DC Trip

June 2008

Just recently my husband and I took a trip to Washington DC to visit President Lincoln… I mean, AJ’s brother Pat and his wife Candice. They took us to a variety of touristy areas and I, of course, took pictures. I’m only posting the least touristy shots on here, I’ll spare you from having to wade through the photos of so-and-so posing in front of such-and-such. We didn’t get to everything though, so another trip is in the works and more photos will likely come of it.

My work in action

Just one of many trucks I see around town.

Just a short post to show you some of the work I’ve done professionally out in the field! Sorry the picture’s so small, I took it on my phone as I was going to meet the client.

Some work I’ve done for Pacer Times

January 2009

I’ve been working with the student newspaper at the University of South Carolina Aiken since the Spring ‘08 semester. Starting in September ‘08, I am now the Art Director, a position which allows me to control the “look” of the newspaper. One of my favorite parts is making the ads, both in-house and for clients. My favorite issue was the Halloween issue, where we went all out and made the entire paper themed. At the moment we’re a black and white print only, with plans to go full color on the front page in the future. I’m really happy to be working with such a great staff of writers, photographers and editors.

Poster Mania!

November 2008

During the last fall semester, I took a typography class that was also a sort of history of graphic design. We did a lot of poster-type works, one of my favorite mediums. The one above is supposed to emulate the art-nouveau style of the turn of the 19th century.

Some Things I Get Paid For

November 2008

I do some graphics work for an Augusta PR consultant, Nancy Naylor of C&N Communications. She has really given me an opportunity to use my talents to help local businesses as well as individuals, which has been rewarding. The logo shown above was my first big project I worked with her on. It consisted of forming the business identity for this company, which is run by a young man who had just bought it from the parent company. I love to see small businesses succeed, so it was great to contribute. Besides getting the business identities together and all that, Nancy helps individuals with stationary, invitations, business cards, and I get to help with mostly all of it. I’m most looking forward to learning more on the printing end of it.

Urban Portraits

February 2009

A few weeks ago in my commercial photography class we were assigned to do an “urban portrait.” My lovely husband AJ, co-owner of Berkshire Guitars, posed for me in downtown Augusta, GA. All of them were taken within a two-block radius before we got too cold and went on home.We had good timing too, because a rainstorm hit a few minutes after we got back in the car.

A slight change of pace…

I will now be using this photoblog as an online portfolio for all of my visual arts work, which includes my photography,  professional graphic design pieces and  projects for school. That way I’ll be able to show all the facets of my skills. Expect some updates with older graphics work in the next couple days.

Inspired by Outerwear

December 2008

I got my hands on an amazing trench coat today at Goodwill. It fits right alongside my two others with furry collars, which I think is quickly becoming an obsession. To celebrate, I recruited my friend Caitlin to model it for me, which gave her a chance to add some photos to a growing portfolio.

I Support Civil Rights

Let Freedom Ring

I now pronounce you…

September 2008

Wife and Wife!

Sophia and Stephanie committed themselves to each other in a beautiful ceremony on September 13th, 2008. I was privileged to be their photographer. The color scheme was black and white, with Stephanie in a bright red dress, which made for some awesome visuals.