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I help creators and businesses grow and scale their audience through strategic content, strong hooks, and consistent execution. I specialize in Instagram & TikTok growth, and creating photo and video content that stops the scroll, builds connection, and sells. I use AI to craft high-performing hooks while keeping content natural and aligned with your brand voice. I’ve created content for accounts with 80K+ followers and currently run @free.birth.in.faith. I’ve also worked with brands like @ladysuite_beauty and @thebloomi. What I offer: • Social media management (Instagram & TikTok) • Photo & video editing (Reels, TikToks, visuals) • Short-form content with scroll-stopping hooks • Caption writing + sales-focused content • Graphic design (Canva, Photoshop, Lightroom) • Content planning + scheduling • Repurposing long-form content • Virtual assistant support (DMs, organization, task management) Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva, Photoshop, Lightroom, Google Suite, Asana, Trello I specialize in working with women and building long-term, aligned client relationships. My focus is simple: content that connects, grows your audience, and converts.

I am a skilled freelance photographer, available for creative projects, brand photo shoots, or photo editing needs. I have experience working with multiple different clients in shooting nature, portrait, brand, real estate, and product photography. I bring years of experience to my work, and prioritize achieving the best shots and edits for my clients. In addition to my photography work, I specialize in clear, compelling writing, precise editing, and thorough proofreading—helping you communicate your written message effectively and professionally. I have a strong academic background in languages and a Master’s in Education — as well as bringing years of teaching experience and a sharp eye for detail to every project. Let’s connect—I’d love to help bring your project to life.

I help first-time self-publishing authors prepare beautifully designed print books and ebooks for Amazon KDP and other platforms! I am a meticulous editorial designer who creates print-ready, custom-designed novels, nonfiction titles, workbooks/journals, and children's books of all kinds. I design print interiors, ebooks, and covers that fit, and I guarantee the successful upload of all my files to KDP (or your POD platform of choice). I use only Adobe InDesign, the gold standard of professional graphic design software, for all book interior layouts and cover designs. (I'm sorry, but I do not design book layouts in Canva, MS Word, Kindle Create, Atticus, or Vellum, etc.) You’ll need a completed, edited, and proofread manuscript before I start designing. However, if your project is still in rough shape (or if you're not sure exactly *what* you need), don't worry: I can evaluate it for you and provide copyediting and proofreading services to *Chicago Manual of Style* standards in order to perfect that manuscript before I start laying out a single page. If you are an author who needs help making your book dreams a (formatted and finished) reality, please reach out. I'd love to hear about your project and see how I can help you! *Please note* that I am neither an artist nor an illustrator, and all of the covers I design from scratch contain artwork I generate entirely using Midjourney AI (unless the author has provided their own cover art).

My name is Garrett, I'm a Portland, OR based Videographer, Video Director, and Cinematographer. I work on a range of projects with budgets small to large, but specialize in marketing videos, interview setups, event coverage, and brand story films. My work is not limited to Oregon, and I am always looking to work alongside new teams that inspire unique and innovative ideas. Feel free to reach out!

I help businesses scale by turning complex ideas into high-converting visual assets. Whether you are a startup building a brand from scratch or an established company looking to upgrade your digital footprint, I deliver clean, strategic, and pixel-perfect design solutions. With expertise across branding, digital marketing and packaging design, I serve as a one-stop shop for your creative needs. I help start up brands and established companies stand out and get noticed. I create memorable visual brand systems that work to make your company succeed. You already have something great — a new idea, service, or product with real potential. My role is to shape how the world experiences it. For the first step of our collaboration, we’ll discover the roots of your brand — establish its mission and voice — and translate that into a visual identity that truly connects. ✔️ What makes my design approach different: • My process blends strategic thinking with storytelling. You won’t just get a beautiful logo — you’ll get a cohesive brand system that communicates with clarity, focus, and confidence. • Every project has a specific identity that I study and translate into visual design, always using knowledge, experience and methodology. • My approach is generous and dedicated, developing graphic systems and visual languages that help define your personal and specific visual identity. • I create unique, professional, poetic, conceptually strong and visually engaging designs for your brand. Any type of visual elements you need to grow your business are my specialty. From logo and brand identity and packaging design, to social media and website layout and design. • Whether you’re a large organization, small company or an individual, I treat every project with the same high degree of ambition and attention to detail with fast turnaround time and effective communication. ✔️ What you will receive from our collaboration: • A logo tailored to your audience and needs that will make your brand stand out and be remembered. • The visual system your brand needs to get noticed and be consistent in the marketplace. • Well-organized brand guidelines to carry the branding throughout every visual application. The visual identity of your brand shapes how people see and feel about it. Together, we can create a brand that people are drawn to, and that gets the attention and results it deserves! I have vast experience with products, food, supplements, cosmetics, wellness, tech, and everything in between, for both print and web. Let’s make the magic happen! ✔️ My services and experience include, but are not limited to: • Logo Design • Brand Identity Design • Social Media Design • Packaging & Label Design • Typography Design • Artwork & Illustration • Mascot Design • Web Layout & Design • Book & Album Design

Note: I'm just coming back to Upwork after many years away, most of which have been spent working in the photography field. I’m an experienced writer, editor, proofreader, blogger, teacher and photographer who has many loves and skills. If we decide to work together, you'll get excellent communication, high quality output, and someone who truly believes the best jobs are those that both the client and freelancer are proud of. When I was here before, I was a top-rated freelancer with a 100% job success score--if you take a look at my feedback you'll see why. No matter what type of job it is, my clients are always happy with the output. Right now I'm most excited about taking on photography jobs and I have all the equipment to do so. I love to do photo stories and lifestyle shots. I can work in or out of a studio and have models available. That being said, I'm happy to take on writing, editing and proofreading jobs. I have a BA in Writing from UCSD and plenty of experience (much of which can be seen below). I’m also well-traveled and have worked with people from across the globe, both in person and on the net. I speak German and Spanish, have learned (and forgotten) Italian, Hebrew and Latin. I'm learning Arabic right now. So if you have a project that involves language(s), I’m all ears! I’m also knowledgeable in Photoshop, MS Word, Adobe Lightroom, WordPress, Luminar, and many other programs. Other areas of expertise include organic gardening, permaculture, sustainability, ecology, backpacking, hiking, prepping/survivalism, off-grid living, emergency medicine, natural medicine, massage, chiropractic, group facilitation, and humanitarian aid. Interested in working with me? Let’s chat! --Usnea