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STRAIGHT-SHOOTIN’ DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY,
BUILT WITH NORTHERN GRIT & WESTERN SPIRIT.

FOR HARD-WORKIN’ FOLKS WHO GIVE A DAMN ABOUT HOW THEIR BRAND LOOKS, FEELS, & LASTS.

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Hey y’all, I’m Jake!

YOUR LOGO-SLINGIN’, PHOTO-TAKIN’, COFFEE-FUELED CREATIVE.

I’m a Minnesota-born designer and photographer with a love for the western spirit. I help Midwest brands stand out through bold logo design, custom branding systems, and photography that captures the heart of what they do. Whether you’re starting something new or refreshing something old, I bring clarity, craft, and grit to every project.

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WHEN TO HIRE A DESIGNER:

You’ve outgrown your DIY logo and it shows.

Maybe you made it in Canva. Maybe your cousin helped. Either way, it’s not cutting it anymore and you’re ready for a brand that actually reflects the quality of your work.

You’re launching something new
and want to do it right.

Whether it’s a business, product, or side hustle, you know first impressions matter.
A solid logo, clear visual identity, and sharp photos help you look credible from day one.

You’re established, but things feel inconsistent.

You’ve been at it for a while, but your brand feels scattered. You’re using five different fonts, nothing quite matches, and you’re tired of guessing. It’s time to unify everything with intention.

TIME TO DO IT RIGHT

If any of that sounds like you, we should talk. Whether you’re starting fresh or tightening things up, I’m here to help you build something solid.

Let's Get To Work!
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WHAT I OFFER:

BRANDING & VISUAL IDENTITY

PHOTOGRAPHY

WEBSITE DESIGN

PACKAGING & LABELS

ONGOING CREATIVE SUPPORT

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READY TO BUILD SOMETHING SOLID?

If you’re looking for design or photography that’s honest, useful, and built to last, I’m your guy.
Let’s make it happen!

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I grew up playing in bands and was fascinated with album art, so getting to work on and design records has a special place in my heart. Back in 2020, Ryan trusted me to create the full gatefold artwork and photography for his first DelMonaco vinyl. W
Here’s something I believe: Not everything needs to shout to be effective. In my experience, the brands that last are the ones built around clarity, not trends, not flash, not trying to do too much at once. If people can understand what you do
I believe good branding should work before it tries to impress. It should be clear, practical, and built for real use, not just a screen. Whether you’re building something new or refining what you already have, I help brands show up clearly a
Sun Up Fence came to me looking for a brand that matched the quality of their work. They had built a strong reputation locally over the years, but their branding didn’t reflect the level of craftsmanship they were known for. I led a full rebr
Hey y’all , I’m Jake! A brand designer and photographer running a one-man shop out of Minnesota. I got into this work through music, making things with my hands, and working with people who care about what they build. These days, I focu