Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Emily Goodin. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Emily, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s start with a story that highlights an important way in which your brand diverges from the industry standard.

Commercial photographer, Ashley Hylbert and I joined forces and launched our new imagery agency, Linebender. I am the Creative Director, Producer and Stylist while Ashley is the photographer and painter. Together, we strive to create unique imagery that speaks to a client’s brand. Whether it be a commercial ad campaign or custom art for a hotel, we use a combination of photography and paint to create eye-catching imagery. With our pop art option, we are able to take our photography to the next level by adding paint to create a stand-out-from-the-norm image.

Linebender also has an online store with products and prints featuring our in-house collections such as The Nashville Dream and Life is Sweet! From t-shirts to phone cases to prints and greeting cards, we hope you find our art fun and inspiring!

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Ashley and I have been in the industry for a combined 35 years! We know our experience and our unique process set us apart from other photography services. We offer a turn-key service starting with the concept and art direction to the production and styling, photography and painting. Our creative process provides eye-catching imagery that stands out from the norm. We want our clients (both commercial and consumer) to FEEL something when they see our work. Our art and photography tells a story.

We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.

Ashley Hylbert and I met at a Nashville Fashion Forward Fund event several years ago. We were introduced through mutual friends and ended up working together on multiple projects in the years following. We realized during those projects that we truly inspired each other’s creativity, and we worked well together. When Ashley asked me to start this business with her, I had no idea how it would evolve. Then Ashley joined the Periscope program (an artist and entrepreneurship intensive that helps take artists to their next level in business) which allowed us to home in on what we wanted for our company. Now we have a clear direction and a unique service that sets us apart from other creatives in the industry.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

We are still in the process of building our social media organically. Our advice would be something we tell ourselves every day – consistency is key! Since we just officially launched our website, we are excited about gaining more followers and spreading the word about Linebender! So, if you want to follow us, you can find us on Instagram and Facebook @bealinebender or shop our online store at www.bealinebender.com

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bealinebender/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bealinebender/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilygoodinstyle/

Image Credits
Ashley Hylbert