May The Art be with You

02/25/2026

A new post is up. All about last Lunch N Learned hosted by Valley Springs Area Business Association (ABA) and why a strong local network is the "secret sauce" for business growth. I also featured some of our amazing local businesses—go check it out!

Seeing so many local entrepreneurs coming together to share, learn, and support each other is exactly why I love what I do.

How professional branding photography transformed the Valley Springs Area Business Association Lunch N Learn into a fun networking event.

02/11/2026

Community, Connection, and Branding! 📸✨

What an incredible afternoon at our recent Lunch N Learn organized by Valley Springs Area Business Association (ABA) and hosted by Nexus Valley Springs Center! I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon dedicated to connection and community building.

There is something so powerful about coming together as local business owners to learn, share, and grow. From diving into Mastering Visual Marketing during our presentation to capturing those fresh, confident smiles during our Professional Headshot sessions, the energy in the room was awesome!

Thank you to every participant for making this event a success. I am so grateful to be part of such a vibrant community of entrepreneurs!

02/11/2026

Does your current headshot actually do your business justice, ?

Your branding images are your digital front door—the key to building instant trust and turning followers into customers!

Today is World Headshot Day, and I’m celebrating by helping you showcase the most confident, professional version of yourself.

TODAY ONLY: Get $100 OFF your session when you book after our free consultation call!

Let's Chat! ➡️ https://bit.ly/mtabwy

02/04/2026

Fun networking event with collaboration with Valley Springs Area Business Association (ABA).
Next Wednesday, February 11th.
, you are invited!

🎨📸 Lunch & Learn + FREE Headshots! 📸🎨

Valley Springs business friends — this is one you do not want to miss!

Join the Valley Springs Area Business Association for a creative and practical Lunch & Learn focused on Mastering Visual Marketing — plus you’ll walk away with a FREE professional headshot!

Our guest speaker, Ewa Kuc, from May the Art Be With You, will share tips on how to level up your brand visuals so you can stand out online and in your marketing.

🍽 Lunch is generously provided by Local Delights Charcuterie

📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Nexus Youth and Family Services
120 Pine St, Valley Springs

Whether you need a fresh headshot, better photos for your website, or just want to connect with other local professionals — this event checks all the boxes.

🎟 Spots will fill fast — be sure to RSVP using the QR code on the flyer!

Come hungry, leave inspired (and camera-ready 😉)

Non-members are welcome to attend for a $10 cover fee.

12/22/2025

I had the absolute blast photographing the incredible team of the Calascareus Horror Film Festival !

This crew is working tirelessly to bring a world-class horror experience to our community. I wanted to make sure their headshots captured that same energy - bold, professional, and just a little bit edgy to fit the festival vibe.🤘

Want to be part of the mayhem? Go give Calascareus Horror Film Festival a follow to see how you can join the amazing volunteer crew, submit your own spine-chilling masterpiece (they welcome filmmakers of all ages and from every region!), or simply grab your tickets to support this incredible local event.

--------------------------
, Do you need to refresh your own look?
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
Whether you need a fresh professional headshot for your LinkedIn or your entire organization needs a cohesive, branded look, I’m here to help you.

Let’s capture your best side! ➡️ DM me to chat or visit www.maytheartbewithyou.com to book your session.

12/17/2025

We took photos for this young lady years ago when she graduated high school. This weekend we celebrated her College degree.
I love being invited to document these milestones in my clients lives!

, do you have an exciting live event to celebrate, let's talk!

12/07/2025

Welcome to "Lamplight" at Columbia State Historic Park: An immersive journey through time organized by amazing volunteers and the Friends of Columbia State Historic Park.

This was a crazy week for our family, full of rehearsals and other activities we had to attend at the same time. 14 shows in total over the last two days for the park's annual Lamplight on foggy, cold winter nights.

I love the characters my daughters got this year: "Ghosts of Christmas Yet To Come," so I got a bit carried away with the editing. Oh well...

make sure to mark your calendars for next year Lamplight. If you haven't participated in one, you're missing on an amazing experience.

11/25/2025

To all my clients, local community & : I'm sharing a must-read post from Be the Page SEO that explains something very important about AI generated prices: for shoppers and small business owners.

When you're searching for a local service like photography, you’re looking to connect with a real person who understands your unique needs. Unfortunately, Google's AI often generates price estimates that are flat-out inaccurate because they miss that human element and custom detail!

This article breaks down who is really paying when the AI gets the price wrong. As much as I personally love AI, sometimes we need to pick when to use it and when to not. So in this case, and after reading Christina's post, I encourage you to skip the AI estimate and always reach out to the small business owner directly. It's the only way to get accurate pricing and build the relationship needed for quality service! 👇

🧠 Google’s AI wants to “get a price” for you now. Cool, right?

Not really — especially if you're a service provider who's suddenly getting quoted by a bot you’ve never met.

Or if you're the one looking for quotes, only to learn that the quote you were given isn't for what you need or the price the business quoted.

We dug into how this AI feature isn't just inaccurate — it's actively replacing the conversations that build trust between businesses and customers.

🔍 Real pricing requires real people.

📖 Read the full post: https://bethepageseo.com/2025/11/25/when-googles-ai-gets-you-a-price-whos-really-paying/



Image: Titled, "When Google's AI Gets You A Price - Who's Really Paying?" With an AI bot wearing a headset at the bottom, next to a QR code.

11/20/2025

This project for Toole's Garage was more than just video marketing; it was a deeply personal journey where one local family business supported another, and where my own daughters got invaluable, real-world experience, proving that small businesses are the true engines of mentorship and community.

Read the full story and watch the promo video on my blog.

Personal partnership that led to successful small business video marketing. This is why authenticity and family matter in small communities.

11/16/2025

What a cute family I got to work with! These guys were full of giggles.

11/03/2025

Next year I will meet not 3 but 4 members of this family for our annual San Miguel Elementary PTA fundraiser!