Creative studio workspace at Grain Creative in Nashville
Who We Are
Grain is a creative studio shaping strategy, identity, and visual storytelling for fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and hospitality brands. We work across the full spectrum—from brand foundations to the imagery that brings them to life—blending elegance with a modern edge to craft visuals that feel intentional, refined, and quietly bold.

With decades of collective experience, we partner with clients to build distinctive brands through clarity of strategy, strength of concept, and an editorial approach to content. Our process is collaborative, design-led, and hands-on—spanning identity, creative direction, photography, and content creation.
Creative studio workspace at Grain Creative in Nashville
Grain Creative team collaborating on branding and design project
Creative studio workspace at Grain Creative in Nashville
We don’t just design how a brand looks—we shape how it’s seen. From positioning and narrative to the final image or scroll, every detail is built to resonate with your audience and express your brand with unmistakable confidence.

Through concept, image, and execution, we help brands stand out—and stay true—across every platform and touchpoint.
Our Services
01
Branding
We build distinctive brands from the ground up—grounded in research, shaped by strategy, and expressed through refined visual systems. From naming and positioning to complete brand worlds and guidelines, we craft identities with depth, clarity, and lasting impact.
02
Social Media Mgmt
We offer full-scope social media support—from strategy and management to content creation and curation. Grounded in your brand’s voice and vision, we shape platforms into cohesive narratives that feel intentional and visually aligned. From planning and posting to creative direction and execution, we ensure every touchpoint reflects your brand with clarity, consistency, and style.
03
Photoshoot Production
Combining concept development, art direction, and production management to deliver authentic, artful photoshoot production that captures your brand’s story beautifully. We handle every aspect of the process—from talent sourcing and management to prop styling, crew staffing, pre-production planning, and post-production. Our production services can also seamlessly incorporate video to bring your brand to life across all formats.
04
Web Design
Seamless online experiences that balance form and function. Our web design services include intuitive interfaces, detailed wireframes, and developer-ready handoffs to ensure your brand stands out online.
05
Content Creation
We craft content that mirrors the spontaneity of UGC—casual, scrollable, and unmistakably on-brand. Designed to feel real but refined, our work bridges the gap between strategy and storytelling, giving your brand a consistent, engaging presence across social. From lo-fi visuals to short-form storytelling, we make content that feels native to the platform and true to your aesthetic.

Let's Talk

Ellen Williams
Founder, Creative Director
Kenzie Brown Art Director and Partner at Grain Creative
Kenzie Brown
Partner, Art Director & Lead Designer
Alaina Mullin
Partner, Director of Visual Media & Production
McKamie Holley marketing manager at Grain Creative
McKamie Holley
Marketing Manager
FAQ
01
Where are you based?

Our studio is based in Nashville, TN, but our work spans cities across the U.S. and beyond. We collaborate seamlessly with clients around the world—offering remote brand strategy, creative direction, and production planning with ease.

For on-site needs like photography and video, our team is available to travel and provide fully integrated, hands-on support. When needed, we also tap into trusted local creatives to bring additional on-the-ground talent—ensuring every production feels cohesive, intentional, and on-brand, wherever it happens.

02
What industries do you specialize in?

Our work spans fashion, beauty, hospitality, and other premium sectors—partnering with brands that offer elevated products or services and value thoughtful, design-led storytelling. While we have deep experience in these spaces, we’re always open to new industries that share a commitment to quality and intention.

We bring our branding, creative direction, and design expertise to a diverse range of clients—each with their own story, audience, and ambition. For us, it’s less about the category and more about the brand’s point of view.

03
Can you stay involved after a brand is launched?

Yes. We can provide ongoing design support and retainer services to ensure your brand remains consistent and evolves thoughtfully over time.

04
What are your rates?

As a boutique studio, we offer tailored proposals based on the scope, timeline, and complexity of each project. While our services are positioned at a premium level, our clients often find that partnering with us offers a more efficient, high-value alternative to hiring multiple in-house roles or working with a large agency.

Our model allows brands to access a senior, design-led team—without the overhead or inflated costs typical of larger firms. Whether you’re building a brand from the ground up or evolving an established identity, we scope intentionally to ensure you're getting thoughtful, strategic creative—without excess.

05
Do you collaborate with other agencies?

Absolutely. We often partner with marketing, PR, and digital agencies who are looking to enhance their creative offering with specialized brand strategy, visual identity, or content production. As a boutique studio, we're able to plug in seamlessly—bringing a high level of craft, clarity, and collaboration to support larger initiatives or fill niche creative gaps.

Whether behind the scenes or client-facing, we approach agency partnerships with the same care and intention we bring to all of our work.

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