Schlough Media

Schlough Media Storytelling Brand & Product Photographer that allows small business owners to show up with confidence & do what they do best!

A few weeks ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the media team at OneFest. I was stretched physicall...
08/25/2026

A few weeks ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the media team at OneFest. I was stretched physically, emotionally, spiritually, & professionally in such a short amount of time that resulted in a lot of growth I didn't see coming. I also learned a few great life lessons!

But it almost didn't happen.

The week leading into OneFest, I had been struggling with extreme levels of physical exhaustion I don't remember feeling before without knowing why and a lot of internal self-doubt. But, I still felt that push from the Lord to do it anyway.

So I DID. And I'm so glad I did! There were so many amazing people I got to meet with 4 states represented among us & a few important lessons I learned that I'll share throughout this week with you all.

The first lesson came from Troy as he shared some wisdom to not forget to keep the Lord first & that we may never know who is at the music festival that may be looking up to us & pointing out to their parents that they'd like to be like us one day. This wisdom hit me really hard when I was culling & editing photos from the high school onevoice contest because I used to do a lot with singing, choir, & worship music back when I was in high school but opportunities like OneVoice weren't around when I was a teen. So as I was editing photos of the contestants & processing through Troy's words, I was seeing reflections of my younger self & having a reminder of how we're all created to reflect our Creator through our gifts & the things we're passionate about doing!

This may be controversial and sound backwards, but hear me out!...Most business owners think branding photos are for con...
06/23/2026

This may be controversial and sound backwards, but hear me out!...

Most business owners think branding photos are for content on social media (which they absolutely can be!), but there are more valuable places they can be getting placed first! The truth is that they should be working in the places that sell your business:

Your website.
Your services page.
Your email marketing.
Your sales pages.
Your proposals.
Your Google listing.

These are the places where potential clients are asking:
"Do I trust this person?"
"Are they professional?"
"Are they worth the investment?"

Your photos help answer those questions before you ever get on a call. Social media is just where people discover you and the rest of your brand presence is where people decide to book with you or buy your product!

That's why branding photos are so much more than just "pretty pictures." They're marketing tools for your business! If your images aren't helping to sell your business... that's a problem. But I have a solution! Comment "branding" to get started!

06/23/2026

Sometimes brand sessions can be stretching while others come naturally because your clients interact so well together- my session with Monique Hanson-Keeler & Robyn Endrud, MD, IFMCP was one of those moments! Full of faith, laughter, and conversations, this session filled me up professionally and spiritually for the day! Robyn and Monique's vision for the future of their podcast and the heart they have for sharing their faith in the Lord and life with others is so evident by the fruit they bear in their own lives! If you're bored of music amd looking for a good podcast recommendation, I can't recommend them enough because they're not afraid to get real and talk about the deep & difficult topics that may normally be avoided. They also bring guests on in certain episodes!

You might not need a full branding session, you might just need a great headshot.If you're not ready for the full suite ...
06/09/2026

You might not need a full branding session, you might just need a great headshot.
If you're not ready for the full suite of brand photos or just updated your site, don't worry! A polished, professional headshot can still make a huge impact. Whether it's for LinkedIn, your team page, or speaking engagements, it's often the first impression you're making.
(Side note: if you're overdue for an updated one, consider this your sign!)
Or, if you're interested in learning about the differences between the two, you can learn more about them on my blog post! 👇🏻https://schloughmedia.com/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-3zaa9-zlxng-67tfc-em9ch

Why your content feels chaotic + how to fix it: Chaos usually isn't a creativity problem. It's a cohesion problem.👇🏻When...
06/08/2026

Why your content feels chaotic + how to fix it: Chaos usually isn't a creativity problem. It's a cohesion problem.👇🏻

When your visuals, messaging, and story don't support each other, your content feels all over the place and so does your audience.

Create a cohesive aesthetic and everything snaps into alignment: your confidence, your message, your strategy, your sales. Cohesion is the quiet magic behind every strong brand and my goal as your brand photographer is to ensure we create a full gallery of cohesive imagery you can use across your entire brand so it feels aligned from top to bottom!

Are you ready for your brand to be cohesive and clear? Schedule a Discovery call with me today to learn more about how brand photography can help that! 👉🏻https://schloughmedia405841.hbportal.co/public/6a0e22ddcf3b101027fd8409

You might be more ready than you think. Signs it's time for a brand session:→ You've leveled up your services but your p...
05/23/2026

You might be more ready than you think.
Signs it's time for a brand session:
→ You've leveled up your services but your photos are from 3 years ago
→ You cringe when you have to post a photo of yourself
→ Your visuals don't match the clients you want to attract
If any of these hit, my name is Kiersten and I'd love to help. Schedule a free Discovery call with me today! 👇🏻https://schloughmedia405841.hbportal.co/schedule/6a0e228d3772835f967f840e

Consistent imagery makes all the difference.These nip bottle photos for Wanish Sugar Bush were styled to feel both polis...
05/01/2026

Consistent imagery makes all the difference.
These nip bottle photos for Wanish Sugar Bush were styled to feel both polished and rooted in the Northwoods — giving them a versatile set of visuals they can use confidently across platforms.
If you’re looking to elevate your product photography with intentional, brand-aligned visuals, I’d love to help!
✨ Now booking brand & product sessions

04/29/2026

It sounds big and scary, but I promise it really isn't! Licensing is actually an industry standard (in music, theatre, TV shows, cinemas... you get the idea!) that's crucially important because it gives you plenty of flexibility while also ensuring your visuals stay fresh, relevant, & aligned with your evolving business! Each brand is different and is tailored to each of your specific business goals so you're only paying for what you jeed for your business. Imagine being a small business and paying $50,000 in image licensing on billboard campaigns when all you wanted was to use your images digitally on your website and social media! Image licensing grants you permission to not only use your brand photos but to personalize where you're going to use your photos! Curious about more information on image licensing or what type of license may be right for you? Comment "license" and I'll send you my blog post that talks in more detail about it!

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