Every business holds its own brilliance—like an uncut emerald, waiting to be revealed. Emerald Creative Group helps shape and refine your brand so its true colors shine through. With honest guidance and creative expertise, your vision is polished into a standout presence that feels genuine, memorable, and unmistakably yours.
About Emerald Creative Group
Emerald Creative Group is a boutique branding and digital solutions agency based in the U.S., serving clients nationwide. With over fifteen years of experience, we specialize in custom brand development, website design, print solutions, and content creation—tailored for small businesses and startups ready to make their mark.
Our approach is hands-on, collaborative, and rooted in transparency. We don’t believe in gatekeeping design or overwhelming you with jargon. Instead, we guide you through every step, offering expert advice, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering work that’s both beautiful and effective.
Stephanie Millner
m.photog.m.artist.cr., cpp, mba
Stephanie’s expertise covers every facet of branding, from detailed print layouts and custom WordPress sites to comprehensive brand strategy and visual storytelling. She is known for her hands-on approach, technical precision, and ability to transform even the simplest ideas into polished, memorable brands. Her work has been featured in industry publications and she is a frequent guest speaker for design and creative business organizations.
Outside the studio, Stephanie enjoys traveling, fine art, and spending time with her family and their menagerie of pets. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband Dave, their daughter JEM, Luna the White Swiss Shepherd, Mr. Dracula the cat, a lively tank of fish, and Ruby the corn snake.
Education & Certifications
2010-2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Thesis: Entrepreneurship
Swiss School of Management
2010-2011
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.)
Major: Art History & Graphic Design
Boston University
Memberships
About Emerald Creative Group
- Master Artist Degree – PPA (2021)
- Imaging Excellence Award – PPA (2020)
- Master of Photography Degree – PPA (2012)
- Photographic Craftsman Degree – PPA (2011)
- American Society of Photographers District Medallion (2013)
- Diamond Photographer of the Year Medal (2010)
- Elite Plus Member, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – 2019
- Elite Member, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – 2017, 2018. Member 10+ years
- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) – Portrait Endorsement (2008)
- MBA (Swiss School of Management) | BA, Art History (Boston University)


