WELCOME!
This is Where Self-Expression Meets Inner Truth
Bringing Unique Vision & Voice to Artists, Misfits & Makers Who Are Ready to Be Seen
Hi, I’m Aaron Embrey!
Creative Guide, Storyteller, Design Mentor & Magic Maker
For nearly three decades, I’ve helped people bring their new ideas to life through design, photography, and visual branding.
But lately, I’ve been called into deeper work, including guiding artists, makers, and multi-passionate misfits as they rediscover their creative magic and design a life (and personal brand) that reflects who they truly are.
Whether you’re building a business, reclaiming your voice, or starting over creatively, this space is for you.
Explore My Work
Choose Your Creative Path
1:1 Creative Coaching Plans
Creative clarity, confidence, and self-expression outlined & designed from the inside out.
Whether you’re pivoting your creative work, launching something new, or trying to make sense of all the beautiful mess inside you.
Give your ideas structure.
Looking for Branding or Design Support?
I take on a select number of visual branding and creative services projects each season. Visit Bent Barn Studio for more of my custom design, photography, & visual identity work.
What To Do To MAKE IT
(as a Creator in 2025)
FREE (mini) ZINE
A quick, digestible resource to help you rethink your content, community, and creative business in a digital world that’s constantly shifting.
Making Magic
5-Day Creativity Camp
$20
Daily practices and creative campfire community for artists and idea-makers who are ready to reconnect with their creative spark.
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Photo by Carrie Harris
What I do is about more than helping people build their brands. It’s about reclaiming their unique creative rhythm, redefining their visibility, and making things that feel real and true.
Let’s make something honest, weird, and wonderful together.
Kind Notes
from Happy Clients
“Aaron just ‘gets it’. He listens extremely well, quickly cuts to the chase, and provides a range of solutions. Then, once a solution is determined, he does a great job of execution. He’s incredibly easy to work with and balances the final output vs. cost and time.”
DWIGHT BLAHA
Director of Business Innovation & Excellence
“Aaron is amazing photographer. Our session was my favorite experience I’ve ever had with pictures. My daughter felt so comfortable and beautiful.”
CAROLYN PARHAM
“I love Aaron’s positive attitude. I have worked with plenty of other good photographers and designers, but Aaron makes me excited about the work we do together and all the possibilities.”
TEAL BESSON
Head of Global Creative Communications
KFC, YUM! Brands