Shop Small - Support Small Businesses!

Shopping local, shopping small + supporting small businesses is important any time of year. But especially around the holidays, when everyone is in full gear purchasing things for their friends and family. Buying from a small business owner does more than you can imagine! I saw a post going around social media saying how someone purchased $50 worth of stuff from this girls Etsy shop and it bought half of her groceries for the next day!
Being someone who has a photography business, I can attest to the fact that when you book a shoot with me, it helps pay my bills! And I appreciate each and every person who books with me! Not just for the money, but knowing that you see my work and want some done for yourself! :)

With all that being said, the point of this post is to SHARE some of my FAVORITE small businesses! Last night on Instagram I had shared some of my favorites, but I thought I would go a step further and make a full blog post about it for anyone who doesn't follow me over there.

I have clothes, artists, makeup + hairstylists + photographers. Everyone will have easy links to their websites/etsys/instagrams so if you see something you like, you can reach out to them easily!

1. High Voltage Finds
Website: https://www.highvoltagefinds.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/highvoltagefinds
A friend owned curated Vintage shop. I've done a couple different shoots for them + I love them! Also new parents (Congratulations to Chris + Taylor!!) If you need a shop to fulfill your vintage clothing dreams, definitely check them out!

2. Moon Wolf Thift
https://www.instagram.com/moonwolfthrift/
A long time friend, Hana is the owner of Moon Wolf Thrift. Curated thrifted clothes at great prices!

3. Rosie Rose Designer
https://www.rosierosedesigner.com/
Rosie is one of my favorite designers I've walked for at NWAFW! Her work is so fun and original. Also SUPER inclusive. She has clothes in so many different sizes and things that anyone would like! She's also running a deal on Christmas stockings right now!

4. Everyday Anna Lou
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mostlyrosemarymarket
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayannalou/

Anna is a sweetheart who makes hand embroidered clothes and is also a NWA based Photographer.

5. Midnight Trove
https://www.etsy.com/shop/midnighttrove
Also Kyla Rebecca on Youtube if you are into spooky videos! I love all the pieces Kyla has up in her Etsy store. These sell out quickly so if I would go ahead and grab a piece if you like anything you see!

6. Lauren Treat Hair
https://www.instagram.com/laurentreatshair/
Lauren is a close friend + the mastermind behind my hair color! This girl is the definition of a girl boss! She is so hardworking, creative and such a lovely person to be around.

NWA + Conway based Hairstylist

7. Austin Anderson
https://www.instagram.com/faamo_/
Austin is one of the coolest dudes I've had the pleasure of meeting. He's an incredible artist, designer, skateboarder, all around great dude. He also just recently put up a mural in Fort Smith!

8. Tylo May
https://www.instagram.com/tylomay/
Tylo is a musician, designer and the creator behind the incredible Myntwave shows!

9. Avery Shaw
https://www.instagram.com/legitaveryshaw/
Avery is a lovely soul based in NWA and specializes in Hair + Makeup. She's worked on many photoshoots and been a key piece of NWAFW.