Visual Branding & Graphic Design Agency in Minneapolis–St. Paul

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

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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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.

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.

What our clients say

  • "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. 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. I will be sharing her name with fellow business owners anytime the opportunity arises!"

    Leslie, Realtor

  • I worked with Venlo Studio for e-commerce and brand lifestyle photography for my small bakery. Lydia was warm & professional, and I loved the ideas that she brought to our planning call. It was easy to drop my products and props off for the photo shoot, and my final edits were completed and in hand ahead of schedule. The e-commerce photos are clean, clear, and showcase my products in an appealing way. I felt that they immediately created an elevated sense of professionalism in my online store. I LOVE the final edits of the lifestyle photographs.

    Doris, Bakery Owner

  • We've had the pleasure of working closely with Lydia on several projects, and her work is truly top-notch! From company headshots to event coverage and graphic design, she consistently delivers high-quality results with excellent communication and quick turnaround times. We highly recommend Lydia to any business or agency looking for a highly skilled and reliable creative professional.

    Andrew, Marketing Agency Owner

  • “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, Non Profit 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

  • “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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