# TOBIQ Expansion
## Title Slide
Collaboration Proposal
BOUDIEFUL
TOBIQ
The Traveling Artist Campaign.
Bold, Authentic, and Built for the Journey.
Proposal from an existing TOBIQ customer & full ecosystem user (roller, duffels, toiletry, crossovers)
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Timeline
May 2026
A fast, high-impact TOBIQ × BOUDIEFUL 'Traveling Artist' campaign — Grand Junction Tattoo Convention, mid-May 2026.
Goal: lock partnership details by **May 9** so we can plan content and shot lists.
## The Vision
The Opportunity
THE VISION &
WHY NOW?
Mid-May, Grand Junction hosts its annual tattoo convention — drawing traveling artists, collectors, and bold creatives from across the Southwest into TOBIQ's own hometown. This is not a generic brand trip. This is a collision of worlds that creates images no stock library will ever have.
TOBIQ is built to simplify travel. The **Traveling Artist** campaign will put your bags in the hands of the most visually compelling, edgy, and authentic travelers imaginable — right in your backyard. An on-the-ground, real-time collaboration during one of Grand Junction's most high-energy events of the year.
And beyond the convention walls? Grand Junction itself is a visual goldmine. Red rock canyons, Colorado National Monument, the Colorado River, desert wildflowers in full bloom — a stunning natural backdrop that sells the **'Adventure. Organized.'** ethos without a single word of copy.
| Icon | Label | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| palette | The Convention | Mid-May. Grand Junction. Traveling artists + tattoo collectors = the most authentic alternative traveler audience TOBIQ has never marketed to. |
| mountain | The Landscape | Colorado National Monument. Red rock canyons. The Bookcliffs. World-class natural backdrops that make every product shot look like a campaign. |
| map-pin | The Hometown Advantage | Grand Junction is TOBIQ HQ. This shoot happens on your turf — with the option to visit the warehouse, meet the team, and create behind-the-scenes content. |
Grand Junction · Mid-May
## Who Am I
| Number | Label |
| --- | --- |
| 250K | Monthly Reach |
| 10K+ | Community Members |
| 20+ | Years Experience |
| 100% | 5-Star Reviews |
My Platforms
BOUDIEFUL
www.boudieful.com
https://www.boudieful.com
Empowerment Photography · Reiki · UGC
BIG CYSTER
www.bigcyster.com
https://www.bigcyster.com
HS & PCOS Community · 10K+ Members · 250K/mo Reach
The Creator & Partner
WHO AM I?
I am Megan, the founder and lead photographer of **BOUDIEFUL**, based in the Four Corners region. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in on-location empowerment, boudoir, and business branding photography — serving women across 4 states with 100% five-star reviews.
My work is designed to be impossible to scroll past. I focus on authentic, compelling imagery that celebrates real bodies, bold personalities, and powerful storytelling. I am also the founder of **The BIG CYSTER Community** — a global HS & PCOS advocacy platform reaching **10,000+ Cysters across 15 countries** with 250K monthly reach.
I am the main income driver for my family. My husband and I homeschool our daughter together. I practice Reiki, create UGC, run two platforms, and shoot — all at once, every day. I am not just a photographer looking for a gifted bag. I am a multi-platform creator whose audience is **exactly who buys TOBIQ**.
| Photo | Caption |
| --- | --- |
|  | Megan, full look |
|  | Megan close-up, tattoo sleeve |
|  | Megan reviewing shots, back tattoo |
|  | Megan seated with camera |
|  | Megan full body with camera |
|  | Megan in BOUDIEFUL director's chair |
| Photo | Bag Name | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | The Arrival | Unboxing day — Sedona colorway + new bags just landed |
|  | VIC Backpack | Open interior — 4-compartment system, copper lining |
|  | Duo Crossovers | Black + Glacier — both colorways in hand |
|  | VIC Sleek | Coming soon — photo not yet captured |
## TOBIQ Intel
We Did Our Homework
TOBIQ
RIGHT NOW
Live intelligence on the brand, the founder, and why this moment is the perfect entry point.
The Founder
Melinda "Mel" Frandsen
Founded TOBIQ in 2020 — just 4 months before her husband suffered a massive heart attack. She built the brand through one of the most difficult periods of her life. TOBIQ is not just a product — it is a story of resilience, grit, and purpose. On Instagram she goes by **Mel**, and she shows up personally in nearly every launch video, coloring contest announcement, and community post. This is a founder-led brand in every sense.
Founded 2020
HQ: Grand Junction, CO
3,000+ 5-Star Reviews
5% of Sales to Cancer Patients
| Category | Headline | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Latest Product Launch | Baby Bag 18L — New Colors Live Now | Their newest product, the 18L Baby Bag, just launched new colorways (Bahama Sands, Sedona, Glacier & more). Positioned as the bag that grows with your family — nursery to airport gate. 4.58★ from 66 reviews and climbing fast. |
| Community Campaign | Annual Coloring Contest — LUNA Colorway Just Launched | TOBIQ runs a wildly engaged annual coloring contest where fans design new colorways. The 2025 winner (LUNA by Kaitlen Bishop) was chosen from 300+ entries by community vote — proving their audience is deeply invested in co-creating the brand. |
| New Collection | The Highlands Collection — Scottish-Inspired, Fan Designed | The Highlands & Loch Ness collections launched in late 2025, designed by 2024 contest winner Stephanie Partridge. Deep earthy greens, dramatic tones. Full lineup: 60L, 30L, Toiletry Bags — available now. |
| Partnership Program | Active Affiliate & Gifting Program Open Now | TOBIQ's official collab page is live at tobiqtravel.com/pages/collab. They offer Affiliate Marketing, Gifting, and Discount Code partnerships. Direct email: Partnerships@tobiq.com. Apply at collabs.shopify.com. |
| Product Pricing | 60L ($239) · 30L (from $179) · Baby Bag ($169) · Team 45L ($209) | Premium price points signal a customer who invests in quality — exactly the BOUDIEFUL audience. The brand also offers a Lifetime Warranty on all manufacturer defects. |
| Content Strategy | Blog + UGC-First Brand — Actively Recruiting Creators | Their blog features a 'Fill Out Our Form to Be Featured' CTA. They actively want community storytelling. A photoshoot collaboration directly feeds their #1 marketing channel. |
The Strategic Angle
TOBIQ's own collab page says it best: "We don't just make bags — we design companions for life in motion." And: "This isn't about promoting just another bag — it's about representing something bigger." That is exactly the energy BOUDIEFUL brings. Not a promotion. A story. **TOBIQ's words. BOUDIEFUL's actions.**
Mel personally announces every product launch on Instagram. She votes in her own coloring contests. She replies to comments. She is a founder who is still deeply in love with what she built — and that is the energy this collaboration is made to match.
