Be a Beacon for your Brand

this is what I was made to do


“Show the Heart, Hustle, and Heroes Behind Your Business”

Branding, Photography + Marketing for Small Businesses

You can’t market what you don’t first brand.
Whether you’re a roofer, real estate agent, contractor, or small business owner, your business deserves more than generic marketing and cookie-cutter content.
You deserve branding, photography, and marketing that actually feel like YOU — so you can stand out in the sea of sameness and build a business people remember.
Clear messaging. Strong visuals. Real connection.
Show people the heart behind your business — inquire to see if we’re a good fit to work together.

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THE PROCESS:




I. Connect

Everything starts with a good conversation. I want to hear about your business — what you do, what makes your crew stand out, and what kind of images you need to tell your story. Whether you’re a CMO for a growing company or a hands-on business owner in the trades, this is where we lay the groundwork for photos that actually work for you.

II. Plan

We’ll plan your brand photo session together, reviewing your brand, personality, and vision. I’ll lead the process with professional guidance to ensure your session is designed to highlight your strengths, communicate your story, and produce images that authentically represent you and your business.

III. Branding session+ Gallery Delivery

Your session will include lifestyle headshots, workspace photos, tools of your trade, behind-the-scenes moments, and any other planned shots that support your brand. Your images will be delivered in an online gallery within 72 hours.

Testimonials

Jason Tracey, Roar Consulting

“When Trae told me she helps her clients tell their story through photos in their natural environment I was sold. It can be really hard for people to get a visual for how I can plug into a team or work side by side with a sales professional. So getting photographed in the moment sounded invaluable. And that was were Trae really kicked ass! She came in like a sniper with a camera snapping great authentic shots- What a Difference Maker and I am so excited to share my pics over the next few months!”

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Photography by Trae has a photography studio on 10 wooded acres in Ypsilanti, Mi on the boarder of Saline and Ann Arbor.

Photography by Trae and the team at Definitive Co specialize in portrait and brand photography and content creation based in Southeast Michigan. Serving large and small businesses across Washtenaw County, Livingston County, and beyond. Serving: Ann Arbor, Brighton, Howell, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Milan, Saline, Farmington Hills, Chelsea, Jackson, Canton, South Lyon, Northville and surrounding southeast Michigan areas.