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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
87 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
Henry W.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$45/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I've been a professional photographer since 2018, and over the past few years I've focused on product, interior, and editorial work. That work has taken me to some places I'm pretty proud of. My images have been published in Food & Wine, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, EatingWell, People, and others. Before going out on my own, I spent time as a photo assistant at one of the largest publishing companies in the country, which gave me a solid understanding of what editors and art directors are actually looking for. On the commercial side, I've worked with interior designers, architects, kitchen and bath brands, and Airbnb/short-term rental owners who need their spaces to look their best. Past clients include Revived Interiors, Heritage Interiors, AIM Kitchen and Bath, and Iowa Custom Cabinetry. I also do photo editing and retouching as a standalone service. Color correction, background removal, compositing, skin retouching, general cleanup, all in Lightroom and Photoshop. If you're a brand, agency, or photographer who needs a reliable editor who understands what a finished image should look like, that's something I can help with too. I'm based in Iowa but available for commercial, editorial, and travel projects wherever the work is. Feel free to send me a message. I'm pretty responsive and happy to talk through what you need.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Commercial Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Product Photography
  • Architectural Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Image Editing
  • Real Estate Photography
Trevor S.

Des Moines, Iowa

$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Videographer and Camera Op based in Central Iowa with over 8 years experience in the media industry. Suited for small & medium sized businesses/projects. From services at Drake University to high profile interviews for TV networks across the country. My client list includes Forbes, Travel channel, TCT TV, TMZ, HBO, NBC, Food network & more.

  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Camera
  • Video Editing Software
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Audition
  • Wedding Videography
  • Videography
  • Video Production
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Video Editing
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
Valentina R.

Burlington, Iowa

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help founders, creators, and startups build communities that actually feel alive, where people show up, participate, and stick around. I focus on the strategy, structure, and everyday leadership of your audience and community spaces, and then plug into hands‑on support when you need it most (launches, new offers, busy seasons). Here’s what I can help you with: - Running and optimising your communities (Discord, Skool, Circle, private groups) so conversations are easy to start and hard to ignore. - Turning what your audience is already saying (questions, feedback, DMs, comments) into content ideas, offers, and simple community rituals. - Leading or supporting day‑to‑day engagement during key moments, keeping threads and DMs moving in a way that feels human, not scripted. - Researching and scouting the right people to bring into your world—creators, community partners, or collaborators—and doing the first outreach in a way that feels personal and on‑brand. Before this, I taught photo retouching at a professional academy in Italy, which trained me to pay attention to how things *feel*, not just how they look. I’ve also built my own small group of clients online and had people return years later because they missed that feeling of being seen and cared for. If your audience or community feels a bit flat, or you just don’t have the bandwidth to show up the way you want to, that’s usually where I fit best.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Community Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Email Marketing
  • Notion
  • Canva
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Google Workspace
  • Community Outreach
  • Influencer Outreach
  • Email Outreach
  • Audience Research
  • Online Community
  • Discord
  • Influencer Research
  • Community Relations
  • Community Moderation

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