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What is Yellowspark Studio?
Yellowspark Studio is a multimedia design company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing in branding, graphic design, photography, videography, motion graphics, and creative marketing assets.
What is your mission?
Our mission is simple: Spark Your Vision. We help businesses bring their ideas to life through high-impact visuals, strategy-driven design, and unforgettable content.
What services do you offer?
We offer branding, logo design, brand identity development, graphic design, marketing collateral, photography, videography, editing, motion graphics, animation, social media content, creative direction, and ongoing creative partnerships.
Do you work with small businesses and startups?
Absolutely. Many of our best clients are startups or small businesses looking to establish or refresh their brand.
Do you work with large companies?
Yes. We collaborate with growing and enterprise-level companies who need consistent, professional creative output.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes — we offer free creative consultations to discuss goals and recommend the best path forward.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve tech, fitness, health & wellness, real estate, retail, creators, events, nonprofits, hospitality, and more.
Can I hire you for one-off projects?
Yes — we take on both one-off projects and ongoing partnerships.
Do you offer long-term creative support?
Yes — through our Creative Partner program, we provide recurring content, design, and brand support.
Where are you located?
We’re located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Do you work with remote clients?
Absolutely. Many of our clients are nationwide and international.
Do you travel for shoots?
Yes — we travel throughout Colorado and out of state.
Who are the founders?
Hayden (creative director + videography), Corey (design + branding), and Perry (photo + production).
What makes Yellowspark different?
Creative energy, professional clarity, strategic thinking, and high-quality visuals wrapped in a fun, collaborative experience.
Do you design logos?
Yes — we create handcrafted, strategy-driven logos for businesses of all sizes
.What comes with a full brand identity package?
Logo suite, color palette, typography, brand guidelines, textures/graphics, visual elements, and custom assets.
Do you offer brand strategy?
Yes — we run workshops covering voice, positioning, storytelling, audience clarity, and visual direction.
Can you refresh my existing brand?
Definitely. We modernize your visuals while staying true to your core.
Do you design print materials?
Yes — business cards, brochures, signage, menus, packaging, posters, merch, and more.
Do you design digital marketing assets?
Yes — pitch decks, social templates, ads, slide decks, infographics, and more.
Do you create custom illustrations?
Yes — icons, character design, illustrations, scene art, and branded visuals.
Can you create a full brand guide for my company?
Absolutely — we build clean, easy-to-use brand guidelines covering usage rules, voice, colors, and assets.
Do you work with existing brand guidelines?
Yes — we can produce new materials that stay consistent with your current brand.
Can you help with rebranding after a merger or expansion?
Yes — we handle major brand evolutions, including renaming, identity restructuring, and rollout planning.
Do you offer professional brand photography?
Yes — lifestyle, portrait, product, environmental, and storytelling photography.
Do you shoot product photos?
Yes — both ecommerce and creative setups.
Can you help with shot direction and styling?
Absolutely — we handle creative direction, shot lists, mood boards, and set styling.
Do you shoot events?
Yes — conferences, workshops, activations, brand events, and more.
Do you shoot on location?
Yes — at your business, outdoors, or in rented studio spaces.
Do you provide RAW files?
Typically, we deliver edited images, but RAW files can be purchased upon request.
How many photos will I get?
It depends on the shoot, but we provide a curated gallery of high-quality images.
Do you retouch images?
Yes — color correction, cleanup, and professional retouching.
Do you offer lifestyle photography for social media?
Absolutely — short-form content, scroll-stopping brand imagery, and storytelling visuals.
Do you offer full video production?
Yes — concept development, scripting, filming, lighting, editing, and post-production.
Do you film social media videos?
Yes — vertical content, short-form ads, reels, TikToks, UGC-style videos, and micro content
Do you shoot commercial videos?
Yes — brand videos, promos, interviews, product videos, and testimonials.
Do you handle scripting?
Yes — we offer creative writing, storyboarding, and script development.
Can you edit footage I already have?
Yes — depending on quality and scope.