## Why TOBIQ
Brand Alignment
WHY TOBIQ?
We share a vision: **Simplify Travel**, deliver **Quality Built To Last**, and actively **Give Back** to those in need ❤️🙌📸.
| Title | Description |
| --- | --- |
| The Ecosystem | 60L 'Dresser on the Go' ($239) · 30L Tiny Tobiq (from $179) · 45L Team Duffel ($209) · 18L Baby Bag ($169) · Trolley Rollers · Toiletry Bags. Every bag backed by a Lifetime Warranty. |
| The Signature | Four equal, easy-access compartments with bungees and zippered pockets acting like a 'dresser on the go.' Carry-on friendly. Over 3,000 five-star reviews. |
| The Materials | Crafted from durable recycled polyester. Washable. Sustainable. Built for real-world adventure — not just the airport. |
| The Mission | 5% of every sale goes to cancer travel assistance. Founded by Melinda Frandsen in Grand Junction, CO — a brand born from personal resilience in 2020. |
| Community-First Brand | TOBIQ runs an annual fan Coloring Contest — 300+ entries in 2025 — where community members literally design new colorways. The LUNA and Highlands collections were born this way. |
| Active Creator Program | Official partnership page live at tobiqtravel.com/pages/collab. Offering Affiliate Marketing, Gifting, and Discount Codes. Direct line: Partnerships@tobiq.com. |
The BOUDIEFUL Connection
"I'm reaching out not just as a photographer, but as a genuine, daily user of your brand. I currently use my 40L waterproof multi-compartment duffel as my primary camera bag, and your large toiletry bag is my go-to for electronics. Between the Duo Crossovers, the Solo, and the Boss Flip bag that just arrived, my family is already headed towards being fully invested in the TOBIQ ecosystem."
Megan, Founder
TOBIQ
Traveling Artist Campaign
## Audience & Reach
The Audience Behind the Camera
REAL REACH,
REAL NUMBERS
This is not about follower count. It is about audience quality — a deeply loyal, highly visual, free-spending community of creative women who are **exactly** who buys TOBIQ.
| Value | Label | Context |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250K | Monthly Reach | Combined across BOUDIEFUL + The BIG CYSTER Community — organic, earned, and deeply loyal |
| 10K+ | Community Members | The BIG CYSTER Cysterhood — HS & PCOS warriors in 15 countries, 4.9★ rated, zero paid traffic |
| 20+ | Years On Location | Two decades of trust, credibility, and a built-in audience of loyal photography clients & followers |
| $0 | Cash Investment | All of this exposure costs TOBIQ nothing beyond gear they already make |
Who Actually Follows BOUDIEFUL
| Icon | Who They Are | Why They Buy TOBIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| camera | Traveling Photographers | They haul gear to shoots, travel constantly, and need organization that keeps up. TOBIQ's four-compartment system is literally built for them. |
| palette | Tattoo Artists & Convention Goers | A new market TOBIQ has never tapped — packing full kits, driving to conventions, and spending on tools that work. Edgy, visual, and brand-loyal. |
| heart | Empowerment & Boudoir Clients | Women investing in themselves — their image, their confidence, their story. The exact buyer who researches a $239 bag and hits purchase without hesitation. |
| users | Creative Entrepreneurs | Makers, stylists, artists, content creators — chaotic, beautiful lives that need TOBIQ's organization more than anyone. TOBIQ's own customer, handed to them on a platter. |
| heart | The BIG CYSTER Community | 10,000+ women living with chronic illness — organized, resilient, and deeply invested in products that simplify their lives. An entirely untapped market for TOBIQ, handed over with one collab. |
www.boudieful.com
https://www.boudieful.com
www.bigcyster.com
https://www.bigcyster.com
The Venn Diagram Nobody Else Can Draw
BOUDIEFUL's audience and TOBIQ's ideal customer are not just similar — they are **the same person**. Organized. Creative. Unapologetic. Traveling. Investing in quality. This is not a partnership pitch. It is an audience hand-off.
Where the Content Lives
| Platform | Content Type |
| --- | --- |
| Instagram | Feed posts, Reels, Stories — every deliverable repurposed across formats |
| Facebook | Community groups, client albums, and business page reach |
| Word of Mouth | 20 years of client relationships = the most trusted referral network in the region |
| BOUDIEFUL.com | Blog feature, portfolio showcase, and permanent case study driving SEO traffic |
The TOBIQ Family Connection
TOBIQ markets itself as a **family bag brand**. Megan is the literal embodiment of that customer: a homeschooling family, sole provider, Reiki practitioner, and traveling photographer — packing her family's life into TOBIQ bags every single trip. This isn't influencer marketing. This is a real TOBIQ family, already living the brand story TOBIQ wants the world to see.
## The Concept
The Core
THE COLLABORATION
CONCEPT
The "Traveling Artist" campaign will highlight your bags being utilized in the wild by creatives who demand both durability and style. Because I already use your bags to haul my professional gear, I know exactly how to highlight the compartments, the ruggedness, and the incredible organization your designs offer.
