With over a decade of experience behind the camera, I’ve always been passionate about storytelling through powerful imagery. My journey with brand photography began to take shape when I started my own small shop while raising my first baby. It was there that my love for photography and creating collided, and I discovered just how impactful intentional visuals are for a business.
Welcome,
I'm Daylinn
The Story Behind The Brand
For many years, my businesses were named after the seasons of motherhood I was living in.
My first business, Harlow & Grace, was named after my two oldest daughters. I built that brand during the years when they were little at home with me — growing babies, building a handmade bow company, and learning how to run a business in the margins of motherhood.
When the Lord led me to pivot into brand photography, I named that next chapter Billie + James Creative, after my third and fourth babies. At the time, they were the little ones at home, and the business once again reflected the season of life our family was in.
But as the years started to pass, something began to shift.
My children were no longer tiny babies at home with me all day. They were growing, starting school, learning who they were becoming, and stepping into their own little callings and personalities. And at the same time, my business was growing and evolving too.
What started as a photography business was becoming something more — a creative house, a place for intentional storytelling, and a vision that felt bigger than one season of life.
As that vision continued to grow, it felt natural that the business would grow with it.
I began to realize that I wanted to build something that wasn’t just tied to a moment in time, but something that could hold long-term vision and legacy. A framework that could grow for years to come, and perhaps even one day become something my children could step into if they ever felt called to.
With our last name being Brooks, I started exploring ideas that felt connected to both our family and the deeper story behind the work.
During a conversation with a dear friend, she casually said,
"What about Brookside?"
The moment she said it, it settled in my heart.
I knew I wanted the name to carry strong biblical meaning, so I began digging deeper into scripture and the imagery behind it. The symbolism of water, growth, roots, and flourishing kept appearing — and it all pointed back to a verse that had already been quietly shaping the heart of this business.
And that was it.
The idea of Brookside Creative House was born.
A name that reflects growth, nourishment, and creativity rooted in something deeper than trends — a place where brands can come to cultivate meaningful stories and grow with intention.
The name Brookside carries meaning in every detail — from the scripture that inspired it to the illustrations and symbols woven into the brand.
The meaning behind the mark
Every element within the Brookside Creative House brand was intentionally designed to tell a story. Each mark represents a piece of the journey — faith, family, creativity, and the source that sustains it all.
Together, these illustrations reflect the foundation of Brookside: work that is rooted deeply, nourished by living water, and created with intention.
the main brookside logo
The main Brookside mark brings together each element of the brand story — the creative house, the flowing brook, and the surrounding landscape.
Inspired by Psalm 1:3, it reflects the image of a life planted beside streams of water, growing steadily and bearing fruit in its season.
Brookside Creative House was built on that same foundation: creativity rooted in purpose, sustained by the source that gives life.
the creative house by the brook
The cozy creative house which sits beside the flowing brook, with smoke rising from the chimney — a symbol of warmth, welcome, and belonging.
It represents the heart behind Brookside: a place where brands are invited in, where ideas are nurtured, and where meaningful stories are created with care.
The house reflects the belief that creative work thrives in environments that are slow, intentional, and life-giving.
the four trees
The four trees represent my four children — a reminder that this entire journey of entrepreneurship and creativity has grown alongside motherhood.
They also reflect the biblical image of growth that comes from staying close to the source.
“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.”
— Psalm 1:3
When roots remain near the living water, growth and fruitfulness naturally follow.
The standalone creative house mark represents Brookside as a creative home — a place where brands come to cultivate ideas, shape stories, and build something meaningful.
It symbolizes hospitality, collaboration, and legacy.
The creative house
The pine tree represents resilience, endurance, and the strength of having a deep roots.
Pines thrive in the Pacific Northwest landscape through every season — standing tall and steady.
Its deep root system symbolizes the importance of remaining grounded in faith, values, and purpose while building something meant to last.
the pine tree
The pine branch reflects both the Pacific Northwest landscape and the idea of steady growth.
Evergreen foliage symbolizes life and renewal, reminding us that creativity flourishes when it remains connected to the source that sustains it.
the pine branch
The flowing streams represent living water — the source of life, creativity, and nourishment. They are a visual reminder that everything ultimately flows from the same place.
“Whoever believes in me… rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
— John 7:38
At Brookside, creativity isn’t forced or manufactured — it flows from staying connected to the source.
the streams of living water
The final mark represents what I often call my “messy creative table.”
It’s where ideas begin — with my Bible open, scraps of paper scattered with notes, sketches, and thoughts, and the quiet moments where vision starts to take shape.
This mark reflects the real process behind the work: prayer, reflection, curiosity, and creativity coming together.
the creative table
Before the camera comes out, before locations are chosen or outfits are styled, we start with a deeper question:
What story is this brand meant to tell?
