Interior of a cozy cafe with wooden accents, plants, and a barista preparing drinks behind the counter. The seating includes tables and chairs, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A Better Way Creative

A Better Way Creative is a Brooklyn-based creative agency for mission-driven businesses that want to cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships with their communities.

We partner with residential buildings, coworking spaces, hospitality brands, and values-led companies to bring spaces to life through thoughtful storytelling, content creation, and community-driven experiences. Our work helps larger brands feel more human, connecting people not just to a place, but to the neighborhood, culture, and businesses that surround it.

Alongside this, we work closely with small and local businesses to help them show up beautifully and authentically. Through interior photography, brand-aligned content, and intentional storytelling, we help independent businesses feel seen, supported, and connected to the communities they serve.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that strong brands are built through care, connection, and collaboration.

View from inside a cafe looking out the large front window, with three black bar stools at a high wooden counter. Outside, a building with a clock tower can be seen, along with a patio umbrella and parked cars. Inside, there is a bowl of oranges and a vase with flowers on the counter, with sunlight casting shadows on the wooden floor.

Local Business

  • Content Creation - Intentional visuals and storytelling that bring your brand to life

    UGC Curation - Turning customer moments into meaningful marketing

    Social Strategy - A clear, sustainable plan tailored to your business

    Posting & Publishing - Consistent content, done for you

    Community Engagement - Thoughtful interaction that builds connection

    Monthly Insights - Simple analytics to guide growth

  • Activations - Pop-ups and activations designed to bring visibility to your space

    Collaborations - Connections with aligned brands, creators, and local businesses for joint campaigns and partnerships

    Event Planning - Openings, launches, and private events (Also available as a trusted event partner for customers who rent your space)

    Community Programming - Recurring events and workshops that keep your audience engaged and coming back

Residential Buildings

  • Content Creation - Visual storytelling that captures the feeling of your brand and integrates the surrounding neighborhood

    Property Photography - Intentional imagery of your interiors and lifestyle moments

    Brand Ambassadorship - Long-term creator collaboration rooted in storytelling and community.

    Collaborative Posts - Co-created content that expands reach and builds credibility

  • Activations & Experiences - Thoughtfully designed experiences, pop-ups, and events—both on-site and in the neighborhood.

    Custom Recommendation Guides -Curated neighborhood guides that help guests and residents explore like locals

    Local Partnerships - Meaningful collaborations with neighborhood businesses, vendors, creatives, and experience providers

    Event Hosting - On-site hosting and co-hosting that bring people together

Collage of nine images of various cozy and stylish interior spaces of local businesses, including cafes, a restaurant, a bar, a retail shop, and a boutique, with text in the center that reads "For the love of local business."

Products

  • (Launching Spring 2026)

Testimonials

  • Working with Maggie was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She didn’t just photograph my studio — she captured its soul. Every image reflects the warmth, intention, and detail that define my space and my work. The lighting, angles, and composition were beautifully executed, and she has an incredible eye for translating atmosphere into visuals.

    What impressed me most was how thoughtfully she approached the shoot. She took the time to understand the brand, the feeling I wanted to convey, and the experience my clients have when they walk through the door — and it shows in every frame. The photos feel elevated, authentic, and editorial without losing the personal touch.

    If you want photography that tells a story, honors your brand, and instantly upgrades your visual presence, Maggie is the one. I couldn’t be happier with the results.

    - Kira, Full Frontal Beauty, Owner and Master Esthetician

  • Working on partnerships with Maggie has been an absolute pleasure. She is thoughtful, proactive, and deeply collaborative, which makes complex partnership work move efficiently and effectively.

    Maggie brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and genuine relationship building, ensuring that all stakeholders feel aligned and supported throughout the process. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate challenges make her an invaluable partner.

    We have greatly valued our work with her and look forward to continuing to collaborate with Maggie as part of 270M’s partnership efforts in the future.

    - Sarah, 270m, Founder

  • During our partnership with Maggie, she delivered wonderful video content to promote our client, Loden, as well as support other local businesses in the Crown Heights area.

    Her care and kindness were evident in every project—she approached each collaboration with thoughtfulness, creativity, and a genuine enthusiasm that brought our campaigns to life.

    Maggie consistently exceeded expectations, engaging audiences authentically and helping us highlight the unique spirit of the community. We hope to work with her again in the future.

