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When Your Client Wants a Monkey
When Your Client Wants a Monkey

We all have those client moments when we know something is about to go down. This is the story of one of those moments (and what it taught me).
On Monday I received an email from an acquaintance who was interested in hiring me to design his folk album. It was a rush job, as he wanted [...]

Give Good Criticism
Give Good Criticism

There was a time when I was feared. Fellow students would cringe at the thought of showing me their work, and cower during peer reviews. Okay — maybe it wasn’t that bad. But they did make snarky comments when it was my turn to weigh in on their work. At first, I thought it was [...]

The Getty
The Getty

The Getty. Los Angeles. 1PM.

Nathan Remington
Nathan Remington

Nathan Remington. Downtown Phoenix (Roosevelt between 1st Avenue and 5th Street). 3PM. Nathan is the founder and owner of Remington Landscape.

Whitney Cummins
Whitney Cummins

Whitney Cummins. Old Town Scottsdale. 4PM. Whitney is an ASU alumnus and graduated with degrees in Sports Business and Spanish.

Elizabeth Lorzel
Elizabeth Lorzel

Elizabeth Lorzel. Tempe (Mill Avenue). 10AM. Liz is currently pursuing a Chemistry degree at Arizona State University.

Christine Parsons
Christine Parsons

Christine Parsons. Tempe (Mill Avenue). 3PM. Christine is a Senior at Arizona State University, and is about to graduate with her degree in Chemical Engineering.

Directing Portraits
Directing Portraits

Local photog Chris Maddox asked me earlier in the week about my venture into the world of photography. Applying my design skills to the lens is the fun part. Directing my models… not so much. Keep in mind, by “models” I’m referring to my lovely friends who have stepped in to pose for me. They [...]

The New Draft: Brand Ambassadors
The New Draft: Brand Ambassadors

Many years ago, when I was just a bright-eyed, young pup, I found myself working a menial job at our friendly neighborhood Applebee’s. And by many years ago, I mean three. Let’s give you some context: It was the summer before my Sophomore year in college. I was 18. I had never worked at a [...]

Give of Yourself
Give of Yourself

Praxis Church needed a look and feel for their 2009 Advent series entitled Give of Yourself. Generosity doesn’t have to be as difficult as chopping off your arm and literally giving a part of yourself to someone, and this playful Christmas photo series says just that. This Advent study-guide booklet was designed as a collection [...]