Every brand carries a narrative — the values behind the products, the people they serve, the feeling they want their customers to experience when they step into their world. My role as a creative director and brand photographer is to translate that story into imagery that feels honest, immersive, and memorable.
Rather than rushing through a list of images to check off a shot list, my approach is intentional and cinematic. Each campaign is built around a visual narrative — a collection of moments that feel connected, emotional, and rooted in the brand’s identity.
This often means slowing down.
Allowing space for real interaction, natural movement, and environments that feel lived in rather than staged. The goal is to create imagery that feels less like advertising and more like stepping into a story.
Because the most powerful brand imagery doesn’t just show a product.
It invites people into a world.
Through thoughtful creative direction, collaborative production, and a documentary-inspired photography style, I help brands create visual libraries that support their campaigns, websites, social media, and marketing for seasons to come.
The result is more than a gallery of images.
it is a story your audience
can see themselves in.
At Brookside,
storytelling always comes first.
my inspiration / my inspiration / my inspiration
This is
My Story
I grew up in a home where it was often hard to find my voice. In 2007 I found the Lord, and through high school I held onto a dream of someday moving back to Oregon, cheering at the University of Oregon, and studying sports marketing. A Photoshop class my senior year quietly planted a creative seed.
1993–2011 | Finding My Voice
I married my husband Andrew and we moved to Spokane to help plant a church. Around the same time, I started taking lifestyle photos for some extra side money.
2014 | a new beginning
After our second baby was born prematurely, I spent the summer photographing weddings and running Harlow & Grace. I realized I couldn’t grow both businesses while raising little ones, so I chose to focus on Harlow & Grace.
2018 | choosing a path
During both of my pregnancies with babies three and four (both with their own challenges), I continued growing the brand and began producing larger styled campaigns and collaborations.
2020-2021 | EXPANDING THE VISION
The plans I thought I had fell apart. Those years were marked by trials and uncertainty, but they also held a turning point — my dad gave me a camera to help photograph projects for his solar company while I handled PR and marketing.
2011-2014 | The Desert season
After having our first baby, I began pursuing photography
more seriously and (simultaneously) launched my first brand, Harlow & Grace (named after my first
2 kiddos), a handmade bow company.
2015 | mother-hood & entrepre-neurship
Harlow & Grace started growing into a thriving children’s brand, collaborating with other small businesses to shoot my own
brand campaigns (while keeping my photography skills fresh)
2018-2020 | growing a brand
After much prayer, I felt the Lord leading me to close Harlow & Grace and fully pursue brand photography — combining everything I loved about storytelling, branding, and creative direction. Named my 3rd & 4th babies, Billie + James Creative was born.
2022 | the pivot
I invested heavily in education, refined my craft, and worked with incredible brands while building a portfolio rooted in intentional storytelling.
2022-2024 | Learning
& Building
I stepped away from lifestyle & family sessions and leaned fully into cinematic, purpose-driven brand storytelling — slower, more intentional, and deeply strategic.
2025 | Finding my voice
After another long season of prayer and refining the vision, Brookside Creative House was born — a full creative house built on purpose-driven storytelling, dwelling in God’s presence, and creating space for brands to grow with intention.
2026 | Brookside creative house
here are a few of my favorite things:
go to drink
travel bucket list
Nashville, Boston, Ireland
favorite seasons
Fall & Spring
favorite scripture
Jeremiah 29:11
food i could eat daily
Tri-tip & S'mores
anna be besties?
Pepsi, all day
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Purpose-driven
brand storytelling
Creative direction
& strategy
At Brookside Creative House, we believe strong brands are built on meaningful stories. Every campaign begins by understanding your brand’s mission, audience, and vision so the imagery reflects more than just products — it communicates the heart of your brand. Our work focuses on purpose-driven brand storytelling that helps brands create deeper connection with their customers.
Brookside offers more than brand photography. We provide creative direction for commercial campaigns, helping shape the entire visual story before the first photo is taken. From concept development and location planning to styling guidance and shot lists, we ensure every detail supports a cohesive brand narrative.
cinematic
commercial imagery
a full creative production approach
Our work blends commercial brand photography with cinematic storytelling, creating imagery that feels intentional, emotional, and immersive. Instead of rushing through a checklist of product shots, we design scenes that feel natural, nostalgic, and story-driven — giving brands a versatile library of visual assets for marketing, ecommerce, and campaigns.
Brookside operates as a creative house for brands, not just a photographer. Depending on the scope of the project, we collaborate with trusted stylists, art directors, assistants, and filmmakers to produce thoughtful, high-quality campaigns. This allows brands to walk away with a cohesive collection of imagery designed to support marketing, launches, and long-term growth.
We believe the right creative partner doesn’t just capture your brand — they help tell its story with clarity, intention, and purpose.
And here's why you can trust us to tell your story
brookside
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