    - Morgan, 270m, Account Director

  • Maggie was great and easy to work with. We received really great results and the photos she took for us were beautiful.

    I would highly recommend working with her!

    - Janet, Head in the Clouds, Owner

Two white scooters parked on a city sidewalk in front of a green-brick storefront with neon signs, and pedestrians walking along the street on a sunny day.
Cozy, stylish interior of a café or lounge featuring a wooden floor, round tables with stools, a window with exposed brick outside, and warm lighting. The decor includes books on shelves under a black countertop, a plant, and a small, unique mirror o
Interior of a modern cafe with a green counter, patterned tile floor, hanging spherical light fixtures, and seating area with black and white chairs. There is a large white vase with dried flowers on the counter, and a wall with shelves holding vario
storefront of Air Mail, a brick building with a white bicycle and a basket of pink flowers outside, and a brown awning with "Air Mail" and a plane logo above the entrance.
Coffee shop counter with three wooden barstools, a woman preparing drinks, assorted coffee supplies, and a menu on the wall.
Display of colorful ceramic vases, planters, and decorative objects on wooden shelves.
Interior of a modern restaurant or cafe with wooden floors, white brick walls, and a bar area with wine bottles. There are two paintings of tropical leaves on the wall, a window with a view outside, and tables set with glasses and utensils.
Coffee shop counter with a light green front, menu boards on white wall, sunlight streaming through large window, and white globe ceiling lights.
Interior of a modern cafe with a woman standing behind a counter, displaying framed photos and artworks on the wall, and books on a rustic wooden table in the foreground.
Inside a stylish restaurant with set tables, a bar in the background, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.
Inside a coffee shop with a barista behind the counter. The counter has a blue La Marzocco espresso machine, disposable cups stacked on top, two grinders with coffee beans, and assorted baked goods.
A bedroom with a wooden window to the left, sunlight creating square shadow patterns on the beige wall, a framed line art of two hands on the wall, a white bed with rumpled sheets, a nightstand with a book and a black and gold desk lamp, and a beige
Jewelry display with necklaces and earrings in a boutique, featuring a mannequin bust with layered necklaces, a glass vase with dried flowers, and jewelry on fabric pads, all housed in a wooden display case.
Elegant room with ornate wood-paneled ceiling, large white pendant light, tall bookshelves filled with books, two men sitting on armchairs, a patterned ottoman, a round wooden table with a floral arrangement, and large windows letting in natural ligh
Inside a vintage clothing store with racks of colorful clothes, a person with headphones is managing a DJ turntable, and shoppers browse through apparel and accessories.
Interior of a cozy cafe or dining area with a wooden table surrounded by various colorful chairs, a large window with a street view, a brick wall with a modern abstract tapestry, and two white pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
Interior of a modern restaurant with wooden tables, white chairs, pendant lighting, large windows, and a view of parked cars outside.
Interior of a cozy cafe with a woman standing at the counter, wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, shelves with bottles, and warm natural lighting.
Cafe ordering counter with cakes and pastries, menu boards overhead, and decorative plants behind the counter.
Interior of a coffee shop with a wooden countertop, bar stools, and a boat-shaped wooden shelf filled with coffee products, decorative items, and a small barrel.
Interior view of a cozy restaurant with pink wall paneling, chandeliers, a long green upholstered bench, wooden chairs, and a white brick wall with decorative mirrors and framed pictures.
Interior of a cozy room with large windows, a wood stove, a large indoor plant, a wooden bench, three modern chairs, and a cowhide rug.
A person behind a wooden counter in a minimalist shop with white brick walls, colorful t-shirts hanging on the wall, magazines on the counter, and a large window with plants inside.
Inside a stylish restaurant with green velvet chairs, white marble tables, small table lamps, and large windows with dark green curtains overlooking a city street.
Front of a small Italian restaurant called Pasta Louise with an orange striped awning, outdoor white tables and chairs, and potted plants outside. The restaurant has a brick facade with two black hanging lights and the street number 1114.
Interior of a bar with a curved wooden counter, green velvet barstools, shelves of liquor bottles, warm lighting, and a tiled floor.
Interior of a restaurant with wooden ceiling, abstract wall art, tables set with black cups, and wooden chairs. Green plants are in the foreground.
Empty restaurant table with plates, glasses, forks, and napkins near a window, with a brick wall and street scene outside.

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