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I'm Peggy Swords, founder and principal of Excalibur Exhibits and Peggy Swords Photography, based in Houston, Texas. Over 30 years, I've built a career delivering high-quality visual content, managing marketing, sales, bookkeeping, and logistics. I excel at building client relationships, coordinating complex projects, and using professional photography equipment and editing software to create compelling images. I travel to client locations to meet objectives and deliver results, always aiming for top-notch customer service and professional representation. As an entrepreneur and photographer, I continue to grow my freelance photography business, selecting locations worldwide for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. I manage daily social media content to boost brand recognition and drive sales via Fine Art America and Etsy, maintain meticulous records, and stay committed to safety and client satisfaction.…I'm Peggy Swords, founder and principal of Excalibur Exhibits and Peggy Swords Photography, based in Houston, Texas. Over 30 years, I've built a career delivering high-quality visual content, managing marketing, sales, bookkeeping, and logistics. I excel at building client relationships, coordinating complex projects, and using professional photography equipment and editing software to create compelling images. I travel to client locations to meet objectives and deliver results, always aiming for top-notch customer service and professional representation. As an entrepreneur and photographer, I continue to grow my freelance photography business, selecting locations worldwide for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. I manage daily social media content to boost brand recognition and drive sales via Fine Art America and Etsy, maintain meticulous records, and stay committed to safety and client satisfaction.

Peggy Swords

Photographer, Designer, Creative Director, +3

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I'm Peggy Swords, founder and principal of Excalibur Exhibits and Peggy Swords Photography, based in Houston, Texas. Over 30 years, I've built a career delivering high-quality visual content, managing marketing, sales, bookkeeping, and logistics. I excel at building client relationships, coordinating complex projects, and using professional photography equipment and editing software to create compelling images. I travel to client locations to meet objectives and deliver results, always aiming for top-notch customer service and professional representation. As an entrepreneur and photographer, I continue to grow my freelance photography business, selecting locations worldwide for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. I manage daily social media content to boost brand recognition and drive sales via Fine Art America and Etsy, maintain meticulous records, and stay committed to safety and client satisfaction.…I'm Peggy Swords, founder and principal of Excalibur Exhibits and Peggy Swords Photography, based in Houston, Texas. Over 30 years, I've built a career delivering high-quality visual content, managing marketing, sales, bookkeeping, and logistics. I excel at building client relationships, coordinating complex projects, and using professional photography equipment and editing software to create compelling images. I travel to client locations to meet objectives and deliver results, always aiming for top-notch customer service and professional representation. As an entrepreneur and photographer, I continue to grow my freelance photography business, selecting locations worldwide for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. I manage daily social media content to boost brand recognition and drive sales via Fine Art America and Etsy, maintain meticulous records, and stay committed to safety and client satisfaction.

Available to hire

I’m Peggy Swords, founder and principal of Excalibur Exhibits and Peggy Swords Photography, based in Houston, Texas. Over 30 years, I’ve built a career delivering high-quality visual content, managing marketing, sales, bookkeeping, and logistics. I excel at building client relationships, coordinating complex projects, and using professional photography equipment and editing software to create compelling images. I travel to client locations to meet objectives and deliver results, always aiming for top-notch customer service and professional representation.

As an entrepreneur and photographer, I continue to grow my freelance photography business, selecting locations worldwide for travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. I manage daily social media content to boost brand recognition and drive sales via Fine Art America and Etsy, maintain meticulous records, and stay committed to safety and client satisfaction.

Skills

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Experience Level

Adobe Lightroom

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Canva

Expert

Work Experience

Founder, President at Excalibur Exhibits

December 31, 2020 - October 23, 2025

Founded and led all aspects of a successful design and marketing company, growing revenue to $9.6M at its peak. Developed and implemented best-in-class customer service processes, earning numerous design awards and industry recognition (Inc 5000, LSU 100). Managed accounting, new business development, and daily operations, including scheduling and logistics for client projects. Streamlined business processes to optimize resource allocation, reduce float time, and improve cash flow. Negotiated and closed high-impact deals, consistently exceeding sales targets and organizational goals. Led teams in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely and accurate project delivery.

National Account Manager at The Freeman Companies

December 31, 1996 - October 23, 2025

Developed and maintained over 50% of branch sales through new business development and strategic account management. Managed all details of clients’ exhibit programs, both domestic and international, including on-site installation and dismantling. Coordinated logistics, scheduling, and client communications to ensure successful project execution.

Founder, Owner at Peggy Swords Photography

January 1, 2023 - Present

Founded and manage a freelance photography business specializing in travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Select and travel to various locations to create high-quality images for online sales through Fine Art America and Etsy. Create and manage daily social media posts to increase brand recognition and drive sales. Edit RAW images using Lightroom, Photoshop, Luminar Neo, and Topaz AI to produce professional-grade photographs. Maintain detailed records of appointments, sales, and client communications.