THE 2025 City & Sea

Investment Guide

Booking Summer & Fall 2025

Your Brand, redesigned for performance, positioning, and profit

City & Sea Creative is a boutique brand and web agency led by a seasoned marketer with deep expertise in brand strategy, marketing, user experience and visual design — serving powerhouse entrepreneurs scaling service-based businesses with clarity, confidence, and sophistication.

Trusted by visionary founders & industry leaders

100+

SUCCESSFUL
PARTNERSHIPS

BRANDS
TRANFORMED

50+

WEBSITES
LAUNCHED

OUR CLIENTS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN

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TODAY

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  • "The results changed the way I look at my business"

    “She is SO talented, patient, thoughtful and caring with everything she touches. She made me see myself as a business owner and honestly have me the confidence to be proud of my work!” - Erica Lee, Interior Designer

  • "An absolute dream to work with"

    “City & Sea took my sad little website and turned it into my exact vision. Everything about this process exceeded my expectations. Communication, timeliness, professionalism, and end result.” -Bailey Hambey, owner of Johnnie Pearl Jewelry

  • “My business has grown exponentially.”

    "My business has grown exponentially"


    “I was hoping to see a measurable ROI and I have. It has paid back ten fold! . I have maxed out on bookings and I am only in the 4th month of the year! The process was streamlined and efficient. Hiring Shannon was one of the best decisions I ever made!” - Chandler Thornton, Owner of Almond Tree Art

  • "I continue to receive compliments"

    “I’m so grateful for the systems and tools Shannon left me with, which I can continue to rely on long after our work together ended. She is the expert, and the compliments I continue to receive about her work are a testament to that. Now, I never have to second-guess my brand or graphics, and that peace of mind is priceless.” - Jenny Corbett, Interior Designer

  • "This new branding will take my business to the next level."

    “From start to finish, Shannon was incredibly professional, attentive, and truly understood my vision. I’ve already received positive feedback from clients and visitors, and I feel confident that this new branding will take my business to the next level.”

Services and Investment

Brand Strategy

  • Includes market research, audience insights, positioning, key messaging, competitive analysis, and Chat GPT prompts for marketing.

  • Brand strategy is included in the Visual Identity package.

  • We craft strategic brand foundations that position you as a leader, attract premium clients, and fuel lasting growth. Blending proven digital marketing expertise with brand strategy, we map your audience's emotional drivers, define your unique positioning, and create messaging that magnetizes high-value opportunities.

Visual Identity

  • Full visual identity system: logo suite, typography, color palette, custom artwork, and launch graphics.

  • Visual Identity & Brand Strategy are $4,000 or two equal payments of $2,000. Estimated timeline is 6-8 weeks.

  • Through a high-touch, concierge-level partnership, we translate your vision, values, and future ambitions into a powerful, cohesive brand presence built to attract premium opportunities, deepen client trust, and create lasting momentum.

Website Design

  • Up to 5-page custom Squarespace site, mobile optimization, foundational SEO, Instagram links page, privacy policy, custom video tutorial, and two weeks of post-launch support. (Product-based sites custom quoted.)

  • Squarespace website design for service-based business is an investment of $5,000 or 3 equal payments of $1,833. Estimated timeline is 4-6 weeks.

  • Strategically designed from the ground up, your website will deliver a seamless, conversion-focused experience for your audience — while giving you the confidence to show up, scale, and lead without hesitation.

Add-on services available with every project

Website Copywriting / $500
Social Media Templates / $850
SLIDE DECK TEMPLATES / $850+
Email MARKETING SET-UP / $1,250
EMAIL TEMPLATES / $850
PACKAGING / CUSTOM QUOTED

Our Most Popular Package

Our most comprehensive, transformative package, combining deep strategy, full visual identity, custom website design, and professionally crafted website copy for a seamless, high-converting brand presence.

  • Brand Strategy + Visual Identity + Website Design + Copywriting

  • $10,000 or up to 4 equal payments of $2,500. Estimated timeline is 12-14 weeks.

  • A cohesive, elevated brand and digital presence that:

    - Positions you as the obvious choice in your market
    - Instantly builds authority and trust with premium clients
    - Supports higher pricing, bigger opportunities, and expanded visibility
    - Works seamlessly behind the scenes, freeing you to focus on leading and scaling
    - Gives you clarity, confidence, and pride every time you share your website or show up online

    This isn’t just about having a beautiful brand — it’s about having a strategic, high-performing asset that propels your business into its next era.

The Full Suite of Services

Strategic branding, website design and photography for the entrepreneur who is all in—ready to step into a fully polished, elevated, and strategically designed brand that reflects their expertise and attracts high-value clients.

  • Everything in our Signature Offer plus:

    - 150+ high-resolution, retouched images covering headshots, lifestyle, action, and product shots
    - A strategic photoshoot planning and strategy call to align visuals with your brand goals

  • Total investment is $12,400 with a $2,400 deposit upon booking and then up to 4 equal payments of $2,500. Estimated timeline is 14-16 weeks.

  • The Corporate Edit delivers a fully elevated, premium brand presence supported by a deep, versatile content library. You’ll walk away with a cohesive and compelling visual story that carries seamlessly across your website, social media, marketing materials, and PR efforts. With a consistent, professional suite of imagery aligned to your authority and positioning, you’ll save time and energy while amplifying every campaign, launch, and communication. This strategic investment equips you to show up confidently and consistently as a market leader, creating a unified brand experience that attracts, engages, and converts your ideal clients. More than just a photoshoot, The Corporate Edit is designed to strengthen and accelerate every aspect of your brand’s visibility, recognition, and impact.

Inquire to become a client

Inquire to work with us by filling out the form below. We just need a few details to tailor our conversation. You will receive a confirmation email as well as a personal follow-up from a member of our team within 24 hours. If you do not receive a personal follow-up please check your spam folder.

FAQs

  • We recommend booking at least 1–2 months in advance to secure your desired start date, especially if you want to align with a seasonal launch or campaign. Our studio only takes on a limited number of clients at a time to ensure a high-touch, boutique experience.

  • Yes. For most projects, we offer monthly installments. We’re happy to discuss custom arrangements for larger or ongoing projects.

  • Absolutely. While our signature package combines both, we also offer brand-only or website-only engagements. We’ll help you determine which path is the best fit based on where your business currently stands.

  • Great! We’re happy to incorporate your existing professional assets, provided they align with the aesthetic and strategy of the project. If additional or updated visuals are needed, we can recommend photographers or offer our in-house photography add-on.

  • While our primary focus is on service-based businesses, we do occasionally work with product-based brands. Product-based websites and brand packages are custom-quoted to account for additional needs like e-commerce integration and packaging design.

  • We specialize in custom Squarespace builds, chosen for their beautiful design flexibility, user-friendly management, and excellent mobile responsiveness. For clients needing custom e-commerce or more complex functionality, we’re happy to discuss tailored solutions.

  • Yes. We provide custom tutorial videos showing you exactly how to make edits, updates, and additions to your site. You’ll have the tools and confidence to manage your site going forward — and we’re always here for ongoing support if you need it.

  • Yes. Many of our clients choose to continue working with us on a monthly retainer, giving them access to ongoing design and marketing support as an extension of their team. This includes everything from campaign graphics to creative direction and brand updates.