How to Use Faceless Stock Photos to Elevate Your Brand (Even if You’re Not a Designer)
Let’s see— creating consistent content as a busy woman, side businesswoman, or mumpreneur can feel like running three (four! if we’re counting being a mum too) jobs at the same time. But here’s a secret: you don’t need a graphic design degree, a full team, or hours of editing to look polished online.
With the right visuals—especially high-quality faceless stock photos—you can elevate your brand, attract your ideal audience, and stay consistent without burnout.
If you're building a business around your life (not the other way around), faceless stock photos are your new best friend. Let's walk through why they matter and how to use them with ease. 💻✨📸
What Are Faceless Stock Photos and Why Use Them?
Faceless stock photos are exactly what they sound like— images that focus on mood, environment, or hands-in-action without showing faces. Think having a library with countless options: flat lays, laptop shots, cozy café vibe, or writing in a planner, preparing a healthy smoothie.
Why use them?
✅ They’re versatile
✅ They create a clean, professional vibe
✅ They protect privacy (great for personal brands or shy creators)
✅ Your audience can still resonate with your brand
Instead of building your visual identity around one person, faceless content keeps the focus on your message and aesthetic.
5 Ways to Boost Your Brand with Faceless Stock Photos
Here are the top ways to weave these photos into your content without overthinking it:
1. Instagram Posts & Carousels
Use faceless photos as stylish backgrounds for quotes, tips, or reminders. They add polish and break up text-heavy content.
2. Instagram Reels & Stories
Add captions or audio trends to video clips to promote new products, or create a day-in-the-life video.
3. Website & Blog Graphics
Update your homepage, headers, and blog banners with brand-matching images that look fresh and cohesive.
4. Lead Magnets & Freebies
Level up your free downloads—like planners, checklists, or calendars—by incorporating soft, branded imagery.
5. Email Newsletters
Instead of sending plain-text emails, drop in a relevant faceless photo to catch attention and stay on-brand in every inbox.
Quick Tips to Maintain a Cohesive Aesthetic
A few smart moves go a long way when you want your content to look “put together” (even when life is messy):
Pick a color palette – Choose 2–3 main colors that match your brand and stick to them.
Use the same 1–2 collections consistently – This keeps your feed looking intentional, not random.
Leave white space – Don’t overcrowd every graphic. Clean and minimal often looks more professional.
Use branded fonts & overlays – A Canva template with your go-to font + logo can save loads of time.
Examples Using Our Signature Collections
To make life easier, I’ve curated faceless stock photo bundles designed for real-life women building real-life businesses. Here are examples on how to choose the right vibe for your brand:
💖 Blush & Boss
Soft, feminine, pink-toned office vibes. Perfect for creatives, wellness coaches, content creators, or anyone who loves a dreamy aesthetic.
🖤 CEO Flow
Sleek, neutral, and professional. Think high-end visuals, sharp lines, black/white tones—ideal for consultants, service providers, and digital experts.
☕ Workbabe Vibes
Casual, cozy, and candid. Great for freelancers, mumpreneurs, and remote workers sharing their behind-the-scenes world.
Each bundle includes high-res images ready to drop into Canva, Instagram, your website—you name it.
Ready to Uplevel Your Brand’s Look?
Your content deserves to look as powerful as your message. ✨
Explore our full Faceless Stock Photo Library and grab the collection that matches your brand's energy—without stress or second-guessing.
👉 Browse the Bundles Here.
Or snag a freebie to test it out: Free Resources
Let your visuals do the talking—so you can focus on doing what you do best.
The Productive Mum’s Morning Routine: How to Start Your Day with Clarity & Calm
As working mums, we often wake up already behind—rushing between kids, work, and life before we’ve even had a sip of coffee. But what if your mornings didn’t start in chaos? What if you had a routine that actually set you up for success—at home and in business?
The truth is, how you begin your morning can really influence the mood of your entire day. And no, it doesn’t have to involve a 5 AM wake-up call or an hour-long yoga session. A productive morning routine can be quick, simple, flexible, and designed around real life—yes, even life with toddlers and deadlines.
Let’s build one that works for YOU.
What to Avoid Doing First Thing in the Morning
Before we dive into the good stuff, let’s talk about the habits that sabotage a peaceful start:
🚫 Reaching for your phone immediately
Scrolling emails or Instagram first thing floods your brain with other people’s priorities before you’ve even had a chance to think for yourself. So let’s avoid screen time this early in the morning and focus on morning routine instead.
🚫 Skipping breakfast or hydration
Your body and brain need fuel, especially after a night of interrupted sleep (shoutout to the mums with newborns). Unless you are used to skipping breakfast or having late breakfast, then try to get something to eat within 30 minutes of getting up. Avoid sweet breakfast and reach out for fibre and protein instead.
🚫 Starting the day without direction
Winging it often leads to decision fatigue. Without a plan, the day controls you—not the other way around. Plan your day or at least have three goals set an evening before. This way you can feel accomplishment at the end of the day.
Top 5 Key Components of a Peaceful, Productive Morning
Whether you have 20 minutes or a full hour, these simple elements can bring clarity, focus, and calm to your mornings:
1. No-Scroll Zone
Try to avoid jumping on the phone for the first 30–60 minutes of your day to protect your mental space. Have a little detox because your peace matters, especially in the morning as it sets your day.
2. Wake-Up Ritual
Create a routine that will welcome the day ahead, even if it’s typical action such as: opening the curtains, drinking water, do three minute meditation, etc.
3. Nourishment First
Fuel your body with a quick breakfast—smoothie, eggs, or even a banana and peanut butter will do.
4. Mindset Moment
Spend a few minutes journaling, meditating, or repeating a morning affirmation like: “I am capable, calm, and in control of my day.”
5. Mini Planning Session
Review your top 3 priorities for the day (personal + business) using a planner or sticky note. Keep it realistic.
Sample Morning Routines for Busy Mums
Not every day looks the same. So here are two options based on how much time you have:
⏱️ 30-Minute Morning Routine (Before Kids Wake Up)
10 min: Stretch + hydrate
5 min: Affirmations or quick journal or meditation
5 min: Planner check-in (3 priorities)
10 min: Light breakfast
⏰ 90-Minute Morning Routine (Work-from-Home Day or Weekend)
10 min: Morning walk or yoga
10 min: Gratitude journaling
15 min: Goal review + daily plan
20 min: Quiet work (emails, writing, etc.)
15 min: Prep for family/kids
20 min: Shared breakfast
Remember, something is better than nothing. Even 10 mindful minutes can shift your energy for the day.
Need Help Planning Your Mornings?
I created a free daily planner template (pdf printable) that helps you map out your ideal mornings and priorities—even if you're balancing work, kids, and chaos.
✨ It’s part of the Girlbosspack Free Resources Library—designed just for busy mums, freelancers, and women building something of their own.
👉 Download here.
Start Small. Stay Consistent. Feel the Shift.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Just choose one thing to try tomorrow morning. Maybe it’s prepping your planner the night before. Maybe it’s leaving your phone in another room and using good old-fashioned alarm clock on your nightstand. And a good book. Whatever it is— start small and stick with it.
Because a calm morning isn’t a luxury. It’s a foundation. And you deserve to begin your day feeling centered and in control.
Happy planning!
- Girlbosspack team