The Columbia Mom

A branding journey through Photography & Web Design

I not only shoot brand photography in Howard County, but I build websites and help with marketing your business to the public!

The Columbia Mom (TCM) is an online community publication for readers to find anything from local Howard County Maryland events to summer camps and date night ideas.

The website was designed to host thousands of articles for the community, while also helping businesses obtain advertising slots so they can better connect with the community.

The Columbia Mom needed a way to auto-capture their subscribers so they could advertise via newsletters. They also wanted a calendar feature so readers could keep an eye on community events and RSVP on the spot!

An appointment scheduling system was integrated into their website to easily arrange meetings, too!

The website also offers contract creation and takes the user directly to the point of sale via Square, allowing Claire more free time on her side to connect with the community and run her business.

All of the brand photography was captured in my Ellicott City, Maryland studio. Claire was VERY prepared and had everything outlined and ready to go for shooting day, allowing for me to capture so many images that she can use for her website, social media platform and marketing materials!