MINNEAPOLIS BRANDING AGENCY

Crafting all the creative elements your business needs to stand out.

Let us breathe life into your brand.

Trust is everything, and presentation matters. We’ll help your business put its best foot forward with strategy-first visual branding that’s as striking as it is effective.

Visual branding that weaves
together graphic design, photography,
& strategic marketing.

  • Branding

    We can build your brand from the ground-up or give it a full refresh with our customized branding packages.

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  • Graphic Design Support

    Let's breathe life into your brand with custom email templates, social media graphics, print collateral, and more!

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  • Brand Photography

    For the passionate business owner desiring growth, bring your brand to life with imagery that tells your story for you.

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  • Product Photography

    Showcase the irresistible appeal of your products with professionally styled imagery and lifestyle photos.

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Brand designer Lydia

Hi, I’m Lydia, founder of Venlo Studio.

As a business owner, your work is more than a paycheck. It’s a reflection of your innermost passions, your most whimsical ideas, your deepest purpose. So yeah, we’ll help your brand look more confident, professional, and legitimate – but more importantly, we’ll capture the essence of your business, all the way down to its core purpose. 

We believe in… 

  • Unique brands that stand out amongst competition

  • Authentic and honest brands

  • Simplicity surpasses unnecessary complexity

  • Supporting Local businesses– ask us about our favorite Twin Cities restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries! 

Build a brand that demands attention. 

You know those people who walk into every room with a quiet confidence that makes you feel calm? That’s how a great brand should feel. Your business deserves a cohesive style and identity, and a presence that demands attention.


Our branding peels back the mystery of your business, so nobody has to wonder what it’s like to work with you.

Design process, logo creation, brand identity

Our process

  • After booking, we’ll send you a brand questionnaire to learn more about your business. Next, we’ll research your industry and create a moodboard to guide the visual direction. We’ll also schedule a planning call to dive into the details of your project.

  • Cue the 'WOWs' and heart-eye emojis—this is where the ideas come to life. We’ll present multiple design concepts that align with your target audience, and you can request up to 2 rounds of revisions on your favorite concept!

  • It’s like Christmas morning! You'll receive your final deliverables in all the necessary file formats, neatly organized in a folder system for easy access.

  • We'll continue to be a resource to you as your business grows with ongoing photography and graphic design needs.

  • "I feel as though any review I’m able to craft will fall short of expressing how wonderful my experience was working with Lydia and Venlo! I hired her company for a full rebrand of my business. From start to finish, her communication was 10/10. I knew exactly what the process would look like and the timeline on which each benchmark would be hit. She took the time to fully explore my vision for the brand both through an extensive questionnaire and visual inspiration board. She was patient and receptive to feedback as I explored the creative and unique branding visuals that she created for me! In the end, she delivered a full branding kit that was beyond what I could have imagined and developed a gorgeous stationary product and I can’t wait to share with clients. I will be sharing her name with fellow business owners anytime the opportunity arises!"

    Leslie, Realtor

  • “Lydia is a gem to work with! She’s not only professional and friendly but she also captured perfectly the feel we wanted for our brand. Lydia has been an important part of our branding process. She is consistently attentive, reliable and adds creativity that goes above and beyond.”

    Tarah, Nonprofit Owner

  • "I've done many photoshoots in different phases of my business, and this one felt the most "me". Lydia did a fantastic job of listening to what my vision was for the end result, and she absolutely brought it to life. She had great attention to detail throughout the whole process, she made the photoshoot so much fun, and the images I got back perfectly represented me and my brand."

    Christine, Web Designer

  • "Lydia is an amazing photographer who makes the session incredibly enjoyable and relaxed! She is also super talented and captures fantastic, beautifully edited photos, all with the goal of helping her clients present themselves in the best possible way! Would highly recommend her services!"

    Cassie, Architect

  • “I was so excited when I opened my email this morning to all these beautiful brand photos! Lydia went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, providing recommendations of props to bring, and even playing my favorite music during the session! The photos are top-notch and I'm so excited to use them to represent my brand. I would recommend her every time!”

    Maddie, Copywriter

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Visual branding .

Strategic marketing .

Purposeful photography .

Visual branding . Strategic marketing . Purposeful photography .