and emotional tone to my content that was unique to my business. Ciara was super supportive and encouraging. I felt reassured that she had a vast background in clearly understanding her customer’s needs and effectively channeling them into a solid concept.
— K. Clancy
Ciara worked with me to make the spaces in my home look better than I could have imagined them myself. She took on my ideas and the things I really liked, guiding me through the whole process until we were both satisfied with the end result. I could not have done it without her. She listens, encourages and guides in a way that is both fun and efficient.
— J. Galloway
I came across Ciara from seeing a friend’s photoshoot, after seeing my friend’s photoshoot I was sold. At the time I was looking for a photographer to help me tell a story for my new business so the fit was perfect. I was first interested to have some photos taken, but then I discovered Ciara offered creative process sessions. Our first creative session together was wonderful, it gave me a lot of food for thought and inspiration. I was able to go away and work on some goals we set together. Ciara was there to hold me accountable and set up a plan. I went away feeling really confident and excited for the next meet-up and photoshoot. The photoshoot was sandwiched in between our first and second creative session, there were 6 months in between and that felt like a really nice container. The second creative session was a beautiful reflection and encouragement for my future with my wee business, I set some solid foundations to move forward from with Ciara. I look forward to working with Ciara again in the future.
— L. Haysom