Happiness Is …

Posted on May 15, 2012 | 3 Comments

Hellooo! Hope your week is starting out on a good note! I wanted to pop in to share a little bit of what’s been going on outside of the studio lately. I’ve been a busy bee around here, but when I have a little free time, I’ve enjoyed the sunshine in Portland! Besides breaking my toe yesterday, this Spring is shaping up to be quite lovely.

Here are some things that make me happy:

… the beautiful blue skies we’ve been seeing a lot of lately. In Portland, it’s been gray for months, so I’m LOVING this sun.

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All of the flowers are so lovely. These trees outside of our building are really beautiful.

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Spending time at the coast with friends …

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Hiking in the Gorge has been awesome lately. This day, the fog that followed us was breathtaking.

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My handsome hubby.

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We finally bought a homemade ice cream maker. So far, we’ve been putting it to work!

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Hike up through the Hoyt Arboretum with some clients friends.

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I’ve been trying to eat healthier these days. This vegan salad with miso dressing was amazing.

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I’ve never been too good at painting my nails, but I’m in love with several new Essie shades.

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The Oregon coast has my heart.

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… so do sunsets like this.

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I hate rain, but this day was pretty epic.

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Again … can’t get enough of that blue sky!

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Sun on the west coast is a little different … and I love it.

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I found this paper tape at Target. LOVE IT!

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I’ve been playing around with watercolor lately.

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We’ve taken time to make prints of our favorite photos from our adventures.

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These new, yellow shoes make me smile! It’s a little sunshine on my feet.

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It’s truly the little things in life that make it so much fun!

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Design Board : Lucida Photography

Posted on May 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

When Melia was explaining her living room during our first meeting, I was getting super excited about this project. She told me about all of the shades of white, and other muted colors that created this super warm atmosphere … then we talked about translating it into the new Lucida Photography brand:

Jules & Melia have an amazing eye for photography … I mean, like AMAZING! They love design & believe it means so much to their brand, but they also don’t want anything that will over-shadow the soft, natural feel of their portraits. We’ll be working together to create a brand that feels just like their work: down to earth, fresh and comfortable. Until I’m back to share the final logo, be sure to stop by their blog to see their work … I’m telling you, IT’S GOOD!

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Design Board : The Nickersons

Posted on April 30, 2012 | 3 Comments

Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you had an amazing weekend!! The skies were mostly blue here in Portland … which means, we had a happy weekend! I wanted to pop in today to share a design board for a really fun project I’m working on.

Sarah & Graeme are The Nickersons … An amazing, Vacouver based photography duo. They’ve been evolving as a couple & as business partners, and it’s finally time that their brand represents both of them! Here’s what the new brand will feel like:

I am IN LOVE with this board. They are all about relationships … making sure their clients are more like friends & feel super comfortable during the entire experience. While they’re drawn to cooler colors, this board exudes so much warmth. Overall, this brand will feel comfortable & fresh … they’re like a breath of fresh air.

Until I’m ready to show the final identity, be sure to pop over to their current blog to say hello!

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New Landing Page : Jen + Ashley

Posted on April 26, 2012 | 2 Comments

Happy Thursday!! I am so so so excited to share a little peek of a super fun project I’ve been working on for the oh-so-fabulous Jen + Ashley!!

I’m not quite ready to share everything, but we just launched their new landing page, and the full site is coming soon.

In the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the whole project (design board, logo & website), but for now, I’d love for you to check out their new landing page!! While you’re there, you can see the AMAZING new video shot by Jeremy Mitchell Cinema. He did SUCH an amazing job.

In some exciting, related news, Ashley will be a part of the Jasmine Star Creative Live this weekend!! Huge high-fives to her … be sure to tune in to see 1/2 of the Jen & Ashley team!

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Business Cards :: Little Joy

Posted on April 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

Happy Friday! I cannot believe this week is almost over … it’s pretty crazy to me how time just goes by so much faster these days. We’re gearing up for a big weekend in Portland: it’s supposed to be sunny and in the 70′s! As much as I’d love to be out enjoying that warm sunshine, I have some really fun projects to wrap over the weekend!

I wanted to pop in today to share the latest business cards for Little Joy. Besides this blog, my husband and I run a photography studio, and my little piece of it is birth photography I call “Little Joy”.

This was the first time I’ve worked with Moo Cards, and the definitely met my expectations! Fast service, nice print quality & speedy delivery.

I love that I got to use several of my favorite birth photos on the back of the cards. I love that potential clients will be able to see my work!

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Design Board : Lemongrass Photography

Posted on April 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

When I received an email from Jessica, it made my heart skip a beat. She was writing me from Indiana … the state we recently moved away from. While I love working with clients all over the US (and the world for that matter), creatives in Indiana hold a special place in my heart.

Jessica owns Lemongrass Photography. While she’s focused a lot on babies & families over the last few years, she’s really hoping to bring things back towards the weddings she’s loved shooting. So, since Lemongrass Photography is switching gears a bit, she knew it was time for a new brand identity. Here’s how Lemongrass Photography feels …

Jessica’s style is comfortable, simple, fun, natural and happy, and she brings these values into every session & wedding that she shoots. Her current brand is a bit more modern than she wants her clients to feel … she’s really taking it back to that intimate comfort that those in love can understand. This board feels super-cozy and I can’t wait to share the brand once it’s finalized.

Until then, be sure to check out Jessica’s work … be sure to tell her you stopped by!

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Stationery : Lovisa Photo

Posted on April 15, 2012 | 4 Comments

Hope you’re having an amazing weekend! So excited to share this stationery suite I designed for Lovisa Photo. Dan & Erin wanted to compliment their new brand identity with beautiful printed marketing pieces.

First up is their correspondence card. They love sending hand-written notes to their clients & vendors, so this was a must. We wanted to keep the geometric element throughout the suite, and keep things really clean!

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D&E also decided to include a custom rubber stamp!! I LOVE rubber stamps.

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Their business cards are so so so lovely. Czar Press did an AMAZING job! These are letterpress printed on SUPER thick cotton. The two color design really made each element pop, and we added side-painting for more visual interest. LOVE!

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The whole suite all together!

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Sending so much love to Dan & Erin! We still have a few more pieces to finish before their project is 100% done, so I’ll be sure to share as they are wrapped-up. They launched their brand new blog a few weeks ago, too! Be sure to stop by and leave them a little love!

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If you would like a little guidance about branding or design, let’s chat.

I am currently offering one-on-one brand reviews and consultations. If you’re considering rebranding, let’s talk first. Maybe you just need a little help with strategy, or you’re not sure about how to best represent your brand visually. We can talk on the phone, Skype or in-person to give you some perspective. Just send me a hello, and we can talk about the details.

We’re currently booking brand identity clients for 2012. I love working with creatives who are passionate about what they do. I love clients who are crazy about design and understand that branding is more than a fancy logo. If that’s you, let’s talk!

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Design Board : Elaine Innes Photography

Posted on April 12, 2012 | 2 Comments

Every now & again, I find that a design board ends up portraying my dream home … this one falls into that category. When I first started working with Elaine, I could tell that we really fit! She loves clean design that’s complimented by natural elements. Here’s how her new identity will feel:

Elaine is a busy woman … besides running Elaine Innes Photography, she’s also planning her wedding! Throughout all of this, she wants to keep her values close to her brand … it’s all about comfort & love. The new brand identity will bring together muted tones and softness … though, we want to keep things bold enough to stand out. I can’t wait to share the rest of this project!

Until then, be sure to stop by & say hello to Elaine!

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