Small Business Saturday: Maia Chloe Lopes-Gilbert
It’s Small Business Saturday, y’all, which means one thing - you get to meet one of our incredible clients! You’ve seen her TFCFO graphics grace your feeds every week (so talent). But she’s more than just the magic behind the ‘gram. What a better person to introduce for our inaugural Small Business Saturday Featurette than the one, the only -
Maia Chloe Lopes-Gilbert!
If you know Maia, you already know she’s too cool for school. And if you don’t know Maia? You’re about to see exactly why we at The Freelance CFO love working with her. 😉
Maia Chloe Lopes-Gilbert, in Her Own Words
What’s your name, Maia (lol)?
Maia Chloe Lopes-Gilbert
And what are your pronouns, you bad*ass?
she/her/hers
Okay, let’s get into the good stuff!
Tell us about your business. What do you do? What's your speciality?
I'm a photographer who specializes in intimate weddings, elopements, and destination celebrations. I'm known for my true-to-color, attentive-to-skin-tones editing, and my documentary-inspired, timeless nostalgia of film photography style. And for becoming good friends with my couples!
I'm also a designer who specializes in brands, websites and graphics that stand out from the rest - that are completely unique and that break all the rules. 😉
When did you decide to become a business owner?
Haha, I'm not so sure. I decided to become one, so much as I wasn't sure what else to do with myself and just sort of fell into this!
When did you start your business?
I started my photography business in 2020, and my design business in 2021.
What do you aim to accomplish with your business?
With photography, I capture honest and heartfelt photography for best friends in love. ♥️. With design, we’re achieving strategic branding and web design for the bold entrepreneurs who blaze their own paths, work their asses off, and have it in their blood to defy the status quo. 🔥
I geek out on...
Ummmmm too many things, hahaha!
But off the top of my head -
Film photos and cameras, Marvel movies, travel, fantasy novels, comic books, fooooooood, the outdoors and mother nature, colors, art, interior design, architecture, history, motorcycles…
Just to name a few, haha!
This year, I really want to...
… finally feel like I've found a solid footing in what I'm doing and who I am!
Travel more, worry less, take more time just for myself.
A typical Sunday for me includes…
Chilling with my dog Aladin, maybe going on a hike or to a coffee shop, potentially a motorcycle ride. Trying a new recipe for dinner or going out to one of my favorite restaurants!
My simple pleasures are…
Spending time with my dog.
Being outside in the rain or under a starry sky.
A nice view in the mountains.
Wildflowers.
The smell of a campfire.
Desserts.
Warm fluffy blankets or oversized sweaters.
A random fact I love is…
We know more about space than we do the depths of the oceans on earth!
Wanna Link Up with This Small Business Baddie?
There are plenty of ways to reach out to Maia if you’re looking for your dream elopement photographer, or if you’re finally ready to get your business branding on point!
For Social Media Goodness, follow her on the ‘gram at:
For Photography Goodness, get your booty over to the Maia Chloe Photography website!
For Branding and Web Design Goodness, head over to the Rebel Soul Studio website!
To Chat with Maia Directly, hit her up via email at hey@maiachloe.com 💌
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or tax advice. Reach out to The Freelance CFO team with any questions regarding specific financial concerns, or seek the services of a fiduciary.