ABOUT

AUXARCZEN (pronounced: Ozark Zen)

A creative house for stories, brands, and images that want to be made real.

HOW IT STARTED

Auxarczen began as a way of living. A belief that you can be rooted and still roam. That the work matters and so does the way you make it. We've built books, brands, and images from the ground up, learning what holds up in the real world: clarity, consistency, and a little bit of nerve.

Now Auxarczen is the umbrella for everything we do: Go!Press for authors. Prairie Wise for brands. Photography for the stories people carry in their faces and their land.

We're here for the moment when you're ready to make it real.

Once Made in Missouri & now Made in Taos, New Mexico, thanks for stopping by,

- Jennifer and Michael Cartright

WHAT AUXARCZEN IS

Auxarczen is the umbrella for three branches of work, each different, all connected by craft, story, and intention.

HOW WE WORK

We start with what you are trying to say. Then we build the shape around it. We keep things clear, grounded, and collaborative so you feel guided, not overwhelmed. And we care about the finished details, because we know the work carries you with it.

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If you're not sure which door to walk through, start with one question: What are you making? A book. A brand. A body of work. A new chapter.

Branding and design for artists and small businesses. Logos, websites, book and album covers, visual systems. Built to feel cohesive, timeless, and unmistakably yours.

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A small press and self-publishing partner for indie authors. We help you shape your manuscript into a finished book. Editing support, formatting, cover design, publishing setup, and lunch guidance, so you can put your work into the world with confidence.

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Portrait and documentary photography with atmosphere. Images that feel lived-in, honest, and cinematic. Made for people, places, and projects that deserve to be remembered well.

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