My tattoo artist is one of my most striking and sought-after models — heavily tattooed, deeply photogenic, and a traveling artist in the most literal sense, packing up her entire kit and driving to conventions. She is the living embodiment of the TOBIQ traveler TOBIQ has never shot. Alongside the raw convention energy, we capture Grand Junction's stunning canyon landscapes for a dual-narrative that is both edgy and breathtakingly beautiful.
Proven Brand Collaboration Track Record
This is not a first rodeo. BOUDIEFUL has already produced successful branded collaborations for **Jimmy's 4x4 (Cortez, CO)** and **BlackFly Eyewear** — delivering polished, campaign-quality imagery that both brands actively use. The workflow is tested. The results speak.
The TOBIQ Blog Feature Waiting to Be Written
TOBIQ's blog has a form that asks: "Fill out our questionnaire to be featured." After this shoot, Megan's story — sole provider, homeschooler, Reiki practitioner, traveling photographer, TOBIQ daily user — is the most compelling community feature TOBIQ has never published. The Traveling Artist. A real family. A real bag. A real story. Ready to write itself.
The Shot List & Visual Direction
| Title | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Convention Lifestyle | Traveling artists arriving, loading in, and moving through the convention with TOBIQ bags. Raw energy. Real moments. Impossible to fake. |
| The Tattooed Model | My tattoo artist — heavily tattooed, striking, camera-natural — styled and shot with your bags in natural light and dramatic settings. Edgy portraits that stop the scroll. |
| Detail / Function Closeups | The four-compartment system loaded with real gear — tattoo supplies, camera equipment, travel essentials. The selling feature shown, not described. |
| Grand Junction Landscapes | TOBIQ bags against red rock canyons, the Colorado River, and Colorado National Monument. Stunning natural backdrops that define 'Adventure. Organized.' |
| The TOBIQ Ecosystem | Multiple bags from the lineup (60L, 30L, Crossovers, Toiletry Bags) featured together — showing the full family of products in real-world use. |
## My TOBIQ Gallery
Shot by Megan — Proof of Concept
MY TOBIQ
IN THE WILD
These are my own bags — photographed on location across Colorado. This is the quality TOBIQ can expect from every deliverable.
| Photo | Caption |
| --- | --- |
|  | Duo Crossovers in cherry blossoms |
|  | 30L open with camera gear, mountain wildflower panorama |
|  | 30L + Crossovers + Sony Alpha on rock, lupine field |
|  | Duo Crossovers in cherry blossom tree |
|  | 30L interior compartments open, Rocky Mountain backdrop |
|  | 30L with Sony camera in wildflower meadow |
|  | 30L open with camera gear, panoramic mountain vista |
|  | Solo Crossover in spring blossoms |
|  | Solo Crossover in pink blossom tree |
|  | 30L open wide, Colorado wildflowers panorama |
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## Our Work
Recent Sessions · 2025
THE WORK
Mariah — tattoo artist & model. Shot on location across Cortez & the Four Corners.
| Session ID | Description |
| --- | --- |
| racetrack | Blue-hour dusk session at the Montezuma County Racetrack. Mariah on and around Car #48 — raw muscle, fire, and motion against a Colorado sunset sky. |
| jimmys | 12-image editorial series at Jimmy's 4x4 in Cortez. Welding sparks, grinder light-painting, wheel walls, tire floors, and a Ford Bronco — the most visually arresting industrial session in the portfolio. |
| blackfly | Brand collab session with Blackfly Eyewear. Mariah styled with frames in a garage / industrial setting — authentic, editorial, and built for campaign use. |
| Session | Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4 | Photo 5 | Photo 6 | Photo 7 | Photo 8 | Photo 9 | Photo 10 | Photo 11 | Photo 12 | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Montezuma County Racetrack |  |  |  | | | | | | | | | | Blue hour · Car #48 · Cortez, CO |
| Jimmy's 4x4 · Cortez |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Wheel wall · Tire floor · Grinder sparks · Torch light · Jimmy's hat · Bronco wide |
| Blackfly Eyewear · Shop Session |  |  |  |  | | | | | | | | | Welding sparks · Garage grit · Metal & fire |
## The Talent
The Creative Team
THE TALENT
BEHIND THE LENS
Every great campaign needs a face. Ours is already booked, heavily tattooed, and ready to pack a TOBIQ bag into the most striking landscapes in the Southwest.
The Model
The Tattoo Artist
My tattoo artist is one of my most-requested and visually striking models. She is a **working traveling artist** — she literally packs her entire kit and drives to conventions. Heavily tattooed, naturally photogenic, and completely at home in front of a camera. She is not a hired model performing realness. She is the story.
Her aesthetic bridges TOBIQ's two worlds perfectly: **organized adventurer** and **bold creative**. The kind of person who needs every one of TOBIQ's four compartments — and knows exactly how to fill them.
The Photographer
Megan — BOUDIEFUL
20+ years shooting on location. Specializing in empowerment, boudoir, and commercial brand photography across the Four Corners region. My work is designed to be impossible to scroll past.
Proven Brand Track Record
| Brand | Location | Result |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jimmy's 4x4 | Cortez, CO | Full branded campaign imagery — polished, commercial-grade assets actively in use. |
| BlackFly Eyewear | Regional | Product lifestyle photography showcasing the brand in real, adventurous environments. |
| TOBIQ | Grand Junction, CO | Next. Convention weekend + red rock landscapes + tattooed model = a campaign that outlives the shoot. |
This is not a first rodeo. The workflow is tested, the results are real, and the creative team is already in place.
## Deliverables
Scope of Work
DELIVERABLES
& WHAT YOU GET
An agency-level media buyout for $0 cash. No invoices. No fees. An uncapped gallery of 250–600+ commercial-grade assets TOBIQ owns forever — in exchange for gear I already love.
