Lucille Carver Consulting is a Des Moines-based marketing and creative consultancy specializing in branding, social media management, content strategy, digital advertising, and brand photography. We work with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and mid-size companies throughout Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and the greater Iowa market — offering the strategic depth of a full agency without the agency price tag.
Your brand is the foundation everything else is built on — a consistent voice, visual language, and personality that makes people recognize and trust you.
Social Persona Workshop
For brands that need a clearer, more consistent voice
From $800
One-time project
- Kick-off strategy call
- Social persona workshop session
- Customized persona document
Most popular
Brand Strategy + Refresh
For new brands or those ready for a full reset
From $1,500
One-time project
- Full social media audit
- Brand voice + persona workshop
- Channel strategy + profile setup
- One-month sample content calendar
Social media services at every level of involvement — a plan you execute yourself, or a partner who handles everything for you.
Social Media Strategy
You have a team — you need the right plan
From $1,200
One-time project
- Competitor analysis
- Channel audit
- Organic + paid content strategy
- 90-day roadmap
Most popular
Social Media Management
Full done-for-you social media presence
From $1,200/mo
Monthly retainer
- Monthly strategy + content planning call
- Content creation (copy + graphics)
- Scheduling + posting
- Engagement monitoring
- Monthly performance report
The blueprint for how your brand communicates across every channel — website, email, social, PR, and beyond.
Content Strategy Intensive
Build a cohesive content ecosystem
From $1,400
One-time project
- Channel + SEO audit
- Channel strategy document
- SEO resource guide
- One month of content recs
Content Strategy + Support
Strategy plus ongoing execution
From $1,500/mo
Monthly retainer
- Everything in the Intensive
- Monthly content creation
- Calendar management
- Performance check-ins
Paid social and digital advertising aligned with your brand, your audience, and your goals.
Paid Social Strategy
Ready to invest — need the right plan
From $900
One-time project
- Audience + competitor research
- Campaign structure + targeting recs
- Creative brief for ad content
- Paid vs. organic recommendation
Paid Social Management
Active ongoing campaign management
From $1,000/mo
Monthly retainer + ad spend
- Campaign build + management
- Ongoing targeting optimization
- Performance reporting
Des Moines brand photography designed specifically for social media, websites, and digital marketing. Always on-brand. Always ready to use.
Brand + Headshot Session
Entrepreneurs + personal brands
From $200
Per session
- Edited hi-res images, digital delivery
Product Photography
E-commerce + product-based businesses
From $250
Per session
- Edited hi-res images, digital delivery
Social Content Shoot
Lifestyle + behind-the-scenes content
From $300
Per session
- Edited hi-res images, digital delivery
- Bundled discount with any retainer
Best Value
Full-Service Marketing Retainer
One trusted partner across all of your marketing and creative needs. Branding, social, content, advertising, and photography — under one roof, working together. No coordinating between vendors. No gaps between strategy and execution.
Monthly strategy session
Social media management
Content strategy + creation
Paid social campaign management
Quarterly brand photography session
Priority response + availability
From $3,500/month
Scope customized to your platforms, channels, and content volume.
À la carte + hourly support
Need something specific? One-time consultations, campaign reviews, or mid-project help — available hourly or as a project.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine services from different lines?
Absolutely — that's the whole point. Pair social management with photography, add advertising to a content retainer, or start with a one-time project before committing to ongoing support. Services are designed to work together.
What's the difference between social media strategy and social media management?
Strategy is the plan — we build it and you or your team executes it. Management is fully done-for-you: content creation, scheduling, engagement monitoring, and reporting handled on your behalf.
Do I need to sign a long-term contract?
Monthly retainers require a 3-month minimum commitment to allow time for strategy to take effect. One-time projects have no ongoing commitment.
Do you work with businesses outside of Des Moines?
Yes. While we're based in Des Moines, Iowa, we work with clients across the country. Photography sessions are available locally in the Des Moines metro area, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, and surrounding communities.
Not sure where to start?
That's what the free consultation is for. We'll talk through your goals and find the right fit.
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No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.
