Photography. Web. Social.

Run by two people, a corgi, and a habit of asking questions first.

Hospitality & Lifestyle // Properties, Businesses, Brands

Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio

Who runs Muse?

We're Paul and Vanesa, based in Amador County. Most days, you'll find us photographing a property, building a website, or figuring out how to help a business tell its story a little better.

We like to ask questions before we start making things. What makes a place feel like itself? What do people notice? What's the part you wish more people could see? From there, we'll figure out how to show it.

Meet Paul & Vanesa
A corner of a cozy room with a burnt orange couch, beige and orange pillows, a wooden side table with a stack of books, a table lamp, a white wall with wooden panels, a large framed landscape art poster, smaller framed pictures, a small Arctic flag, and a dark-colored lamp.

Different businesses need different things.

A property might need a fresh way to show the experience. A business might need a website that finally sounds like itself. Whatever the project, we'll start by understanding what matters before deciding how to approach it.

Services
A cozy indoor space with a window showing trees outside. There is a wooden table with a stack of books, a notebook, and a pen. An upholstered chair with a patterned fabric is in the background, with a white mug nearby.
A cozy indoor space with a window showing trees outside. There is a wooden table with a stack of books, a notebook, and a pen. An upholstered chair with a patterned fabric is in the background, with a white mug nearby.

Based in Northern California, available to travel

A few of the people, places, and businesses we've had the chance to work with:

  • "Oh my gosh you guys, these photos are STUNNING!!!!! You are wildly talented"

    —Katie, Tiny Tranquility | Lifestyle Photography

  • "Beautiful charismatic photos from a very fun shoot at the ranch. Provided by the wonderful Muse Creative Co. Check them out and book a shoot before their schedule fills up."

    —Anastasia, AC Horsemanship | Photography

  • "I highly recommend using Paul and Vanesa from Muse Creative Co. for your website and photography needs. They are local and will add a fresh look to your website"

    —Becky, Creaky Cupboard | Web Design/Photography

  • "Muse got my website to show up in my area which was a nightmare when I tried to do it myself. They delivered exactly what I expected."

    —Sahara, Coyote Ledgers CPA | Website Management

Every project here started as a conversation first.

Yours could too.

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