Eleven-08 Media · Creative Consulting
Creative Consulting in Bend, Oregon
Meet your Creative Partner — an outsourced Creative Director for growing businesses
Most growing businesses know they need better creative direction. They just can't afford a full-time Creative Director. Nelson Collective's creative consulting gives you senior creative leadership — strategy, direction, execution — without the full-time overhead. Kyle Nelson becomes your Creative Partner.
Serving businesses in Bend, Central Oregon, and beyond
Why Kyle
Not Just a Photographer. A Creative Strategist.
Kyle Nelson has spent 15+ years not just creating visual work — but building, leading, and growing creative businesses. He founded and led four successful media companies, served over 1,000 clients from Main Street businesses to Disney and Walmart, and built Results Imagery into the #1 lifestyle product photography company of its era. He is a bestselling author, a speaker, and a serial entrepreneur who understands brand, strategy, content, and creative execution at the highest level. When you bring Kyle on as your Creative Partner you're not hiring a photographer who gives opinions — you're hiring a senior creative leader who has done it at scale.
15+
Years Creative Leadership
4
Successful Media Brands Built
1,000+
Clients Served
What Is a Creative Partner
Your Outsourced Creative Director
Here's exactly what Kyle does as your Creative Partner — and why it's different from hiring a photographer or a marketing agency.
Creative Strategy
Kyle works with you to define your visual brand direction, content strategy, and creative priorities. What should your brand look and feel like? What content do you actually need? What's working and what isn't? That's the strategic work most businesses never get.
Creative Execution
Strategy without execution is worthless. Kyle doesn't just advise — he executes. Photography, visual direction, content creation, brand shoot execution. Your Creative Partner does the thinking AND the doing.
Creative Leadership
If you have a marketing team, a social media manager, or other creatives — Kyle leads them. Creative direction, feedback, brand consistency, campaign oversight. Senior creative leadership for your whole team.
Who This Is For
You Might Need a Creative Partner If…
This Is For You If:
- ✓Your brand looks inconsistent across platforms
- ✓You know you need better content but don't know where to start
- ✓You have a marketing team but no creative leadership
- ✓You're launching a new brand or rebranding
- ✓You want world class creative without a full-time hire
- ✓You need someone who can both direct AND execute
- ✓Your competitors look more professional than you online
- ✓You've outgrown DIY Canva marketing
This Isn't For You If:
- ✗You need a one-time photoshoot (book a commercial session instead)
- ✗You want someone to manage your social media accounts
- ✗You're looking for a full-service marketing agency
- ✗You need paid advertising management
- ✗You want someone to write your copy or manage your website
Not sure which category you're in? Text Kyle directly — he'll tell you honestly whether creative consulting is the right fit for your business.
Which Package Is Right For You
Understanding Your Options
Three ways to work with Kyle — from a one-time audit to a fully embedded Creative Partner relationship.
Brand Audit
One-time · No commitment
$500
You're not sure where to start. You know something is off with your brand but you can't put your finger on it. The Brand Audit gives you a clear picture of where you stand and exactly what to fix — delivered as a written report with actionable recommendations.
- ✓Complete visual brand review
- ✓Website and social media audit
- ✓Written recommendations report
- ✓Priority action list
- ✓One follow-up call to walk through findings
Best for: Businesses that want clarity before committing to an ongoing relationship
Book a Brand Audit →Creative Partner — Essentials
Monthly · Ongoing relationship
$1,500/month
You need consistent creative direction and execution but you're not ready for the full commitment. The Essentials package gives you Kyle's strategic brain and camera every month — without the weekly touchpoint of the Full package.
- ✓2 strategy calls per month
- ✓Creative direction and brand oversight
- ✓1 commercial photography session per month
- ✓Ongoing email support
- ✓Monthly content planning
Best for: Small businesses and startups that need regular creative direction and photography without full integration
Let's Talk →Creative Partner — Full
Monthly · Fully embedded
$3,000/month
Kyle becomes a genuine member of your team. Weekly touchpoints, Slack or Teams integration, full creative leadership, and 1-2 photography sessions per month. This is what it feels like to have a world class Creative Director without the six-figure salary.
- ✓Weekly strategy touchpoint
- ✓Slack or Microsoft Teams integration
- ✓Full creative direction and leadership
- ✓Campaign and content planning
- ✓1–2 commercial photography sessions per month
- ✓Creative oversight of your marketing team
- ✓Brand consistency management
- ✓Priority response within 4 business hours
Best for: Growing businesses with a marketing team that needs senior creative leadership and consistent visual content
Let's Talk →Project Based
Campaign or Launch Creative Direction
Launching a new product, rebranding, or running a specific campaign? Kyle is available for project-based creative direction engagements — a defined scope, a defined timeline, and a defined deliverable.
Custom Quote
Every project is different. Reach out and Kyle will build a custom proposal.
15+
Years Creative Leadership
4
Successful Media Brands Built
1,000+
Clients Served
Disney · Walmart · Starbucks
and 30+ global brands
Amazon #1
Bestselling Author
FAQ
Creative Consulting Questions Answered
No — and that's an important distinction. Creative consulting is strategic and directional work first. Photography is one of the tools Kyle uses to execute the strategy. If you just need photography, book a commercial session. If you need someone to tell you what photography you need, why you need it, how it fits your brand, and then create it — that's creative consulting.
Serving Central Oregon & Beyond
Creative Consulting Based in Bend, Oregon
Eleven-08 Media's creative consulting service is based in Bend, Oregon and available to businesses across Central Oregon, Portland, and beyond. Strategy work happens remotely — photography sessions happen on location at your business. Whether you're a Bend brewery building a brand, a Redmond company refreshing your visual identity, or a Portland business that needs senior creative leadership without the agency price tag — Kyle Nelson is your Creative Partner.
Ready to Work Together?
Let's Build Something Great
Start with a Brand Audit or jump straight into a Creative Partner relationship. Kyle personally responds within 24 hours.
Prefer to talk? (541) 444-6396