ENTREPRENEUR BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Step into the visual heart of Tribe Up North, where brand photography becomes a bold reflection of your mission, your movement, and your message. Designed specifically for service-based entrepreneurs, our custom photo sessions go beyond pretty pictures to capture the real energy, purpose, and story behind your business. Whether you're launching a campaign, refreshing your website, or showing up more confidently on social media, this is your invitation to create imagery that aligns with your values and inspires connection. With a blend of creative direction, strategy, and soul, every brand shoot is a collaborative process that reflects not only where you are… but where you’re going. Browse the catalogues to see what we’re all about!
The Shoppe at 18 Mile Creek
Links
Website: www.18milecreek.com (coming soon!)
Social: Instagram
Location
Hamburg, NY
What They Do
The Shoppe is a living, breathing space where conscious design, slow living, and wellness come together to create something truly unique. With vintage finds, artisan-made goods, and community-rooted events like yoga, greenhouse dinners, and creative workshops, the shop represents a lifestyle of intention and beauty.
Project Scope of Service
Fully custom brand multi-day shoot, creative collaborator, website, copywriting
Visual Direction
Curated. Ritual. Story. Soul.
Why This Matters
This shoot was essential in capturing the layered story behind the space. Showing not just the products, but the people, the rhythms, and the grounded energy that make it a place to return to. These images help translate the in-person magic into a visual experience that invites others into the story, anchoring their brand presence with warmth, clarity, and soulful consistency.
Made By Anatomy
Links
Website: www.madebyanatomy.com
Social: Instagram
Location
Buffalo, NY
What They Do
Led by designer Ali Eagen, Made By Anatomy is a boutique bridal studio in Buffalo offering custom wedding gowns, heirloom reconstructions, creative alterations, veils, and accessories with unmatched craftsmanship and soul-aligned attention to detail.
Project Scope of Service
Headshots
Visual Direction
Tailored. Heirloom. Modern. Quality.
Why This Matters
Headshots were essential for this shoot because they bring Ali’s talent, warmth, and artistry into focus—turning a face-for-a-brand into a trusted partner in each bride’s journey.
Riveter Design
Links
Website: www.RiveterDesign.com
Social: Instagram
Location
Buffalo, NY
What They Do
Riveter Design is a seasoned micro-agency offering strategic and design-forward branding tailored to what your business truly needs. From building branding foundations to designing visual identities and tangible assets or even staffing your marketing team, they deliver full-service impact with a personal touch
Project Scope of Service
Fully custom brand multi-day shoot
Visual Direction
Passionate. Meticulous. Strategic.
Why This Matters
This brand shoot was key in giving Riveter Design a visible layer of personality and credibility behind the strategy. By showing the faces, moments, and creative process of their team, the images help clients feel more connected to their collaborative, thoughtful approach—reinforcing that Riveter isn’t just a service, but a creative partner you can trust.
SP Creative
Links
Website: https://spcreative.co/
Social: Instagram
Location
Buffalo, NY
What They Do
Sara Plescia at SP Creative is a seasoned graphic designer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in modern logo creation, branding, and custom website development on platforms like WordPress and Squarespace.
Project Scope of Service
Fully custom brand multi-day shoot, creative director, website, copywriting
Visual Direction
Energetic. Bold. Empower. Results.
Why This Matters
By elevating Sara’s presence with these headshots, she’s building trust and connection with clients and clearly communicate that the creativity they experience working with SP Creative comes directly from Sara herself.
Civilized Beasts for Buffalo Magazine
Links
Website: https://www.civilizedbeasts.co/ and Article
Social: Instagram
Location
Buffalo, NY
What They Do
Civilized Beasts is a Buffalo-based studio crafting elegant, functional home goods—like their signature Chevron Lamp—each piece thoughtfully handmade with an intentional focus on design and material quality.
Project Scope of Service
Brand shoot
Visual Direction
Energetic. Bold. Empower. Results.
Why This Matters
This shoot captured craftsmanship in action, material texture, and thoughtful design. By bringing these objects to life with light and warmth, the images elevated not just the items themselves, but the story of mindful making, creative integrity, and Buffalo-rooted artistry that Civilized Beasts embodies.
Highly Motivated Functionally Caffeinated
Links
Website: LivJoyArtwork
Social: Instagram
Location
Western New York
What They Do
Liv Joy Artwork brings a splash of soul and color into everyday spaces through her thoughtfully crafted digital art prints. Liv makes it easy for anyone to access art that’s joyful, modern, and ready to print.
Project Scope of Service
Half day brand shoot
Visual Direction
Beauty. Peace. Joy.
Why This Matters
This shoot gave the face and story behind the art. It brought personality to the shop, built trust with new customers, and helped Liv stand out in a saturated market—all while keeping the vibe true to her creative style.
wayforward
Links
Website: Wayforwark.work
Social: LinkedIn
Location
Buffalo, NY
What They Do
Wayforward Associates is a Buffalo-based organizational change firm led by experienced HR executives dedicated to tackling your toughest people challenges. They don’t just manage resources—they transform internal friction into an organization’s greatest strength through fractional leadership, strategic alignment, and sustainable people systems.
Project Scope of Service
Half Day Brand Shoot
Visual Direction
Strategic. Human Centered. Grounded. Progressive.
Why This Matters
Together, we brought the human side of Wayforward Associates forward—putting approachable, authentic faces to the leadership behind the solutions. It elevated the brand from a description of services to a confident, people-first experience—building trust with clients by showing not just what they do, but who they are.
