antler & crown hat co.

For those of you that follow me on Instagram, you know you can catch me out on the dance floor line dancing with my gal pals every chance I get. I used to just throw on my jeans and my boots and get out there. Which I still do. But sometimes its just fun for me to style up my outfits. Which brings me to the moment I met this client and got so inspired.

While connecting with brides-to-be at a bridal expo here in Jacksonville, I came across another vendor, Antler & Crown Hat Co. They’re a mobile custom hat bar based in FL that steams, shapes, brands, burns and turns a hat into pieces of art that express you!

They had different shaped hats, different colors, so many unique ribbons and fabrics, feathers, weathered playing cards, various shaped pins and jewels. To make a fully customized hat. My jaw was literally on the floor y’all, I know that there’s other variations of hat bars. But I hadn’t seen anything like this before. So naturally, I was SHOOK.

endless possibilities

I stood there staring at their setup taking it all in, thinking of all the possibilities. Do I want something fancy? Something casual? Something playful or sassy? Light? Dark? Pop of color? The CHOICES!

Thank goodness for the owner, Ashlee. She knows her stuff, y’all. She is such a creative, and has such a good eye for what pieces will go well together, staying within your style preferences.

She creates art with every single hat.

(And helps the indecisive creatives like myself who have so many ideas but just can’t decide!)

Businesses are only as good as the people making it run, dreaming the dream, and creating the magic.

Small Businesses with Big Missions

If I wasn’t already completely blown away by this entire concept, and Ashlee’s great sense of art and style, her and her husband also have another business that has a big mission. Through the Storm Apparel is a vet-owned, US apparel brand fighting to start conversations about mental health.

We stood there talking for about 20 minutes at the bridal show, about the hats, about the apparel line, about their background and their goals. And that’s why I do what I do. Yes I love taking pictures. But around here, you guys know its more than just a photo…

this is my why….

It’s the people. Seeing business owners have such passion for what they do. Hearing their stories and their whys. It’s inspiring. And it makes me want to be a part of it and help them reach those goals, spread their messages, and achieve big things.

If you’re a business that has a product and you’ve been thinking about getting professional photos done, I would love to get to know you and your business and create impactful images that drive profit. Let’s take your branding to the next level!

Be sure to give Antler & Crown Hat Co. and Through the Storm a follow and support our local Jacksonville businesses!