Your business is great in person. Let's fix online.

Video, photography, and web design — all from one simple resource. I help local businesses communicate who they are and what they do to the people who need to find them.

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Winston-Salem, NC

I work with

Restaurants

Coffee Shops

Contractors

Boutiques

Salons & Spas

Breweries

Fitness Studios

Bakeries

Real Estate Agents

Hotels & Airbnbs

Law Firms

Dental Offices

Auto Shops

Florists

Photographers

Event Venues

Nonprofits

Tattoo Studios

Pet Businesses

Local Brands

that deserve to look as good online
as they are in person.

Heyday Studio ✦ WSS, NC

The disconnect

Your brand is being communicated to people right now. Is it saying the right thing?

Every time someone finds your business online, they're forming an opinion before they ever walk through the door. The quality of the photos, whether there's a video that quickly communicates what you're about, the overall impression your brand leaves — that's what decides whether someone chooses you or keeps looking.

Most local businesses deserve better than what they're putting out there. Not because they don't care, but because they're busy focusing on what they actually do best — running a business. The details of how that business shows up online tend to get pushed aside or handled as an afterthought.

That's where I come in.

75%

of people judge credibility by online presence alone

to make a first impression online

The person behind the work

I'm Chris. I run Heyday.

I'm Chris Carter, a videographer, photographer, and designer based in Winston-Salem. I run Heyday Studio, where I help businesses turn their online presence into something that actually drives new clients.

I've always been drawn to working across different forms of digital media. Over time, that turned into a skillset that lets me approach projects from multiple angles — not just how something looks, but how it all works together.

I handle video, photography, and web design myself, so whether you need one piece or everything, the process stays simple and the end result feels cohesive. I'm easy to work with, responsive, and focused on making the process straightforward so you can stay focused on your business.

— Chris Carter

What I do

Everything your brand needs to show up right. Under one roof.

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Video
Production

Video lets you speak directly to people and communicate a lot in a very short amount of time, which matters more than ever. Brand films, testimonials, product walkthroughs, social content. I've got you.

Brand Films
Testimonials
Product Video
Reels & Shorts
Drone

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Photography

Professional brand photography — interiors, products, headshots, food — whatever your business needs to look its best. The backbone of any digital presence.

Brand Photos
Interiors
Products
Headshots
Food & Drink

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Web Design &
Content

Once you have great visuals, you need somewhere to put them. I design clean, modern websites built specifically to showcase your photography and video — so everything works together as one cohesive brand experience.

Custom Websites
SEO
Social Media
Content Creation
Care Plans

The full picture

The Digital Presence Overhaul

Need just a brand shoot? Great. Need a single video? Let's do it. But the biggest impact comes when everything is built together — site, visuals, and content — as one cohesive project. That's my signature offering, and that's where the magic happens.

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Professional Shoot

On-location photography and/or video — interiors, products, team, whatever tells the story best.

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Custom Website

Designed and built from scratch around your brand, your content, and how your customers actually find you.

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Content Foundation

Visual assets ready for social, email, and everywhere else your brand shows up online.

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Ongoing Care

Optional hosting, updates, and support to keep your site fast, secure, and current.

How it works

Simple by design

Discovery

We talk through your business and your goals. I get a clear understanding of who you are and what you need — no jargon, no sales pitch.

Plan

Based on what we discussed, I put together a clear scope, timeline, and cost. You review everything and sign off before anything starts.

Create

I shoot, design, and build — whether that's a single video, a photo set, a new site, or all of the above.

Deliver & Grow

Polished work, ready to use. Optional ongoing support to keep things moving forward.