Amanda Starr Studio

Amanda Starr Studio BRAND | STYLE | VIBE

For women 40+ whose brand no longer matches who they are. I bring identity, style, and visual presence into alignment.

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The future is crystal clear.I adore this photo shoot of the divine Kerry. Psychic medium and boho goddess. The Camilla w...
15/05/2026

The future is crystal clear.

I adore this photo shoot of the divine Kerry. Psychic medium and boho goddess.

The Camilla was the perfect match with the traditional tarot.

And the colour of the crystal ball was very on brand.

Bohemian and beautiful was the vibe and I think we achieved it.

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13/05/2026

It’s not about a new logo. Or another Pinterest board.

It’s about branding the essence of who you are.

Your energy. Your perspective.Your style.Your point of view.

Because the brands people remember don’t just look good.

They feel like something.
Your style is your strategy.

BRAND YOUR VIBE.

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11/05/2026

I’m finally … just doing it.

There’s something really satisfying about bringing together all the shoots, stories and creative pieces I’ve been sitting on for years and giving them a home on my blog.

Honestly… it’s been a long time coming.

As a creative, I think one of the hardest things isn’t the ideas themselves it’s bringing all the moving parts together in a way that actually feels sustainable.

The ideas.
The vision.
The content.
The business.
The pressure to constantly show up online.

Sometimes it can feel like your brain has 47 tabs open at once.

But this year, I’m determined to create a way of sharing my work that feels aligned, inspiring and sustainable… not exhausting.

Less chaos.
More creating with intention.

And honestly, I’d love to know…

Do you find the pace of social media overwhelming sometimes?

Do you ever feel creatively blocked by the pressure to constantly produce and keep up?

Tell me in the comments. I have a feeling a lot of us are feeling the same way.

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05/05/2026

One of my favourite shoots from 2025. 📷

The divine Claire Tate
Kinesiologist, yogi and vegan, with a deep love for animals and their wellbeing.

This was our second time working together after many moons between shoots.

Claire has a grounded and intuitive presence.

This shoot was a glimpse into her world. Her work, her space, her way of being.

I loved the autumn tones in this shoot and working with natural light to reflect the warmth of her energy.

A mix of lifestyle and portrait imagery that reflects her brand.

For me, it’s about more than just pretty pictures, it is about capturing the truth of who someone is.

The essence of the human heart.

There is magic in that.

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Prettier than her profile pic.Her current photos weren’t on point.It was time to tell a different story.She came to me r...
29/04/2026

Prettier than her profile pic.

Her current photos weren’t on point.
It was time to tell a different story.

She came to me ready for her moment.

She wanted images that captured hearts and turned heads.

She’d had a major glow up.
Her photos needed to show it.

So we started in her wardrobe.

And honestly… I was impressed.

The most incredible, curated collection of pieces.
So much style.
So much there.

We played.
We styled.
We pulled looks together.

Then I captured her in her best light.

CREATIVE.
STYLISH.
PLAYFUL.
FUN.

The result?

More attention.
More dates.
More confidence.

MORE OF WHAT
SHE HAD IMAGINED.

That’s The Art of You.

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22/04/2026

Never underestimate the power of a good (out) fit.

Not a smaller size.
Not a goal weight.
A. Good. Fit.

Because the difference between meh and magnetic?
It’s usually not your body… it’s your styling.

I’ve been different sizes over the years — and guess what never changed?

When my outfit worked, I worked.

I showed up better.
Spoke with more confidence.
Stopped second-guessing myself.

This isn’t about fashion.

Fashion follows trends.

Style?
Style is strategy.

It’s how you take who you are… and make it unmistakable.

And for the record — I’ll always choose leopard.

Leopard is for life.

❤️

Accessories are my signature brand superpower.A lot has shifted over the years.My style has definitely evolved…and so ha...
20/04/2026

Accessories are my signature brand superpower.

A lot has shifted over the years.

My style has definitely evolved…
and so has my brand.

But the one thing that’s always stayed true for me…

is how much I love the art of adornment.

Styling my vibe with statement necklaces and earrings has just always felt right.

It’s always felt like me.

And even as my body has changed over time…

accessories have been my constant.

They’ve been the thing that helps me still feel like myself -
through thick and thin.

Because there’s nothing like…

a little black something
and a dash of adornment…

It’s my vibe.

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I’ve noticed something. When I see women — who are brilliant at what they do — using AI images for their personal brandi...
15/04/2026

I’ve noticed something.

When I see women — who are brilliant at what they do — using AI images for their personal branding, something doesn’t sit right.

I’ve sat with this for a while because I use AI in my business. It helps with structure, systems, ideas and copy.

But when it comes to images, I draw the line.

A personal branding photoshoot isn’t “real life” either.

You choose a location.
You style wardrobe.
You wear makeup.
Your hair is done.
You’re guided into poses.

Yes — there’s art direction.

But it’s still you.

I think of a photoshoot like putting on makeup.
You’re bringing out the best in what’s already there.

AI imagery feels like putting on a mask.

Something shuts down.
The spark disappears.
The light in the eyes is gone.

There’s a disconnect.

As AI becomes more widespread, I believe something else will happen.

Humanity becomes more valuable.
What is real will matter more than ever.

Because people don’t buy perfect.
They purchase presence.

That’s why I’ll choose the camera over the avatar.
Every time.

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13/04/2026

Messy hair, don’t care.

Pushing post anyway because it’s about presence, not perfection. Being visible with the all the things that make you, you.

Is. The. Work.

When you lead with authenticity, people choose you because they can feel the frequency of who you are.

10 years in the personal branding space and I’m still learning as I go. Perfectly imperfect beats not showing up.

Every. Single. Time.

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Pretty portraits are fine. But fine isn’t enough. And you’re not finished yet.In 2020, Kate came to me for pretty pictur...
13/04/2026

Pretty portraits are fine. But fine isn’t enough. And you’re not finished yet.

In 2020, Kate came to me for pretty pictures. And what we created together at the time? Divine.

Fast forward five years. Kate knew she was meant for more. Fresh Face by Nurse Kate was born.

The process I used in 2020 is not the process I use now. Pretty portraits are fine. But fine isn’t enough. Not anymore.

In 2026, I map the essence first. The energy of who you are. Then we build the brand from that place. And the images? They land differently. Because they’re not just beautiful. They’re true.

I love seeing this journey—not just Kate’s evolution, but my own. The work has gone deeper. So have I.

If your brand no longer fits the woman you’ve become, reach out. I’d love to help you map your magic.

Link in bio.

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