Burning House Productions Let’s talk

You have a story to tell. Let's make it epic.

Artist-led personal branding for founders, independent experts, and owner-led businesses. I turn the story behind your work into photography, film, and a presence that helps the right people understand why they should choose you.

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Photography–Film–Digital–AI-Assisted Branding–Print–Web–Commissions
A man sharing his story during a conversation, photographed in black and white

The challenge

The work has grown. Your presence hasn’t caught up.

You may be launching a business, stepping into a larger role, or finally giving an established business the attention it deserves.

"My photos are four years old and they never looked like me."

Your portraits should reflect who you are today.

"My website, LinkedIn, and Instagram don't look like the same company."

Scattered pieces made at different times by different people.

"I can't explain what makes us different without sounding like everyone else."

You can do it in a room in ninety seconds. On a page it flattens.

"Competitors who aren't as good as us look better than we do."

Your online presence should make your experience easy to recognize.

Brian Blyth, artist and founder of Burning House Productions
Brian Blyth / Founder & creative director

Your guide

Hi, I'm Brian.

I work across photography, film, design, and physical craft. What connects it all is attention: noticing what matters, then making it visible.

A few years ago I asked a husband-and-wife bakery team in Longmont if I could photograph them working — not posed, just them, doing what they do at four in the morning. The black-and-white series that came out of it showed their skill in a way no headshot ever could. That's when I understood the job: find the good that's already there, and show it properly.

I bring 25 years of operations and project experience to the creative work. I care about the finished image—and whether we made the right thing, for the right audience, with a clear plan to put it to use. You work directly with me from the first conversation through delivery.

Start here / Signature Sessions

Your story. Your voice. A place to begin.

A Signature Session brings together a guided 30–90 minute recorded conversation and portrait photography. We explore what you do, why it matters, and what you want to be known for.

The conversation gives us the direction. Your agreed scope can bring it to life through edited portraits, interview excerpts, and a fuller brand film or connected content.

Bring your experience and your point of view. I’ll guide the conversation and the camera work. We agree on deliverables, timing, and price before the session.

Explore the Signature Session
Two people sharing a conversation over coffee with a camera nearby
Conversation-led storytelling / Creative concept

Best for

A new introduction.

A website refresh, a speaking engagement, a new role, or an upcoming launch.

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The plan

Here's what we'll do together.

Four stages. You always know where you are and what's next.

01ICU

Creative vision

A free 20-minute call to discuss your audience, priorities, and the project you have in mind.

You get: a straight read on what's needed, and a scoped proposal.

02Burn-In

Discovery interview

We explore your story and references, then agree on a creative brief. Signature Sessions include a recorded discovery interview.

You get: creative direction built from what surfaced — in your words, not mine.

03Production & Post

We make it

I create and refine the photography, film, design, or website agreed in your proposal.

You get: the agreed files, prepared for their intended formats.

04Ignite

Go live

We prepare the work for your website, profiles, or campaign. Publishing support is included when agreed in your scope.

You get: a clear handoff and guidance on putting the work to use.

Creative services

What your story can become.

Start with a Signature Session, bring a specific brief, or build a connected body of work. We scope the production around what you need to accomplish.

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Photography

Portraits, team, and at-work imagery that looks like you on a good day.

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Film

Founder films, interviews, and short-form video for your site and social.

Explore this service → Creative direction taking shape on a studio image wall 03

Digital

Articles, social posts, and short-form content drawn from your interviews and expertise.

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Print

Cards, books, signage, and editorial pieces — designed and produced to be held.

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Web

A clear home for your story, services, and next step—built around the work we create.

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Commissions

Original artwork and one-of-a-kind creative pieces, commissioned around your idea, space, or occasion.

Discuss a commission →

Creative concept imagery illustrating the services.

A creative reviewing AI-assisted brand campaign concepts on a desktop screen

AI-assisted branding concept.

Burning House / AI-Assisted Branding

Explore your next brand direction.

Explore campaign ideas, develop imagery, and adapt existing material with AI and hands-on creative direction.

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AI Integration Solutions / Also founded by Brian

Better ways to run your business.

Need workflow automation, a private company knowledge tool, an AI assistant, or custom integrations? Bring that operational challenge to AI Integration Solutions.

Discuss an AIS project →

Free resource

Not ready to talk? Start with the checklist.

Five questions to spot the gaps in your website, profiles, and photography before deciding what to invest in.

Open the 15-minute checklist +
  1. Can a new visitor tell what you do, who it’s for, and how to contact you?
  2. Do your website and social profiles tell the same story?
  3. Do your portraits represent who you are today?
  4. Is an example of your best work easy to find?
  5. Ask someone outside your business what they understood. Start with the first gap.

Questions

Before you ask.

What should I prepare?

Think about who you want to reach and what you want them to understand. Bring existing brand material if you have it. You don’t need a script or a finished strategy.

I'm not comfortable on camera.

You don’t need to perform. I guide the conversation, help you settle in, and give you direction when you need it. We’re looking for your natural presence.

Where do sessions happen?

At the studio inside Desk Chair Workspace in Loveland, or on location across Northern Colorado. Travel elsewhere can be discussed.

Can I buy services separately?

Yes. Photography, film, design, print, web, AI-assisted branding, and commissions can each be scoped as a standalone project.

What's included, how long does it take, and what does it cost?

Every project is scoped individually. After discovery, your proposal sets out the deliverables, timeline, and price before you decide to proceed.

Start a conversation

Let’s find the story.
Then make a plan.

Tell me what you’re building and when you need it. I’ll follow up to arrange a free 20-minute discovery call.

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Loveland & Fort Collins · Northern Colorado · available for travel