Brand identity for the beautiful UK native Julie Skelton of Julie Anne Images and Aussie native Vanessa Allison of Sweetness Photography

If I could go anywhere in the world, it would be to visit the wonderful Julie Skelton of Julie Anne Images and Vanessa Allison of Sweetness Photography.   Not only does one live in the UK and the other lives in Australia (dying to go my entire life) but they are fabulous photographers who hired me to create their voice, their branding.  I was so honored when they asked me for my help and I knew we would come up with a logo and such they would love.  

First Julie requested an updated look.  Her colors were the robins egg blue and chocolate brown.  Always a classic and beautiful combo.   And she also needed it to be versatile for any clientele.  Great move as she is fantastic at her work.  I could say more, but it would be better for you to check out her site.  And while you are at it, like her on facebook.Julie Anne Images  |  Julie Anne Images Facebook Page

Now I have the pleasure to show you Vanessa's logo.  Her target client is predominately babies and so she wanted a logo that was soft and sweet to mimic her little clients.  While the blue with taupe is a beautiful combo, I can also envision it with pink or a soft yellow.  The right colors for precious little babies.  And don't you love her signature for her blog?  She could use it for all kinds of things too.  Thank you again Ness for letting me be a part of your voice.  If you were here in the states, I would totally call you up to take my baby's photos.

So check her out.  She is in the process of switching things up.  Her new look, but it can't stop you from seeing her beautiful work.  Sweetness Photography | Sweetness Photography Facebook Page

another business card.....

I wanted to share another business card that I have created.  It is for the wonderful Heather Sons of Heather Sons Photography.  Check out her site and leave her some love on her blog.

just a little update...

With all that has been going on in the past few months, I feel like my head is spinning.  Sometimes you don't realize what is on your plate until you sit down and think of all that has to be accomplished.  And I have never been one for great time management.  So please anyone out there that has a full proof, (or idiot proof) way of doing that I'd love to know what it is!! 

But in the mean time I have been doing all sorts of things.  I have finished up work on a bookmark design for the wonderful Mandie Newsom of Captured.  She has been such a wonderful client and her business has really taken off very well for her.  I can see great things coming from her in the future. And don't forget to become a fan on facebook.

I have also been finishing up some logo work.  And I am also creating a wonderful packet for photographers.  Would love to go into details on what that all entails, but I am not quite there yet.  I am in the beginning stages of creating it.  I have found that it is more time consuming than I had anticipated, but I am very excited to unveil it.  So be on the lookout.

And here is one more design that I created for Mandie.  It is another business card that can be put into her rotation.

marketing material | quick share

Hello..  I just wanted to share a business card that Mandie Newsom of Captured asked me to do.  If you remember in another post, she purchased one of my "logos for sale".  She has also asked me to create a business card to pass out to potential clients.

 Thanks again Mandie!!  Cannot wait to see it printed.  Oh and don't forget to become a fan of her facebook page.

One side note, I am totally excited for a new template design I just created.  I am waiting for it to come back from the printer and I'll post images as well as the template over at the shoppe.  It is totally customizable and easy to use.

Just wanted to give you a little teaser before it gets here!!!

branding

Has anyone told you that designing for someone is easier then designing for yourself?  Well if they have not, it is.  Trying to pin point down what you want to convey, what style you want to present is not an easy task.  I have been through countless ideas and colors and everything in between. 

Branding is a very important part of anyone's business.  It defines who you are and how you want to be presented to your collegues and clients.  That is why it is very important to higher someone you trust that will get your angle.  But do not be discouraged if it takes time.  Creating a brand for someone is a process.  Some people are very successful of getting their clients over night and others, it just may take some time.  But it is well worth it in the end.  Plus I think it's fun in the idea of getting to know your client.  You build lasting relationships for years to come. 

Oh, and any post is no fun without a pic.  This is a logo design that I did for a client out of the "logo's for sale".  I was really excited with what we came up with.

 Stephanie of Stephanie Dawn Photography purchased a "logo for sale" and we tweaked to her needs.  Once I get her website, etc I'll post so you can check her out.

look what came out of the "logos for sale"

I was pretty excited when I posted unused and unwanted logos that I immediately I had a sale.  And not only was it fun trying to adapt what was already created, but seeing the final and the little extras.

Mandie Newsom of Captured contacted me and we got to work.  We were able to do several things to help in promoting her business.

We created a logo, a facebook profile badge (that's the square one), a watermark, and a favicon for her website or blog.  Pretty cool aren't they?

If you need a photographer in the South Mississippi area, become a fan on her facebook page and contact her today.  Currently she is running a special through the beginning of November.  A free session and a high quality CD of your images for you to print.  But be sure to contact her immediately as her weekends are filling up quick.

And if you like what you saw here from my "logos for sale" head on over and see what I have left.  Again, they are going for $60 and you can already see what you get out of it.

Oh and in case you wondering, this is how the logo first started off.   

more logos...

I know lately it seems this is all I am doing.  But they are fun and I really enjoy the process. 

Here are a couple more that I recently did for a couple of clients.

This one was for Michelle of "As I see It Photography".  I'll post a link to her blog as soon as I get it.

And this one was for Vanessa of "Nessy B. Photography".  This was a simple one as she had the elements and such figured out, I just helped with a better placement.