Supporting small businesses is my cup of tea!
From working with small businesses as a brand ambassador, to event videography, and more. I love creating content around small businesses that encourages viewers to shop small, buy handmade, and uplift their local communities!
saturdayswithshay@gmail.com
Past Collaborations
Collage Soup Brand Ambassador Videos
Collage Soup is a small business creating curated magazines that are meant to be used specifically for tearing, cutting, and creating. I partnered with Collage Soup to create a weekly video series of myself learning how to collage while using their products. The goal of the series was to put a face to their social media and create a friendly and informal dialogue amongst their followers. We wanted viewers to feel encouraged, inspired, and curious about collaging, translating into more sales and buzz around Collage Soup.
Product photography for Collage Soup.
Event Photography + Videography for The Coffee Shack
The Coffee Shack hosts a monthly Local Makers Market in their parking lot to bring the community together and encourage shopping small. I partnered with them to capture their event through photos and videos, and then create social media reels from the event videos.
Product Photography for quirky burp illustrations’ new sweatshirt designs
The goal with this photoshoot was to capture a bright + happy energy of the sweatshirts being worn. The photos were used as lifestyle images to promote the products in a website listing and on social media.
Small Business Spotlight Videos
I create short-form video content that highlights small businesses across New England. By collaborating directly with shop owners, I produce user-generated content that feels personal and real—from the perspective of a curious, enthusiastic shopper.
Each video takes you along for the ride—literally. I document my journey to different towns, walk through local shops, and capture the unique vibe of each business. These spotlight videos are more than just ads; they're storytelling moments designed to organically introduce new audiences to amazing small businesses and help get them on people’s radar.
Whether it's the smell of fresh coffee in a hidden café or the warm welcome in a cozy bookstore, I aim to bring viewers into the heart of each place, celebrating the people and passion behind the storefronts.
Unboxing Videos
I also create fun, engaging unboxing videos for social media that help small businesses show off their products in a real, relatable way. Whether it’s thoughtfully packaged or features unique handmade items, I highlight the details and personality behind each brand while sharing my genuine reactions on camera. These videos are a great way to build buzz, create excitement, and boost engagement—because people love discovering new products through authentic, first-hand experiences. It's all about making the brand feel personal and getting it in front of the right audience in a natural, scroll-stopping way.
Social Media Packages
Please fill out the contact form below or email me at saturdayswithshay@gmail.com with inquiries!
Unboxing/Product Review Video
Free (Email me for shipping address)
A 15-30 second Instagram reel of me unboxing your product, with clips of the product in use (ex. being worn). The video will include at least partial voice narration highlighting your brand, and your business will be tagged as a collaborator on the reel.
Brand Ambassador Videos
$75 / video + you provide the product
A series of 30-60 second videos surrounding a product you want to highlight with full voice narration. We can work together to come up with a theme or concept. Option to include a discount code or direct shopping link I will add to my Instagram bio.
Example Ideas:
Clothing and Jewelry brands
- Doing “x” activity wearing the “insert your product”
Book brands/authors
- Reading the book in absurd places/environments
- Drawing what I think the characters would look like
Cafes and Food Products
- Doing “x” activity with my “insert your product”
(Going kayaking with my strawberry matcha latte)
Giftable Products
- Live reaction video of your product being gifted
Product Photography
$75+
Starting package includes 8 edited high-quality photos. Photos will be a mixture of lifestyle shots, individual shots, and flat lays depending on the specific product. Images will be delivered to you in Google Drive for you to use as desired.
Event Photography + Videography
$300+
Starting package includes 25 edited photos of the event— capturing customers, vendors, products, transactions, and environment delivered to you in Google Drive. As well as 2 Instagram Reels where you will be invited as a collaborator: an event recap and review, and a vendor showcase. This package is great for recurring events to showcase the energy and attendance of your event, and attract an even bigger crowd for the next one.
Send Me A Message!
Let me know a little bit about your business, your idea for working together, and I will get back to you promptly!
saturdayswithshay@gmail.com
How I Started
When you own a small business you quickly learn how important community is. Receiving support in the form of encouraing words, advice, reviews, shares, or purchases feels monumnetal as a small business. I learned this first-hand through owning my small business, quirky burp illustrations. I try to spread my love and spend my dollars on small businesses because shopping from real people in my local community feels so gratifying— like a warm hug! Plus I fan girl so hard over anything handmade. Like you mean to tell me you MADE that, from YOUR mind, with your TALENT, while putting your HEART into it, and it simply wouldn’t exist if you didn’t CREATE it????? I’m buying 14 of them.
My services are geared towards the small business community for a reason: I have a genuine, whole-hearted love for this community, and that authenticity shows in my videos.
Why Social Media
In today’s digital world, social media is one of the most powerful tools small businesses can use to grow their brand and reach new customers. Short-form video content, especially when it's created from the perspective of a real shopper, builds trust and creates authentic engagement. People want to feel a connection before they buy, and these videos offer a glimpse into what it’s like to actually visit the business—something a static photo or traditional ad just can’t capture. It’s not about going viral—it’s about being discoverable, relatable, and memorable. This kind of content helps small businesses show up where their future customers already are: scrolling through their feeds. I love the art of a well designed video, and have been creating business-centered social media content for over 5 years. When the video creator is genuinely having fun like I am, the viewer can feel that energy and enjoys watching even more!
“Shayna is an absolute pro! Shay’s created stunning product videos, animations, and social media content featuring my collage books, bringing them to life in the most creative way.”
-Emilee Stone, Collage Soup