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Cate H.

Ruthven, Iowa

$35/hr
5.0
79 jobs

I help brands create engaging content, beautiful food photography, and thriving online communities. Hi, I’m Cate. I’m a recipe blogger, content writer, and social media/community manager with over a decade of experience helping brands create content that inspires audiences and drives results. Through my blog, Grace-Filled Homemaking, I develop original recipes, photograph food, and write SEO-friendly articles that reach readers around the world. Behind the scenes, I’ve also supported brands by managing content, organizing projects, and nurturing engaged online communities that build trust and connection. What I Can Help You With Content Writing & SEO • Blog posts and articles • Recipe writing and development • Website and product copy Food Photography & Visual Content • Recipe photography • Styled food images for blogs and social media Social Media & Community Management • Content planning and captions • Community engagement and customer care • Social media calendars and campaigns Project & Content Management • Taking projects from concept to completion • Keeping content organized, consistent, and on schedule My background in writing, editing, SEO, and photography allows me to create content that is both beautiful and strategic. If you're looking for a creative partner who brings organization, reliability, and genuine care to your brand, I’d love to help bring your ideas to life.

  • Blog Content
  • Creative Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Website Content
  • Writing
  • Customer Support
  • Resume Writing
  • Food Photography
  • Adobe Lightroom
Micha E.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$20/hr
5.0
93 jobs

Fast and efficient in using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Listens and asks relevant questions to assure creative aspect is clearly communicated and achieved. Keen eye for detail and color. Images will be delivered as High Resolution in JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PSD as requested. Skills include: - Blemish Retouching / Skin smoothing - Color & Lighting Correction - Glass glare Retouching - Background replacement - Face Swap/Body part swaps - Sky replacement Special Request Skills - Images from Day to Night - Light Painting - Composite Creation - Poster Designs

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Image Editing
  • Image Enhancement
  • Image Cropping
  • Image Compression
  • Image Resolution
  • Image Restoration
  • Color Balancing
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Resizing
  • Photo Restoration
  • Photo Retouching
Valentina R.

Burlington, Iowa

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help founders and small business owners build client and member experiences that actually make people stay. That matters more than ever right now, when so much of what's being built is AI powered, and people need to feel a real human behind it before they trust it, something a small business can build in a way a bigger brand can't. Client success is where most of my energy goes: the onboarding someone gets on day one, checking in personally the moment someone goes quiet, and turning what people are actually saying into the next real decision for the business. Community management is the layer underneath all of that; it's the space where those relationships actually happen. Some real examples of how this plays out: - I build full onboarding workflows from scratch, not just a welcome message. For one client, I built a choose-your-own-adventure style onboarding with quests to help new members connect with the brand, then simplified it into a more straightforward storytelling version once I understood what actually fit that client's audience better. - For a current client's platform, I personally welcome every new person, check if their profile or setup is still in progress, ask if they're stuck on anything, and review all incoming feedback every week. - If I notice someone go quiet, I reach out directly and ask questions. One quiet member once left a single comment that reshaped how I saw a client's entire business model, and we brainstormed to make the business more profitable - Turning what your audience is already saying (questions, feedback, DMs, comments) into content ideas, offers, and simple community rituals. For a current client, feedback that the platform felt unfamiliar and unclear led directly to a plan for building more visible authority on Instagram, so people could see the actual faces behind the brand, plus a short onboarding video walking new users through the platform so no one got stuck figuring it out alone. I like working closely with a small number of clients rather than managing a big portfolio of accounts. That means you get someone who actually knows your people, not someone spread across forty accounts. If your onboarding is losing people before they get comfortable, or you're not sure what your client or community feedback is actually telling you to do next, that's usually where I fit best.

  • Community Management
  • Customer Retention
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Community Engagement
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Content Creation
  • Email Marketing
  • Community Outreach
  • Email Outreach
  • Audience Research
  • Online Community
  • Client Management
  • Customer Support
  • Coaching
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Service
  • Newsletter Writing
  • Community Moderation
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Sales
Toki G.

Ankeny, Iowa

$25/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Hi, I am Toki! I am a photographer and videographer. I do real estate photography, video shooting and editing for real estates / daycares / Vlog YouTubers and I have worked with a school for speech contest video editing. I produce professional and creative videos and photos. Please feel free to contact me! Thank you!

  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Japanese
  • English
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Videography
Dan H.

Des Moines, Iowa

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

My goal is to use the skills I've developed as an editor, writer, and teacher to help you produce the compelling and engaging content that you need. If you're looking for a partner who cares about your written material, I'm here for you.

  • Photography
  • Copy Editing
  • Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Teaching
Heather T.

Davenport, Iowa

$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a professional photographer and content creator with a passion for creative storytelling. With over 15 years of experience as a photographer, I have honed my skills in capturing beautiful and meaningful images that tell a story and evoke emotions. Over the past 5 years, I have expanded my expertise to start including some video creation and graphic design; leveraging my visual storytelling skills to create engaging content. I have worked in the real estate industry and non-profit as well as other areas, where I was responsible for the creative aspects of the business, including photography, graphic and print design, and social media strategy and management. I am dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in photography and content, and I am constantly learning and growing as a professional. My goal is to help businesses and individuals tell their unique stories through captivating visuals. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about me. I look forward to connecting with you and working together to bring your vision to life.

  • Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Event Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Product Photography
  • Brand Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Flyer Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Social Media Content
  • Branding
  • Content Creation
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Food Photography
  • Advertising Photography

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