A refined, vintage-inspired yet timeless custom brand and web design for Evelyn Barkey, a travelling wedding photographer based in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
Keywords: Intimate, Poetic, Refined, Classic, Understated, Sentimental
“This couldn’t feel more me. Grateful to all the other photographers who had Artisanth do their websites and ultimately brought her work onto my feed. She is immensely talented, and every single detail came together better than I’d ever envisioned.”
I’m so grateful, I literally love everything. Everybody’s been saying such nice things about the launch, saying things like ‘It looks amazing.’ I’m also already starting to get a lot go inquiries and leads since it’s been live, and I feel like there’s just a lot of information on there that my old website never had, which is helping me connect with people even before they come into my inbox. I’m already feeling it, and it’s only been a week! The entire space communicates my brand and my personality so perfectly. I feel like you just absolutely executed, and there were really no revisions necessary. I’m going to sit down and write you a well-thought-out testimonial, but I just wanted to say this in the meantime because I’m so happy with everything you did. Thank you so much!
– Evelyn Barkey
Intention
With nearly a decade of experience documenting love stories across landscapes and seasons, Evelyn wanted a brand and website that not only reflected how much she’s grown as a human, but one that would also hold space for her creativity as an artist while simultaneously resonating with the kinds of clients she felt most connected to – those who value intentionality, storytelling, and artistry.
Rooted in trust, connection, and individuality, she envisioned a brand that would inspire others to tell their story in a way that felt true to them, guided by emotion and personality. She wanted to attract clients who appreciate design and who approach their wedding day as a meaningful, personal experience.
The intention behind our collaboration was to create a fully custom brand and website that felt high-quality yet human. It was about stepping into a more elevated, aligned version of her business without losing the soul of it – a brand experience that looked elevated but still felt intimate, poetic, and grounded in feeling – an extension of who she is as a person, inviting others into her world as a photographer.
Process & Approach
Evelyn’s love for all things vintage (French plates, worn-in books, imperfect old homes, and the romance of a well-set table) became a beautiful jumping-off point. We imagined a brand that felt cultured but not flashy, elegant but approachable, and artful without trying too hard.
Through our creative direction, we landed on a look and feel that blends refined editorial design with a soft, poetic warmth. The typography and layout were kept classic and spacious, letting her imagery take up space, featuring many of her more dramatic landscape-driven shots that tell so much of the story. The brand palette includes cool-toned earth-inspired colours that complement the natural tones found in her images. We also created custom toile-like textures and illustrations for that lived-in and nostalgic approach.
Rather than leaning into a traditional “luxury” feel, we created something more nuanced, what I’d describe as slow, with a quiet richness and natural beauty. A brand experience that invites you in, makes you feel something, and mirrors Evelyn’s own approach to storytelling: honest, artful, and always from the heart.
“If you’re looking for a rebrand/incredible website, Savannah is worth every single dollar. I’m so happy. Her talent is unmatched, and she’s just the nicest person.”
It’s so good – it’s perfect. I totally trusted you. I’m literally obsessed with it. It’s everything I wanted, everything I knew you would do. I love it all. I’m so glad we did this, it’s an 11/10 for me. I will be shouting your name from the rooftops!
