About us
We’re Tarra & Justin Warnes — lifelong creators, professional brand crafters. We started making things back when you had to rewind them with a pencil. Analog roots. Digital masters. Still obsessed with story.
WHO WE ARE
We believe great brands don’t just look good — they make people feel something. And as we know, people don’t buy things, they buy feelings. That’s why everything we create has a heartbeat, a point of view, and a purpose.
And we live here in Traverse City. We raise kids here, build businesses here, and help local and national brands win here.
So if you’re searching for a Traverse City marketing agency that actually gets it – Hi, it’s us.
Hi, it’s us
Tarra
The brand architect with a killer design eye and zero boring bones
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Every unforgettable brand starts with a story—and I’m obsessed with revealing those stories with visual and messaging cues that connect directly to the consumer psyche.
For years, I’ve led creative teams (designers, copywriters, producers, the whole crew) to build award-winning branding and integrated campaigns that actually move the needle.
Not fluff. Not “pretty but pointless.” Real strategy + creative that performs.
I specialize in logo design, website design, campaign development, creative leadership, and making sure every visual and word is working hard.
What drives me? Collaboration, innovation, and building brands people fall in love with.
Justin
The story-to-screen alchemist, maker and marketer
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You’ve got a story — I make sure the world actually sees it.
I’ve spent over a decade in media and marketing turning ideas into visuals that stop the scroll and start conversations. Video, audio, photography, social content, production workflows — you name it, I’ve probably rebuilt it to run smoother and hit harder.
My philosophy: no ego, all in. I partner with clients, not just “take orders.” Because the best content doesn’t just deliver your message — it makes people care.
Narrative + execution = my happy place. I love the creative side, I love the technical side, and I love bringing big ideas to life with precision (and a sense of humor).
SMALL TEAM / BIG BENCH
We’re intentionally small — you work directly with senior talent. But we’re not a party of two. We maintain a deep roster of A-list freelancers and specialists (design, motion, photo, dev, paid media, UX, email) we’ve vetted over years of projects. So we can handle the big stuff without the agency bloat.
WHY IT MATTERS
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We’ll assemble the right squad for the job without carrying overhead costs that hit the client’s budget.
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We have specialists on tap and will bring them on when it will really move the needle for you.
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You have one point of contact – we own quality, timelines, and results.
Why clients choose us
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We’ve built brands from the inside (not just from the outside looking in)
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We think like strategists, create like artists, and execute like producers
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We blend design, marketing, video, web and social into one seamless engine
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Results or it didn’t happen — we measure, test, iterate, win
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And yes… we’re fun as hell to work with
hello@beautifuleverything.co
Based in Traverse City. Working Everywhere.
⚲ beautiful Traverse City, Mich.
We love our hometown. We also work with brands across Michigan and beyond. If you’re looking for a Traverse City branding agency, social media team, or marketing partner that brings strategy and personality — you just found us.
Let’s build something unforgettable.
FAQs
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Yes. We scale our bench and manage every project end-to-end.
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Both. Retainers for ongoing social/creative; one-off projects for launches, rebrands and other initiatives.
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We love to flex our creativity within the constraints of a small budget!