every business has a story
most never get told
We uncover the people, purpose and moments that make local businesses unforgettable, then share them through photography, film and editorial storytelling.
Our Philosophy
Not every business needs more content. Every business deserves to be understood.
At Town + County Collective, we believe the most meaningful marketing begins with curiosity.
That's why every partnership starts with Storyfinding™, our signature process for discovering the stories that make your business unlike any other. Because people don't remember businesses that post the most.
They remember the ones that make them feel something.
StoryFinding
StoryFinding
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We spend time getting to know you before we ever pick up a camera.
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Together, we uncover the stories already waiting inside your business.
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Photography and film that feel authentic because they are.
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Across your channels and ours, introducing your business to the community in meaningful ways.
The Front Porch.
We believe community is built one conversation at a time.
The Front Porch is Town + County Collective's monthly storytelling gathering, hosted by a different local business each month. Together, we'll pull up a chair, share a coffee and discover the people, purpose and passion behind the places we know and love. Through open conversation, behind-the-scenes experiences and meaningful connection, we're creating a space where business owners become neighbours, collaborations begin naturally and the stories that make South Georgian Bay so special are celebrated together.
"What would you tell yourself on the day you opened your doors?"
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Your membership includes four photo + video sessions per year, creative direction, a personalized shot list and moodboard for each session, model and location planning support, and access to our community events. Each session includes high-quality photos (delivered in 3 days) and ready-to-use vertical videos (delivered within 24 hours). Everything we create is designed to support your business goals and simplify your marketing.
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The form helps us understand your values, visual preferences, experiences, goals, and brand personality. It allows us to create tailored shot lists, moodboards, and session plans that feel authentically aligned.
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The Partner Membership is a 12-month commitment. This gives us the ability to create consistent, seasonal, and strategic content that evolves with your business throughout the year. We grow every session learning what worked, what didn’t allowing us the freedom to get creative together.
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Each session produces a curated gallery of high-quality photos and multiple ready-to-use vertical videos. The exact number varies by session type, goals, and location — but every session provides enough content to support your social media, website, and marketing needs for upto 3 months.
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We support small-but-mighty businesses in wellness, hospitality, retail, lifestyle, services, agriculture, cafés, and community-driven industries. If you’re local, growing, and want content that reflects your real personality — you’re a perfect fit.
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Absolutely. Most of our members are not models or content creators. We guide you through posing, styling, and storytelling to make the experience comfortable, natural, and fun.
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Yes — we travel throughout Collingwood, South Georgian Bay, and surrounding communities. If you're outside our standard radius, we’ll always let you know in advance if a small travel fee applies.
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Absolutely. Our approach is relaxed, supportive, and focused on capturing the real you — not stiff, overly posed images. Most members start camera-shy and end up loving their photos.
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Sessions can be at your business, on-location outdoors, at events, or in spaces that fit your brand aesthetic. We’ll help you choose the best location for each session.
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We have a suite of services to offer you, with the partner membership being the introduction to our team.
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Yes! Bring anyone who helps tell your brand story — team members, regular customers, friends, family, or hired models. We’ll help plan who makes sense based on your goals.
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We understand life gets busy. You can reschedule easily through our online calendar — we just ask for as much notice as possible to keep the schedule running smoothly for the Collective.
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• Videos: delivered within 24 hours
• Photos: delivered within 3 days
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Yes. You have full usage rights to every asset for 24 months from the date of creation. If you’d like to extend your usage up to 36 months, you can purchase a renewal for $474 + tax or continue your membership for new content every quarter.
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Definitely. Members can book extra sessions anytime for seasonal updates, events, product launches, or additional storytelling needs. Our coverage begins at $174/hr for our partner members and $274/hr for non members.
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Wear something that feels like “you,” reflects your brand, and fits the moodboard. Bring any props, tools, products, or items that represent your business. We’ll guide you on aesthetic and styling during planning.
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Yes. Your content is delivered at a quality suitable for social media, websites, print materials, and digital advertising. When posting online, please tag @townandcountycollective.
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No problem — most small business owners feel this way. That’s why we bring creative direction, ideas, and strategy. You show up — we guide the rest.
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Instead of a one-off photoshoot, you get year-round content, fast turnaround times, ongoing creative direction, flexible booking, community support, and seasonal alignment — at a price designed for small businesses. You're not just hiring a photographer; you’re gaining a creative partner.
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Any existing members will have their existing rate locked in until renewal time. After your initial 12 months expire, you can renew at the current rate. We do not expect to increase the rate beyond this amount.