The Trade — My Wishlist
I am not asking for cash. I am asking for products I already want, use, and love. The items below are my personal wishlist — TOBIQ picks what works best from what they want to move, launch, or showcase. I am also completely happy to receive new launch items as promotional trade, use them on shoot day, and return everything the same day if that works better for the brand.
| Item | Note |
| --- | --- |
| TOBIQ Roller Bag | Top of my wishlist — the carry-on that makes airport security a dream. |
| Toiletry Bags (1–2) | Already use these daily — more is more. |
| 60L Dresser on the Go | The bag that replaces a suitcase. Perfect for multi-day shoots and travel. |
| 30L Tiny Tobiq | Ideal day-bag for convention days and canyon hikes. |
| Any New Launch Items | Happy to feature and return same-day — or keep as part of the trade if gifted. |
| TOBIQ's Choice | Melinda knows her lineup best. Whatever she wants featured, photographed, and shown to the world — I will shoot it. |
Flexible Return Policy — Zero Risk for TOBIQ
New launch items or products TOBIQ wants to showcase can be returned the same day — condition perfect, photographed beautifully, and ready to ship back. The imagery is yours to keep forever. Or, Melinda is welcome to come to the shoot herself, keep an eye on every single product, be part of the creative process — and even be in the images. This is a collaboration, not a handoff.
Melinda — You Are Invited to Join the Shoot
Imagine this: the founder of TOBIQ, in Grand Junction's red rock canyons or on the convention floor, with her own bags — being photographed by a professional. That is a brand story that writes itself. Come hang out, watch the magic being made, keep a personal eye on your products, and walk away with images of yourself and your brand that no agency could manufacture. The offer stands.
| Category | Title | Description | Bonus |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 📸 Photos | The Uncapped BOUDIEFUL Gallery — 250–600+ Images | An uncapped, fully enhanced gallery. A full creative day produces an enormous volume of selects — lifestyle, product detail, portraits, landscapes, convention candids, and more. Every image professionally color-graded and export-ready at full resolution. | No |
| 📸 Photos | Convention Lifestyle Series | Traveling artists arriving, hauling gear, loading in, and moving through the convention with TOBIQ bags — raw, high-energy imagery impossible to replicate in a studio. Authentic moments that stop the scroll. | No |
| 📸 Photos | Tattooed Model Portrait Series | Scroll-stopping editorial portraits of my heavily tattooed, strikingly photogenic model — styled with your bags in dramatic natural and studio light. The alternative creative demographic TOBIQ has never marketed to. | No |
| 📸 Photos | Grand Junction Landscape Series | TOBIQ bags against Colorado National Monument, the Colorado River, the Bookcliffs, and red rock canyons in full desert bloom. Cinematic product imagery that sells 'Adventure. Organized.' without a single word of copy. | No |
| 📸 Photos | Product Detail & Compartment Closeups | The four-compartment system loaded with real gear — tattoo supplies, camera equipment, travel essentials, family packing. The #1 selling feature shown with beauty, not just described. | No |
| 📸 Photos | Full Product Ecosystem Shots | 60L, 30L, Crossovers, Toiletry Bags, and any new launches — featured together and individually in real-world use. Instantly usable for product pages, ads, and email campaigns. | No |
| 📸 Photos | New Launch Promo Photography | Any new colorway or product TOBIQ wants to debut — shot the same day, featured prominently, returned same day if needed. Launch-ready imagery with zero production cost. | No |
| 🎬 Video | 10–15 Short-Form Video Clips | High-quality vertical and horizontal clips cut for Reels, TikTok, Stories, and YouTube Shorts. Convention B-roll, bag reveals, landscape transitions, packing sequences, and behind-the-scenes moments. Ready to post as-is. | No |
| 🎬 Video | "Pack With Me" UGC Video Series | 2–3 raw, authentic UGC-style packing videos using TOBIQ bags in real life. Unscripted, high-converting, proven format. The exact style TOBIQ's blog and social channels already feature — just at professional quality. | No |
| 🎬 Video | Convention Walk-Through B-Roll | Handheld, cinematic B-roll of the convention floor, the creative energy, artists at work, and bags in motion. The kind of footage ad agencies charge $5,000/day to produce. | No |
| ⚡ Bonus | Melinda Founder Portraits + Brand Story Images | If Melinda joins the shoot — professional portraits of the founder with her bags, at the convention, in the canyons, or at HQ. A brand story told visually by someone who understands storytelling at a professional level. | Yes |
| ⚡ Bonus | Team & Warehouse Headshots | 15–30 minutes at TOBIQ HQ for fresh, professional team headshots and behind-the-scenes warehouse imagery. Immediately usable for the TOBIQ About page, blog, and LinkedIn. | Yes |
| ⚡ Bonus | Full Commercial License — Unlimited Use, Forever | Every single image and video is 100% licensed for commercial use: website, paid social ads, print, email marketing, press, trade shows, product pages, and more. No royalties. No expiry. No restrictions. | No |
| ⚡ Bonus | Private Gallery Delivered in 2–3 Weeks | Full-resolution, download-ready private online gallery. Organized by category (lifestyle, product, portrait, landscape, video). Plug directly into any campaign. | No |
Every Deliverable, In Full
Edited Images
Video Clips
Commercial Use
Cash Required
What TOBIQ Can Do With These Assets
| Channel | How to Use |
| --- | --- |
| Website & Product Pages | Replace generic studio shots with real-world lifestyle imagery on the 60L, 30L, Baby Bag, and Roller product pages. |
| Paid Social Ads | Direct-response ad creative for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok — commercial licensed, scroll-stopping, and proven to outperform stock. |
| Instagram & TikTok Feed | 500+ images means months of consistent posting. A full content calendar built in a single shoot day. |
| Reels & TikTok Videos | 10–15 ready-to-post vertical clips. Convention energy, landscape beauty, packing reveals — the format the algorithm rewards. |
| Email Marketing | Fresh hero images for newsletters, launch announcements, and promotional campaigns — immediately elevating click-through rates. |
| Blog & UGC Features | TOBIQ's blog actively features community stories. This shoot creates a full editorial piece — 'The Traveling Artist' — ready to publish. |
| New Launch Campaigns | LUNA colorway, Highlands Collection, Baby Bag new colors — lifestyle imagery for every new SKU, shot and delivered within weeks of launch. |
| Press & PR | High-resolution images ready for magazine features, travel blogs, outdoor publications, and press kits. |
| Trade Shows & Print | Large-format print quality across every deliverable. Banners, booth graphics, brochures — all covered under the commercial license. |
## The Ask
The Ask
AGENCY-LEVEL
BUYOUT. $0 CASH.
