Emily Mort

I'm turning 30 this year. I just hit three years at a job that has genuinely changed my life. And I've been doing markets since September 2025, watching my little paper goods business grow faster than I ever expected. Looking back at all of it... the starts, the pivots, the quiet years, the overwhelming ones... I can only really say one thing: every single chapter led here. And I wouldn't change any of it. It started with a camera and a love for this city. In 2020, I started LKLDlense, and at...

Let’s talk about something that makes many creatives uncomfortable... how to price your creative work confidently. Whether you’re a designer, an artist, or someone who does both like me, figuring out what to charge is one of the hardest parts of running a creative business. And to be honest, I’ve certainly made some missteps in the past. But I’ve also learned a lot, and I wanted to share what works for me. When I first started, it was honestly the wild west. I made the classic mistake of...

If you know me, you know I wear a couple of creative hats. There's the designer side of me, the one who helps business owners bring their brand to life through social posts, flyers, banners, emails, and more. And then there's the artist side, the one sketching cute characters, dreaming up sticker designs, and setting up at local markets on weekends. Both sides are fully me, but the way I show up for each one looks a little different. Let me break it down. Client work is like solving a puzzle....