Yearly Archives: 2009

::a custom book::good stock::

after many years of designing books for my clients, i realized that i am more of a photographer than a designer. that is when i decided to seek out professionals who could help. i found good stock press and bindery. they are super friendly and so talented with their layouts and designs. one of my...

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::daily drop cap::typography::inspiration::

The Daily Drop Cap is an ongoing project by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Each day (or at least each WORK day), a new hand-crafted decorative initial cap will be posted for your enjoyment and for the beautification of blog posts everywhere. To use a Daily Drop Cap on your site or blog, follow the...

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::vision workshops::bates middle school::crossing borders::

here are the images from the exhibit:  crossing borders. the students were wonderful to work with as was kirsten elstner, the lead photographer on this workshop.  the assignment was to create a self portrait and write a little something about yourself. i am inspired by their thoughts and their images. i learned a ton. i...

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::traveling::

i will be away until monday, december 7th on an exciting project for work.  i am heading to the river dunes in north carolina….will post more when i return. if you have holiday needs, i will be bringing my files in case you need a last minute photo for you holiday cards… have a great...

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::the polakowski family::candid family photography::severna park, maryland::

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::holiday cards::2009::

last year, we had such a good time creating your holiday cards with 2peas1pod.  stephanie created so many beautiful designs with our images.  since her retirement, i have been working tirelessly to find someone as good for your holiday needs.  i have found two fabulous stationary options.  the first  is available online and is super...

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::sweet molly::candid family photography::round bay, maryland::

meet molly.  the youngest of three.  two older brothers.  what a pretty girl…

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::guaranteed time suck::researching inspiration::

Okay, so if you miss domino and blue print, here is the latest from some of the photographers and editors of those publications.  Lonny.  It is an online publication with lots of creative contributors and it is beautifully done!  Remember how domino always provided all the resources and prices….this now offers the same with links...

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::mr. b is going to love this one!::candid family photography::kent island, maryland::

we took this at the community beach.  i just thought it would make an interesting background with the colored doors.  i encouraged the kids to go stand in front of a door….as they turned, i heard mr b. say “those are the community bathrooms….ewwww!!!” …so i couldn’t help myself by not putting him in front...

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::renee and jeremy::beautiful music::

I am often asked who sings on my site. Besides the rendition in the beginning of my then 4 year old, I am proud to have the honor of using Renee and Jeremy’s music for the rest of the site. Parents tell me that they will pull up the site for their children so they...

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