No invoices. No retainer. No cash. Just gear — in exchange for a full commercial production worth **$10,000–$28,000+** at agency rates. One clean trade. One unforgettable campaign.
The Gear Trade — My Wishlist
I am not asking for cash. I am asking for products I already want, use, and love. These are the exact items that make the most visual sense for a Traveling Artist campaign — and they are the gear I will carry, shoot with, and feature across every deliverable.
| Item | Why It Matters | Est. Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1× TOBIQ Roller Bag | The hero carry-on — top of my wishlist and the centerpiece of every airport + travel shot. | ~$250 |
| 1× 60L Dresser on the Go | The bag that replaces a suitcase. Perfect for multi-day shoots and the "pack your whole life" lifestyle shots. | ~$180 |
| 1× 30L Tiny Tobiq | The ideal day-bag for convention floors and canyon hikes — shown in real action. | ~$120 |
| 1× 45L Team Duffel | The traveling artist's workhorse — gear hauler, gear organizer, and hero product all at once. | ~$160 |
| 2× Toiletry Bags | Already use these daily. Featured in detail shots and UGC packing series. | ~$60 |
Total Gear Value
~$770 in TOBIQ gear
vs. $10,300–$28,000+ agency cost
Zero-Risk Return Policy
Any new launch items TOBIQ wants featured can be photographed on shoot day and returned the same day — condition perfect. The imagery is yours to keep forever. Or, Melinda is welcome to attend the shoot herself, keep an eye on every product, and even be in the images.
In Exchange, TOBIQ Gets
| Deliverable |
| --- |
| The Uncapped BOUDIEFUL Gallery — 250–600+ professionally edited, high-resolution images |
| Creative Edits — best lifestyle, product, and portrait shots with striking B&W conversions |
| Custom Optimization — all files exported to TOBIQ's exact specs (web, print, social) |
| 10–15 Short-Form Video Clips + UGC-style 'Pack With Me' series |
| Full Commercial License — unlimited use forever across all channels, no royalties, no expiry |
Melinda — You're Invited to the Shoot
The founder of TOBIQ, in Grand Junction's red rock canyons with her own bags — photographed by a professional. That is a brand story that writes itself. The offer stands.
Ready to Make This Happen?
One 5-minute call is all it takes. Confirm the May dates, tell me what you want featured, and we are locked in.
megan@boudieful.com
505-608-4566
Mel picks what works — I shoot what she hands me. New launch items can be returned same day, condition perfect, imagery delivered within 2–3 weeks.
## Open Collaboration
An Open Invitation
Melinda — what does TOBIQ need right now?
I came to you with a full proposal, a full shoot plan, and a full vision — but I want to be clear: this is a conversation, not a pitch. **I genuinely want to know what's on your content calendar.** Upcoming launches, holiday campaigns, colorways you want spotlighted, seasonal collections, gifting content for Christmas, Mother's Day, back-to-school — whatever is already on your roadmap. Tell me what you need, and I will build the shoot around it.
| Question | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| What's launching this summer? | New colorways, new sizes, limited editions — if it's dropping in 2026, let's pre-build the content library for it right now, while we're on location together. |
| Any holiday campaigns planned? | Mother's Day. Father's Day. Back-to-school. Christmas gifting. These all need lifestyle imagery months in advance — I can shoot seasonless content that works across all of them. |
| What's missing from your feed? | Real-world use? Outdoor adventure? Tattooed humans carrying your bags? Tell me what your current content library lacks and I'll fill the gap. |
| What has YOUR audience asked for? | Your community votes on colorways, submits designs, and co-creates the brand. What are they asking to see more of? Let's give it to them. |
After May — The Standing Offer
What I Want to Know
Reach Megan directly
505-608-4566
tel:5056084566
megan@boudieful.com
mailto:megan@boudieful.com?subject=TOBIQ — What We Need
After next month, you can send me anything — any bag, any colorway, any product — and I will shoot it. My studio in Hesperus, CO is fully equipped for product and portrait work. For outdoor Colorado lifestyle shots, the landscape around Hesperus is world-class — the San Juan Mountains, mesa overlooks, aspen groves, desert red rock. **Models or no models. Studio or outdoors. Your call every time.**
| Icon | Title | Body |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 📸 | Studio Shoots | Hesperus, CO. Controlled lighting, clean product shots, portrait series with models — for catalog, website, and campaign use. |
| 🏔️ | Colorado Outdoor | San Juan Mountains. Mesa overlooks. Aspen groves. Red rock. Breathtaking lifestyle content you can't fake in a studio — with or without models. |
| 🤍 | Models or None | I work with real bodies, diverse talent, and authentic energy — or pure product and landscape if that's what the campaign needs. Your vision, my execution. |
| 📦 | Send Anything | New launch item just dropped? Box it and send it. I'll have images back to you within 2–3 weeks — organized, full-res, and ready to drop into any campaign. |
| | | |
So — what does TOBIQ need?
