Yesterday I received a package from a great California company, DNL Photo Packaging. I was thrilled to see my lovely logo imprinted in silver on the aqua blue boxes. It’s like another “imprint” of another step forward in my new business. Thank you, Lord, for your provisions.
An extreme inspiration to me this year as I’ve started my photography business, is photographer Sarah Rhoads in Seattle. She simply discovers the value in people and exposes that through photography. I believe Sarah is so good at this because she’s first discovered the value of who she is and maintains a humble heart along the way; and all the while, possibly without knowing, she deposits a little bit of her wonder-self in others around her, which perpetuates the motivation to value others. This is what her work has done for me -stirs in me to value myself and others around me for who we are and what we have to give to each other. May my work always give to others more than they deserve and more than they expect… because they are worth it! 
Sarah has extended the invitation to all to submit their self-portrait to her before Dec. 20th and she’ll post them before the new year. (email her at consulting@sarahrhoads.com) Here is my 2009 self-portrait. Thanks so much, Sarah! May God bless you and your business even more!
VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! I have done some research over the past few months on Online Proofing Galleries; and lemme tell ya.. there are tons out there! I have gathered information on what I think are the eight top ones. Check out the new link on this blog under “photographers” on the navbar above. Or just click HERE. Hope this helps at least one person! 
A long awaited moment… design set and cards printed. ahhhh, I can breathe deeper and exhale longer. Thank you Preston and Chris at Fresh Impression Letterpress for beautiful, impeccable, deliciously perfect letterpress work; and thank you Erica for designing such a fabulous logo and helping me brand my business so I can leave a “mark” in this world! ha. You all rock and I want the world to know about it! More great images of the final product HERE. (make sure you’re my facebook friend, to view)
This really is an amazing tool! Hands down, the leader-of-the-pack in our website world! Top of the line quality, flash, videos, etc etc -and all completely customizable by you or another guy http://spilledmilkdesigns.com. Go check it out NOW… it’s FREE, what are you waiting for? Click HERE to get it!
Yep… a random drawing will occur to win a 18-270mm or 28-300mm. Check out details HERE.
This is too good to be true! Awesome girl, Katie, with Amanda K. Photography is offering you a chance to win Totally Rad Actions if you join in the Star Shooter contest (or submit a donation)! How cool is that??!?!?!?!! Wow, I wish I could play… Click HERE to read more. (Hurry! The contest runs from July 6 -July 15).
A friend of mine posted an adorable moment she captured with her DSLR and posted it on facebook. I just couldn’t help but steal the image and give it a “pop.” Check out what I did in about three minutes (unusual, as it usually takes me much longer!) And of course, I told my friend I stole it… so that exempts me from any copyright laws, right? ha. Don’t hurt me, Liz!
A wonderful writer friend I met in North Carolina has chosen to interview me! Again, you’ll learn even more about me and my nonprofit organization, Star Shooter. Have a look by clicking HERE. Thank You!
I am very pleased to have been interviewed by Amanda K. Photography! “Katie” is an amazing photographer and I am more than honored to be supported by her! This interview was so incredibly fun for me. You can probably learn a new thing or two about me as well as my vision for Star Shooter… check it out HERE. And thanks for reading!
My graphic designer could be yours! She totally should. Erica Costa is swift, skilled and just plain GOOD. Do you see my new logo/branding mark on the top of this blog? She did it!
Read the recommendation I wrote and posted on her Linkedin profile:
“Three words that come to mind after working with Erica:
1) PATIENT. Erica constantly overwhelmed me with her sense of interest in me and my company, and demonstrated incredible patience from beginning to end.
2) INTUITIVE. Erica devoted impeccable attention to my company’s needs and what my desires were for a logo design. The final outcome displayed her true insight into me as a person and what I wanted to create my company to be.
3) TRAIL BLAZER. Not only is Erica blazing her own trails as a graphic designer, but she helps in blazing YOUR trail as well! Erica opened my mind past what I could see… and literally transformed my perspective of what I thought I wanted and needed in a logo for my company! The end result is more than perfect! Thank You Erica!” [Contact her: http://heyerica.net]
