Local Talent, Big Impact

When local businesses and homegrown freelancers join forces, they create an awesome ecosystem where everyone thrives. Here’s how.

Biz TipsTamia StinsonSeptember 20, 2023

Here’s How Tether Helps Boost Your Creative Freelance Business

Cincinnati creative freelancers know it can be tough juggling client projects and hustling for new gigs, which is why Tether exists: to promote you, even when you’re too busy doing the work to promote yourself.

Creator TipsTamia StinsonAugust 1, 2023

Covid-19 is happening, but there's help (and hope!)

A lot of freelancers, self-employed, and 1099 workers have lost clients and projects to the pandemic. Please know that help is available.

Tamia StinsonApril 1, 2020

Case Study: A Creative Solution To Showcase DAAP Student Work

A promotional portfolio, but make it FASHION.

Featured Work: Paper Hat Wedding

A wedding shoot inspired by Chanel’s Spring runway takes a dramatically crafty turn.

Featured WorkTamia StinsonApril 7, 2019Photography, Fashion, Brenda Pottinger, Ashley Olivia Makeup, Blonde Fox SalonComment

Featured Work: Heroin Not Chic

Crystal Lewis wanted to channel her experience into something that emphasized the humanity of a woman descending into the darkness of addiction.

Featured Work: Alex Larrison for Down to Mars

Larrison Photography worked with local vintage reseller Down to Mars for a fun, sparkly fashion shoot.

Featured WorkTamia StinsonDecember 28, 2018Photography, entrepreneurs, FashionComment

The 15 Biggest Insights from the Portfolio Panel

We sat down with a panel of experts for a conversation about client needs. Here’s what we learned.

Tips & AdviceTamia StinsonAugust 30, 2018portfolio, 3 min read, eventsComment

Our Night at Pinnacle: A Peek Inside Cincinnati's Fashion Scene

Cincy Chic’s Pinnacle event provided the 360 fashion experience - and a look into Columbia Plaza’s recent renovations.

Guest UserAugust 6, 2018Cincy Chic, fashion, Calle Evans, Yvonne Ballard, Tessa Clark, Kalyxa RomanComment

#TetherStudioDay Brings Creative Talent to Local Businesses

Guest UserAugust 1, 2018Photography, TetherStudioDay, non-profits, entrepreneurs, Kalyxa Roman Comment

#TetherStudioStories: Studio 215 is a Space for Creatives Who Want to Build On Their Skills and Knowledge

#TetherStudioStories are an insider look at the spaces where creativity happens.

#TetherStudioStoryGuest UserJuly 17, 2018Fashion, Photography, Studio 215, Kalyxa RomanComment

Portfolio Review: What Agency Clients Are Looking For Part 2

I asked agency reps a few questions on behalf of #TetherTalent.

Tips & AdviceTamia StinsonJuly 13, 2018Tether news, portfolio, 3 min readComment

#TetherStudioStories: 820: Studio’s Work Space and Tools Are a Useful Resource for Professional Image Makers

#TetherStudioStories are an insider look at the spaces where creativity happens.

#TetherStudioStoryGuest UserJuly 3, 2018820: Studio, Photography, Styling, Kalyxa RomanComment

Case Study: We Designed Something Cool for Dr. Mae Jemison (The Astronaut!)

How Tether provided The Women’s Fund with an awesome set design for their event featuring Dr. Mae Jemison.

Portfolio Review: What Agency Clients Are Looking For Part 1

I asked agency reps a few questions on behalf of #TetherTalent.

Tips & AdviceTamia StinsonJune 4, 2018Tether news, portfolioComment

#TetherStudioStories: Sew Valley’s Studio and Production Space Helps Emerging Designers Thrive

#TetherStudioStories are an insider look at the spaces where creativity happens.

#TetherStudioStoryTamia StinsonApril 26, 2018Sew Valley, Fashion Comment

You Might Instagram Your Food, But Do You Carry Dental Tools?

Capturing the delicacy of brunch cuisine served pre-dawn.

Calle Evans Makes a Case for DMing Your Photographer

Otherwise known as the team that plays well together, creates well together.

Listen to the Tether Photo Shoot series on the Creative City podcast!

For this Creative City special series, I talked to some of the talented folks who created photo shoots for the Tether Sourcebook about their inspiration, process, and industry insights.

Creating the Tether Identity

An inside look at how the Tether identity came to be.

Tamia StinsonNovember 7, 2017Tether news, behind the scenes

Tips for Cincinnati creative freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business owners