## Value Proposition
What TOBIQ Gains
THE VALUE
PROPOSITION
Here is exactly what TOBIQ receives in exchange for this collaboration — a high-ROI asset bundle worth tens of thousands of dollars in production value, delivered for the cost of gear I already love.
| Title | Description |
| --- | --- |
| 500+ Commercial-Licensed Images | Not 15. Not 25. Over five hundred professionally edited, full-resolution images cleared for unlimited use across every channel — website, ads, print, email, press — forever. |
| 10–15 Ready-to-Post Video Clips | Reels, TikToks, Stories, YouTube Shorts — vertical and horizontal. Convention B-roll, packing reveals, landscape transitions, UGC-style content. The format the algorithm rewards. |
| A Full Content Calendar in One Shoot Day | 500+ images means months of consistent posting. No scrambling for content. No repeating the same product shots. A full library delivered at once. |
| New Market Penetration: The Creator Economy | Tattoo artists, traveling photographers, convention creatives — a massive, underserved TOBIQ demographic unlocked for the first time. Not parents. Not hikers. Edgy, visual, alternative travelers. |
| Authentic UGC From a Genuine Daily User | Not an influencer doing a one-off deal. A real customer who uses TOBIQ bags daily for professional shoots. Audiences smell authenticity. This content converts. |
| New Launch Imagery — Delivered Free | LUNA colorway, Highlands Collection, Baby Bag new colors — lifestyle photography for every new SKU featured during the shoot. Launch-ready assets at zero production cost. |
| The Compartment Feature — Visualized | Close-up, stylized detail shots of the four-compartment system loaded with real gear. The #1 selling feature shown in the most compelling way possible, ready for product pages and ads. |
| Grand Junction Hometown Pride | On-the-ground content in TOBIQ's own city during one of its biggest annual events. Local brand equity, community storytelling, and the kind of regional authenticity money can't manufacture. |
| Blog + PR Content — Fully Written | TOBIQ's blog actively recruits community stories. 'The Traveling Artist' campaign delivers a complete editorial story — images, narrative, and a character the internet will remember. |
| The Founder Story, Told Visually | If Melinda joins the shoot, she walks away with professional portraits, brand story images, and founder content that no agency could manufacture — in her own backyard, with her own products. |
| Zero-Risk Loan Option for New Launches | Products can be returned the same day — condition perfect. TOBIQ keeps the imagery forever. It is a studio rental with no studio, no stylist, and no agency markup. |
| Sustainability Story Shown, Not Stated | Recycled polyester bags against red rock canyons. The eco-conscious mission visualized in its most powerful form — adventure landscapes that make the environmental promise tangible. |
This is not a product review or an influencer post. This is a full commercial production — 500+ images, 15 videos, full rights — delivered in exchange for gear. There is no cheaper way to build a content library this size.
Zero Ad Budget Required
Images Delivered
Video Clips
License Duration
Cash Cost to TOBIQ
## The Math
The Business Case
THE MATH
IS SIMPLE
This is what TOBIQ would pay an agency for the same deliverables — versus what this collaboration actually costs.
Agency / Traditional Production
BOUDIEFUL Collaboration
| Line Item | Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Photographer day rate (8 hrs) | $2,500–$5,000 |
| Model booking + travel | $800–$2,000 |
| Location scouting + permits | $500–$1,500 |
| Videographer / B-roll crew | $1,500–$3,500 |
| Post-production editing (500 images) | $2,000–$6,000 |
| Video editing (10–15 clips) | $1,000–$3,000 |
| Commercial license buyout | $1,500–$5,000 |
| Creative direction + styling | $500–$2,000 |
$10,300–$28,000+
Typical Agency Total
| Line Item | Cost |
| --- | --- |
| 500+ professionally edited images | ✓ Included |
| 10–15 short-form video clips | ✓ Included |
| Striking tattooed model | ✓ Included |
| Grand Junction locations (red rock, convention) | ✓ Included |
| Full commercial license — forever, unlimited | ✓ Included |
| UGC-style Pack With Me video series | ✓ Included |
| Founder portrait session (if Melinda joins) | ✓ Included |
| Team headshots at HQ (15 min) | ✓ Included |
Gear Trade Value
BOUDIEFUL Total
Retail value ~$600–$800 in TOBIQ gear Megan already wants and uses.
TOBIQ Saves
Cost Comparison
Agency / Traditional
BOUDIEFUL Collab
97% Savings vs. Agency
Same scope. Real-world imagery. Zero cash.
$9,700–$27,200+
Compared to hiring an agency for the same scope of work
| Concern | Answer |
| --- | --- |
| What if I don't like the photos? | Every BOUDIEFUL client has final approval. I don't deliver work I'm not proud of — 20 years of reputation depends on it. You'll see selects before final delivery. |
| What if I need the products back? | Zero risk. New launch items or any products Melinda wants returned come back the same shoot day — condition perfect, imagery delivered. Keep the images, reclaim the gear. |
| What if the aesthetic doesn't fit TOBIQ? | Look at the gallery on the previous page. That is already the aesthetic — and that was shot before a single formal brief. With a shot list? It only gets better. |
| Can we try a smaller version first? | Absolutely. Start with one bag, one location, one session. If you love the images, we scale up. Zero commitment beyond what Melinda is comfortable with on day one. |
Every Objection, Answered
## Timeline
Timeline & Next Steps
THE PLAN
& THE CLOCK
The Grand Junction Tattoo Convention is mid-May. The window to create something extraordinary is right now.
| Date | Phase | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Now — Week of April 18 | Pre-Production | Alignment call, confirm bag selection + colorways (LUNA? Highlands? Badlands?), finalize shot list, coordinate HQ pickup logistics, confirm model availability for convention dates. |
| Mid-May 2026 — Convention Weekend | The Shoot | On-the-ground capture at the Grand Junction Tattoo Convention — convention floor, hotel staging, and outdoor red rock locations. Lifestyle, edgy model portraits, detail, and Grand Junction landscape sessions. Optional: HQ visit + team headshots. |
| Within 2–3 Weeks Post-Convention | Delivery | Private online gallery delivered: the full uncapped BOUDIEFUL gallery (250–600+ professionally edited images), 10–15 short-form video clips, all files optimized to TOBIQ's exact specifications, cleared with full commercial license — ready to deploy immediately. |
Immediate Next Steps
To lock in this collaboration before my travel schedule fills up, here is what I am proposing for this week:
| Action |
| --- |
| Email Partnerships@tobiq.com + submit the official collab application at tobiqtravel.com/pages/collab simultaneously. |
| A 5-minute alignment call to confirm the vision, bag colorways (LUNA? Highlands? Badlands?), and shot priorities — convention vs. landscape vs. model portraits. |
| TOBIQ confirms the Roller Bag + Toiletry Bags for the trade. I confirm model (tattoo artist) availability for convention weekend and finalize the shot list. |
| Coordinate bag pickup from Grand Junction HQ upon arrival in May — and optionally schedule 15 min for team headshots while on-site. |
Convention is mid-May — travel and model schedules are booking now.
