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About Us

We’re rooted in the belief that business is personal. We approach every project as an opportunity to make a lasting impact and create a lasting partnership. Founded as a testament to our desire for creative freedom, our values shape our work, drive our passion, and set us apart as a motivated force in the world of marketing, branding and design.

 

Our dynamic team will work with you to showcase your business, services, products and culture in a light that plays perfectly with who you are and everything you aspire to be.

 

Our Vision

We aim to serve small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups with style and substance through creative and strategic visual marketing, branding and design. We approach projects with ambition and insight, instill kindness and understanding in our process, and aspire to inspire happiness and drive transformation by helping make a positive and lasting impact for our clients.

Good Spirits Guide

Founder & Director Emily Dougherty
Welcome to our world of creativity, where the heart of the Midwest meets the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Meet Emily – the visionary behind our visual marketing, branding and design studio. Hailing from Illinois (a true daughter of the prairies) our founder’s journey began running through backyard cornfields and getting lost in apple orchards. Adventures in the outdoors, summers in Colorado (her family’s home state), and trips overseas added a touch of wanderlust to her upbringing.

As an adult, she carved a career path in journalism, both in the heartland of Indiana and the bustling landscapes of the Mile High City, before finding her way to Oregon. Here, a passion for marketing and promoting small businesses in the art, wine and travel industries took hold.

Weaving into her life’s story is her partner, a river raft guide turned winemaker. Together, they embrace the chaos of raising two wild and wonderful kids in the Willamette Valley.

Emily believes in the power of branding. In a world where marketing is an art and a science, she is your creative guide. With an innate appreciation for storytelling and a love for art and design, her guiding philosophy is finding a balance between the power of words and the impact of visuals. This duality forms the foundation of our approach.

The Creative Team

Weston Ney is an award-winning Oregon cinematographer, photographer, drone pilot and more. After working together on multiple shoots for wineries and non-profit associations, this talent and true professional was a no-brainer to bring on board for capturing brand stories on camera.

His eye for detail and impeccable care with camera movement will take your brand and business to the next level. Outside of collaborating on the Good Spirits Studio creative team, Weston owns FlareWest Media – trusted by companies and organizations ranging from DoorDash, CBS, the YMCA, the National Guard, and more.

 

Lisa Farhner is bringing the good vibes to each and every shoot. Emily and Lisa met while working with brands in Oregon’s beloved wine industry. Radiating positivity and fully adventurous, her laidback personality will set you at ease while her know-how with composition, coordination and visual storytelling ensures your brand comes across the page or screen in a way you’ve only dreamed of.

Beyond working with Good Spirits Studio to capture brands with her camera, Lisa owns Fahrner Creative, a photography business from the heart that shows up for real people, real brands and real life.

 

Our Values

Aspiration

We believe in being ambitious. We aspire to move with purpose, be good stewards of the earth, and spark happiness in ourselves, our friends, our families and our clients!

Courage

We believe in having the courage to empower, explore, innovate and learn. We believe in celebrating differences and knowing when to speak up, show up, stand up or shut up.

Curiosity

We believe in always asking questions, challenging assumptions, seeking new perspectives and being open. Curious minds mean passionate spirits.

Equality

We believe in serving brands and businesses where everyone is seen, heard and valued. We believe in fostering a culture of belonging and want to be a champion for brands that make a positive impact in our world.

Kindness

We believe that kindness matters and it serves as the heartbeat of our studio. We strive to create an atmosphere where warmth, empathy, and understanding are not only valued but actively practiced.

Respect

We believe we are all coming from different places in life and in business. We aim to meet you where you are with thoughtfulness and respect and ask that you do so as well.

But Enough About Us

Let’s talk about you.

 

If you’re a start-up or entrepreneur looking to create your brand identity or an established business that has outgrown your original branding, we just have one question to ask. If not now, when?

 

In a saturated market filled with short attention spans, we want to see your business stand out. Our combined expertise and commitment to excellence make Good Spirits Studio a good place for thoughtful branding, real strategy, and visuals that support your business in building awareness and recognition alongside credibility and trust.

 

On The Fence?

We get it! Partnering with a creative team means putting your brand and your trust in someone else’s hands. It’s a big deal. We want to see your business thrive and are here to help demystify the process of working with us.
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