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We’re not in the Age of Information anymore. We’re in the Age of Feeling.

21st January 2026

We’re not in the Age of Information anymore. We’re in the Age of Feeling.

by marianne

Why nostalgia works across generations. Art Direction and photography by HIYA MARIANNE.

19th January 2026

Why nostalgia works across generations

by marianne

Nostalgia-led bold poster design and colourful product photography for a Gen X self-care concept. ALL GROWN UP fictional brand experiment by HIYA MARIANNE and MINTOIRO.

9th January 2026

ALL GROWN UP: A Creative Direction experiment in nostalgia, self-care, and grown-woman energy

by marianne

How to spot an AI image and why your customers already can. By HIYA MARIANNE.

27th November 2025

How to spot an AI image (and why your customers already can)

by marianne

Reverse engineering a commercial photo shoot for a lingerie brand by HIYA MARIANNE

20th November 2025

Reverse-engineering a commercial shoot: InvisiBra

by marianne

Colourful product photography of nostalgic skincare brand concept Not Your Daughter’s. Pastel bottles, retro styling, and 90s-inspired design for Gen X women.

12th November 2025

NOT YOUR DAUGHTER’S: A Creative Direction experiment in nostalgia, strategy, and midlife power

by marianne

Reverse-engineering a commercial shoot with colourful product photography and styling by HIYA MARIANNE.

31st October 2025

Reverse-engineering a commercial shoot: Candy Brow Bar

by marianne

How brands can add colour and nostalgia their campaigns. HIYA MARIANNE Photo production studio.

31st October 2025

How brands can add colour and nostalgia to their campaigns (and reach across generations)

by marianne

How props become your brand’s secret language by HIYA MARIANNE

14th October 2025

How props become your brand’s secret language

by marianne

Reverse engineering a photo shoot for Lunar Tides hair colour brand by HIYA MARIANNE

12th September 2025

Reverse-Engineering a Shoot: colourful still life photography for a hair colour brand

by marianne

Reverse engineering a photo shoot for Hey Dude shoes by HIYA MARIANNE

11th August 2025

Reverse-Engineering a Shoot: colourful still life and lifestyle photography for a footwear brand

by marianne

How brands can use nostalgia to connect by HIYA MARIANNE.

17th July 2025

How brands can use nostalgia to connect (without looking like they’re trying too hard)

by marianne

Colourful product photography of fast food on retro school trays on a checkered tablecloth, with nostalgic tones. Art Direction & Photography by HIYA MARIANNE Photo Production Studio.

17th July 2025

Processed nostalgia: colourful still life series blending bold photography and retro food culture

by marianne

Reverse engineering a photo shoot for an anxiety journal by HIYA MARIANNE

26th June 2025

Reverse-Engineering a Shoot: colourful still life photography for a mental health journal rebrand

by marianne

Reverse engineering a photo shoot for a stationery collaboration by HIYA MARIANNE.

9th June 2025

Reverse-engineering a shoot: colourful stationery still life marketing images

by marianne

Reverse engineering a photo shoot for a haircare brand by HIYA MARIANNE.

2nd June 2025

Reverse-engineering a shoot: colourful miniature summer poolside scene still lifes

by marianne

Reverse engineering a photo shoot for Sun Jellies retro jelly bags by HIYA MARIANNE

28th April 2025

Reverse-engineering a shoot: colourful retro still life marketing images

by marianne

Reverse engineering a photo shoot for a CBD brand launch by HIYA MARIANNE

27th February 2025

Reverse-engineering a shoot: a fresh & colourful CBD brand launch

by marianne

10 systems to set you free by HIYA MARIANNE.

7th February 2024

10 systems to set you free

by marianne

Face down the fear of change by HIYA MARIANNE.

14th January 2024

Face down the fear of change

by marianne

Define your own success - by HIYA MARIANNE.

13th December 2023

Define your own success

by marianne

Celebrate your differences and turn your weaknesses into your strengths - by HIYA MARIANNE.

3rd December 2023

Celebrate your differences and turn your weaknesses into strengths

by marianne

Click with your clients - by HIYA MARIANNE

1st October 2023

Click with your clients

by marianne

Marketing for your personality type - by HIYA MARIANNE

1st September 2023

Marketing for your personality type

by marianne

The importance of test shoots by HIYA MARIANNE

31st July 2023

The importance of test shoots

by marianne

My top 10 favourite Domestika courses for Art Direction and Photography inspiration by HIYA MARIANNE.

19th January 2023

My top 10 favourite Domestika courses for Art Direction and Photography inspiration

by marianne

What 14 years of running a photography business has taught me by HIYA MARIANNE.

9th November 2022

What 14 years of running a photography business has taught me

by marianne

How to effectively use Pinterest for marketing your creative business

13th October 2022

How to effectively use Pinterest for marketing your creative business

by marianne

Why and how to effectively work with loyalty clients.

19th September 2018

Why and how to effectively work with loyalty clients

by marianne

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