Convention Countdown
Grand Junction Tattoo Convention · May 2026
## Contact & CTA
Contact & Call to Action
LET'S
BUILD THIS
TOGETHER.
I'd love to jump on a 5-minute alignment call this week to confirm the vision, select your preferred bag colorways, and lock in the May dates. Grand Junction is TOBIQ's backyard — let's make something worthy of it.
Book a Call This Week
Email Megan Directly
Megan
Founder & Lead Photographer, BOUDIEFUL
| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Email | megan@boudieful.com |
| Phone | 505-608-4566 |
| Photography | www.boudieful.com |
| Community | www.bigcyster.com |
| Instagram | @boudieful |
250K monthly reach across **BOUDIEFUL** + **The BIG CYSTER Community** — 10K+ members in 15 countries
mailto:megan@boudieful.com?subject=TOBIQ Collaboration
tel:5056084566
https://www.boudieful.com
https://www.bigcyster.com
"I am not just a photographer looking for a gifted bag. I am a strategic partner who understands your brand — because I live in it every day."
BOUDIEFUL x TOBIQ — Adventure. Organized. Unapologetically.
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Email to Mel / TOBIQ Team
Subject: Fast TOBIQ × BOUDIEFUL "Traveling Artist" collab for Grand Junction
Hi Mel + TOBIQ team,
I'm Megan, a New Mexico-based photographer, digital safety educator, and daily TOBIQ user (my 40L duffel and toiletry bag basically live on my shoulder at this point).
I put together a super focused "Traveling Artist" collab idea for the Grand Junction Tattoo Convention in mid-May and wanted to get it in front of you because the timing is kind of perfect: **TOBIQ × BOUDIEFUL — Traveling Artist Campaign [link]**
Short version: You send $770–$850 in product. I deliver a $10K–$28K content library you can reuse across email, website, and social for months — shot in the wild at a real convention, with artists and clients actually using your bags.
I've been a working photographer and educator for 20+ years, have created content for brands like Jimmy's 4x4, and I already use TOBIQ as my default camera/travel setup. I'm not learning your bags for this collab, I'm just bringing a camera to what I already do.
Because the convention is mid-May, I'd love to lock in details by **May 9** if this feels like a fit — enough time to line up a shot list and any specific moments you'd love captured.
If you're open to it, I'm happy to hop on a quick call, or take feedback by email and adjust the plan to better match what you need for upcoming launches.
Thank you for taking a look, and honestly, thank you for making bags that can actually survive my "photographer mom hauling half a studio plus snacks" life.
Warmly, Megan [full name] · 505-608-4566 · @boudieful
IG DM Version (casual, link-forward)
hey Mel / TOBIQ team! 👋
I'm Megan, a New Mexico photographer + digital safety educator and a daily TOBIQ user (40L duffel + toiletry bag = my permanent camera rig).
I'm going to the Grand Junction Tattoo Convention in mid-May and put together a super focused TOBIQ × BOUDIEFUL "Traveling Artist" collab idea: you send $770–$850 in product, I deliver a $10K–$28k photo + video library of your bags in real use at the convention.
Deck with all the details is here: **[link]**
Because of timing, I'd love to know in the next ~2 weeks if this could be a fit so I can plan the shot list around what would help you most (travel, festival, artist features, etc).
Totally open to tweaks if you're looking for something slightly different — I'm already obsessed with your bags, just trying to put a camera on what I'm already doing. 💼📸
The Simplest Next Step
Hop on a quick call, or take feedback by email — I'll adjust the plan to better match what you need for upcoming launches. I'd love to confirm by **May 9** so we have time to line up a shot list.
## 6-Slide: Campaign
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Campaign Proposal — May 2026
BOUDIEFUL
TOBIQ
Traveling Artist Campaign
On-location lifestyle and UGC-style content capturing TOBIQ bags in real use — during an active travel and work experience in Grand Junction, CO, tied to the May tattoo convention.
Proposal from an existing TOBIQ customer & full ecosystem user — roller, duffels, toiletry, crossovers.
Real Event
Grand Junction, CO
May 2026
Commercial License
Campaign Objective
Create fresh, location-driven lifestyle and UGC-style assets that position TOBIQ as the bag for creative travelers who need durable organization without sacrificing style.
Target Audience
Creative professionals, women travelers, tattoo artists, makers, and style-conscious organizers.
Grand Junction · May 2026
The Exchange at a Glance
Agency Cost
The Ask (gear)
~97% savings vs. equivalent agency production
You send: **$770–$850 in product.** I deliver: a **$10K–$28K content library** you can reuse across email, website, and social for months.
That's based on what brands typically pay for event coverage, lifestyle shoots, and ongoing usage rights.
Your bags in the wild — at a real convention, with diverse artists and clients, shot like a brand campaign.