Do you create YouTube content?
Yes — intros, outros, episodes, talking-head videos, and b-roll-heavy storytelling.
Do you handle audio?
Yes — lav mics, shotgun mics, sound mixing, and audio cleanup.
Do you provide color grading?
Absolutely — clean, cinematic color work.
Do you create motion graphics?
Yes — animated logos, transitions, title cards, lower thirds, explainers, and more.
Do you animate logos?
Yes — we can animate existing or newly designed logos.
Do you make explainer videos?
Yes — 2D animation, kinetic typography, and motion storytelling.
Do you create animated ads?
Absolutely — optimized for social media, websites, and YouTube.
Can you add animated elements to my existing video?
Yes — motion overlays, titles, graphics, and enhancements.
Do you offer custom character animation?
Yes — simple 2D animation for branded storytelling.
Do you build websites?
We build basic marketing websites, landing pages, and brand microsites (not full-scale web dev).
Do you design website graphics?
Yes — banners, hero images, icons, UI elements, illustrations, and animations.
Do you create content for online ads?
Yes — static and animated ad graphics for Meta, Google, TikTok, and display networks.
Do you make social media templates?
Yes — fully branded templates for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more.
Do you manage social media accounts?
We don’t offer full social media management, but we do provide content creation and strategy.
How do I start a project?
Book a consultation, talk through goals, and we’ll send a custom proposal.
What does your creative process look like?
Discovery → Strategy → Concepting → Creation → Refinement → Delivery.
How do revisions work?
Most projects include 2–3 rounds of revisions
.Do you use project management software?
Yes — Asana keeps everything organized and transparent.
How long do projects take?
Depends on scope — branding takes 3–6 weeks, photo/video 1–4 weeks, design 1–2 weeks.
How do you communicate during projects?
We use email, Asana, Zoom, and occasional on-site meetings.
Will I have a dedicated point of contact?
Yes — usually one of the founders depending on project type.
Can you help with creative direction?
Absolutely — we love bringing clarity and vision to the table.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing varies by scope. Each project gets a custom proposal.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes — typically 30–50% upfront.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes — for larger projects or retainer agreements.
Do you charge by the hour or by project?
Most work is project-based; some engagements are hourly.
Do you offer monthly retainer plans?
Yes — perfect for consistent photo, video, or design needs.
Are rush fees available?
Yes — depending on availability.
Do you offer nonprofit discounts?
Case-by-case.
How are files delivered?
Through Google Drive or Asana.
Do you provide source files?
Yes — on request or included depending on project.
What file formats do you deliver?
PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, MP4, MOV, and more depending on the asset.
Do you archive project files?
Yes — we keep backups for at least one year.
Can you create multiple file sizes for social media?
Yes — vertical, square, horizontal, and platform-specific formats.
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds are not available once work begins.
What if I need more revisions?
Additional revisions can be added at an hourly rate or expanded scope.
Do you guarantee results?
We guarantee high-quality creative work and a collaborative process.
What happens if a shoot gets rained out?
We reschedule as soon as possible.
Can I pause a project?
Yes — paused projects may incur restart fees depending on timeline.
Do you provide NDAs?
Yes — client confidentiality is a priority.
Are you a local Fort Collins creative studio?
Yes — we love serving the Northern Colorado community.
Do you work with Colorado businesses?
Absolutely — Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and more.
Do you do on-site shoots in Fort Collins?
Yes — we shoot at businesses, events, and outdoor locations.
Can you help new Fort Collins businesses with branding?
Yes — we specialize in helping new businesses launch with intentional, high-impact branding.
Why the name Yellowspark Studio?
Because every great idea starts with a spark — and we’re here to ignite it.
Do you only wear yellow?
Not always… but it does look good on us.
Is the team fun to work with?
Hell yes — we bring energy, humor, and collaboration to every project.
What’s your creative superpower?
Turning vague ideas into visuals that slap.
Do you accept snacks as payment?
Not officially… but we won’t say no to donuts.
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