## 6-Slide: Why TOBIQ
Slide 02 of 06
WHY THIS
WORKS FOR
TOBIQ
Five reasons this campaign is low-friction, high-return, and ready to execute.
| Number | Heading | Body |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Real Event, Not Staged Content | Tied to an actual live event in Grand Junction — the tattoo convention draws traveling creatives from across the Southwest. The content captures authentic movement, not a studio setup. |
| 02 | Alternative Aesthetic TOBIQ Has Not Tapped | Heavily tattooed, visually distinct creative travelers represent an untapped audience segment that aligns perfectly with TOBIQ's 'adventure, organized' ethos — without diluting the brand. |
| 03 | Your Hometown, Your Backyard | Grand Junction is TOBIQ HQ. The shoot happens on your turf with optional access to your warehouse, your team, and behind-the-scenes content — at zero logistical cost to you. |
| 04 | Fast-Turn Seasonal Asset Set | Content delivered within 14 days of the shoot. Ready for Q2 social, email campaigns, PDP imagery, and seasonal travel pushes. |
| 05 | Cross-Channel Ready Assets | Every file optimized for social posts, Reels, TikTok, website, email marketing, and print — delivered to TOBIQ's exact spec with full commercial usage. |
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## 6-Slide: Creator
Slide 03 of 06
THE CREATOR
Megan
Founder & Lead Photographer, BOUDIEFUL
Farmington, NM — Four Corners Region
| Stat | Label |
| --- | --- |
| 20+ | Years Professional Photography |
| 100% | 5-Star Reviews |
| 250K | Monthly Reach |
| 10K+ | Community Members, 15 Countries |
Portfolio
www.boudieful.com
https://www.boudieful.com
Community
www.bigcyster.com
https://www.bigcyster.com
Existing TOBIQ customer — authentic product familiarity means the content reads as real use, not sponsored placement.
Existing TOBIQ Customer
Why Me
Why Now
| Point |
| --- |
| These bags are already my default camera and travel setup — I'm not learning them for this collab, I'm just bringing a camera to what I already do. |
| 20+ years of photography + content for brands like Jimmy's 4x4 |
| ~250K existing reach across BOUDIEFUL & The BIG CYSTER |
| Point |
| --- |
| Grand Junction Tattoo Convention — contained, high-energy content lab |
| Multiple artists, clients, travel scenarios captured in one weekend |
| Perfect timing for summer travel & festival marketing assets |
"Megan delivered more usable images than we've ever gotten from a single event."
— Jimmy's 4x4, past brand partner
20+ years professional photography · Commercial UGC · Community Platform · Lifestyle & Travel
## 6-Slide: Deliverables
Slide 04 of 06
DELIVERABLES
Exactly what TOBIQ receives. No ambiguity.
| Category | Item | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 📸 Photos | 250–600+ Edited Commercial Images | Professionally retouched, high-resolution. Lifestyle, product, and portrait. Striking B&W conversions included. |
| 📸 Photos | File Optimization | All images exported to TOBIQ's exact spec for web, social, print, and email. |
| 🎬 Video | 10–15 Short-Form Vertical Clips | Reels and TikTok-ready. Movement, packing, on-location use. |
| 🎬 Video | UGC 'Pack With Me' Series | Authentic, unpolished creator-style content for organic social and paid use. |
| ⚡ Usage | Full Commercial License — Unlimited | Forever. All channels. Web, social, email, print, paid ads. No restrictions. |
| ⚡ Usage | 14-Day Delivery | Complete gallery delivered within two weeks of the shoot date. |
Approved Use Channels
| Channel |
| --- |
| PDP / Product Pages |
| Social Posts & Reels |
| TikTok |
| Email Marketing |
| Paid Ads |
| Print / Catalog |
| Blog / PR |
| Partnerships Page |
Agency equivalent cost for this scope: **$10,300–$28,000+**
Agency equivalent for this scope
## 6-Slide: The Ask
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THE ASK
One clean option. Simple to approve.
Product Exchange — Agency-Level Buyout for $0 Cash
The full deliverables package in exchange for the following gear:
| Item | Est. Value |
| --- | --- |
| 1× TOBIQ Convertible Trolley Roller Bag | ~$250 |
| 1× 60L Dresser on the Go Duffel | ~$180 |
| 1× 30L Tiny Tobiq | ~$120 |
| 1× 45L Team Duffel | ~$160 |
| 2× Toiletry Bags | ~$60 |
Total Gear Value
~$770 in product
vs. $10,300–$28,000+ agency equivalent
Zero-Risk Return Policy
If TOBIQ wants to send new launch items for the shoot, Megan will photograph them and return them the same day in perfect condition.
What TOBIQ Gets
| Item |
| --- |
| 250–600+ commercially licensed, production-ready images |
| 10–15 short-form video clips + UGC Pack With Me series |
| Full commercial license — unlimited, forever, all channels |
| Files optimized to TOBIQ's exact spec for every platform |
| Delivered within 14 days |
Value Comparison
Traditional Agency
BOUDIEFUL Trade Ask
~97% less than the agency equivalent for the same scope and quality
## 6-Slide: Next Step
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NEXT STEP
| Step | Label | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Reply or call this week | Confirm interest and any preferred bag colorways or launch items to feature. |
| 02 | Alignment call — 5 minutes | Lock in shoot timing, confirm the ask, and discuss any brand priorities for May. |
| 03 | Shoot mid-May — Grand Junction | On-location during the tattoo convention. Zero logistical burden on the TOBIQ team. |
| 04 | Gallery delivered in 14 days | 250–600+ images, 10–15 video clips, all files optimized and licensed. Done. |
Megan
Founder & Photographer, BOUDIEFUL
Email
megan@boudieful.com
Phone
505-608-4566
Portfolio
www.boudieful.com
mailto:megan@boudieful.com?subject=TOBIQ x BOUDIEFUL — Traveling Artist Campaign
tel:5056084566
BOUDIEFUL × TOBIQ
Real content. Real travel. Delivered.
Ready to roll?
If this feels like a fit, email me or DM @TOBIQbags — I'll send over a simple one-page agreement and shot list draft this week.
I'd love to confirm by **May 9** so I can prep and make this as big a win for you as possible.
https://www.boudieful.com
Convention dates are **mid-May 2026**. Ideal to confirm before **May 9** to lock in timing.