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Student Portfolios That Make An Impact

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These are some student portfolios from graphic design students and alumns from Endicott College (where I teach)....Read More

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Custom Portfolio for Beijing-based Food Photographer, Cherry Li

These new portfolio books for Beijing-based Food Photographer, Cherry Li were carefully considered before being brought to...Read More

Logo Design for Architectural Photographer

Architectural photographer, Daniel Piar, of Charlotte, NC, got in touch last spring about designing his logo. I was inspired by...Read More

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Student BCards

Check out the backs of these business cards designed by photo and graphic design students during a portfolio course I taught @...Read More

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Student Promotional – Playing Cards

Graphic design student Kayleigh Freshmen created this set of playing cards as a promotional piece to help her secure employment...Read More

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Student Portfolios

When teaching a portfolio course, I stress the importance of concept and brand informing the direction of the portfolio book’s...Read More

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Caitie McCabe Photography Re-Launches!

NPS was recently the lucky recipient of an awesome Caitie McCabe rocket box. Photographer, Caitie McCabe re-launched her new...Read More

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The Benefits of a Screw Post Portfolio

After working with some of the folks at Wonderful Machine (a production company with a network of over 700 photographers and...Read More

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The Multi Uses of Steve DeCusatis’s Portfolio Book

“Form follows function” is a modernist architectural and industrial design principle coined by the American architect Louis...Read More

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My Logo Design for Jill P. Mott

Working with photographer, Jill Mott to design her new logo was a great experience. We chatted several times via Skype so I...Read More

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Make Your Own Mask Promo

This is a fun inspired promo from photographer, Ron Egozi. He took what could have been a typical “ordinary” photo shoot and...Read More

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New Logo Design for Daniel Baum Gets In the Dirt

“I want to be in the spots where the racecars are throwing up the dirt.” That was the line that really stuck with me from the...Read More

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It Takes A Team To Create A Photograph

Meet the Assistants. This is the 4th year that Dan Bannister and his team of assistants bring us this incredible promotional...Read More

Because 2 Is Better Than 1

This is such a fun, well designed “special” launch promo that shows lots of personality to announce the co-branding of

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Dad Time Project & Promo

The Dad Time project started a couple years ago when photographer Callie Lipkin and her husband became new parents. Drawing...Read More

Photostrip Logo Design

San Francisco photographer and creative director, JJ Casas contacted me this past fall about a logo design for one of his...Read More

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Blend of Form and Function Embodies Brand

For farm to table food photographer, Jennifer Silverberg it made sense to source local materials and talent to create her...Read More

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Great Way to Announce A Move

Making a move to a new location can be exciting and perhaps a bit stressful too. It’s also a great time to introduce yourself...Read More

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DIY Post & Screw Portfolio on a Budget

Kudos to German editorial & commercial portrait photographer Ines Opifanti for making her own well crafted portfolio book. It’s...Read More

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The Process of Desiging a Logo

I recently completed a logo design and brand identity for L.A. photographer Jill Connelly. A photographer’s logo requires a...Read More

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Personal Work Inspires Handmade Promotional Book

This informative and moving promotional book is a wonderful example of creating a meaningful promotional piece that is about...Read More

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Kickin It Old School is Awesome

This is such a cool promo for lifestyle photographer, Bryan Alano. Not only is it something you’d love to have and play with,...Read More

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Stand Out Promo Helps to Land Internship

It’s rare to see such ingenuity as found in this wonderful promotional piece from design student, Sarah Becker. This smart,...Read More

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Natural, Honest and Beautifully Crafted

Natural, honest and beautifully crafted are indeed the words that come to mind when viewing this new portfolio book for...Read More

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New Logo Design & Inspiration

Here’s another new logo and business card design I just completed for architects, Andy and Helen Rhee of Cranston, RI. For this...Read More

New Logo Design for Adventure Photographer

I’m happy to share with you a logo design I just completed for Austin area adventure photographer Jacob Bodkin. This was a...Read More

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It’s Squishy and Wrapped in Gauze

With some trepidation you open Justin Poulsen‘s latest promo. It is indeed squishy and wrapped in gauze. It’s paired with a...Read More

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More Student Portfolios

Here are several student portfolios from a portfolio course I taught this spring. Each one is unique with a well thought out...Read More

Junior Portfolio

This semester I’ve been teaching a portfolio course for juniors and seniors in both graphic design and photography. The...Read More

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Visual Character Of Portfolio Cover Sets The Stage

West coast food and lifestyle photographer, Shea Evans’ new portfolio book is a stand out. Sure, the work inside is strong and...Read More

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Promo Says Thanks to Those Behind The Scenes

I really enjoy this promo from photographer, Dan Bannister. It’s fun to see what goes on behind the scenes and really nice the...Read More

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Ashley Gieseking Gives Clients Something to Celebrate

To celebrate the new year, photographer Ashley Gieseking went all out with this thoughtful gift for her clients. She told me,...Read More

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Large Full Bleed Images for Maximum Impact

Luke Copping Photography 2015 Print Portfolio from Luke Copping on Vimeo.

A new 2015 portfolio book from photographer Luke...Read More

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Material Choices Make For Stunning Portfolio Case

In the right hands, top quality ingredients can yield some of the most exquisite and enjoyable meals. The same can be said for...Read More

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Postcards Done Right

The postcard format doesn’t leave much room to tell your story. A series of postcards with strong imagery all organized around...Read More

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Fun Cross Over Idea from Printed Promo to Instagram & Twitter

Steve & Anne Truppe of TRU STUDIO are a husband and wife photo and video team in Chicago. They came up with a fun idea that...Read More

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From Marketing Idea to Gallery Showing with Worldwide Attention

I can’t stress enough the importance of good content. If you don’t have anything compelling to say or show in your work than...Read More

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Pick A Subject for Your Promo

Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Be known for something. Find your passion – that thing that you really love and go for...Read More

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Create Meaningful Touchpoints To Promotes Your Brand

Your portfolio and promotional materials are valuable touchpoints in the establishment of your brand. Every interaction a...Read More

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Dan Prince ‘Reflection’ Promo

Concept and craft come together beautifully in this new promotional piece for photographer, Dan Prince. The designer, Dean...Read More

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Great Concept Hits A New Home

Marketing oneself is just like marketing a client. It’s about creating a message that is relevant, memorable and piques one’s...Read More

The Golden Age of the Printed Portfolio is Fading

How many of you find there’s less of a need for a printed portfolio? While certainly not gone, the golden age of the printed...Read More

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The Power of Type & Image

Rüdiger Nehmzow is a German photographer whose portfolio book I featured on my site way back in 2009. This summer he sent me...Read More

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Celebrating the Summer Season

Seasonal promos are typically a good idea as they appeal to the moment and give you a ready made opportunity to reach out to...Read More

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Great Concept Drives Clint Davis’ New Promo

A great idea and superb execution combine for a wow factor in this new promo by photographer Clint Davis. Clint told me, “The...Read More

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Large Images Captivate

Large captivating images appeal to the senses in this wonderful newspaper promotion for photographer, Arnaud Février.

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Good Design is Good Business

For an independent photographer and designer, a professionally designed brand identity and marketing materials is pretty much a...Read More

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Hand-Made Bamboo and Leather Portfolio Case

Photographer Ryan Donnell has a beautiful, new, hand-crafted case for his portfolio.

He says, ” What began in November of 2013,...Read More

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Sharing Personal Work – Vincent Dixon

A simple, yet dynamic grid structure works quite effectively to integrate beautiful images, a personal narrative and contextual...Read More

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Best Portfolios From Around The World – Italy

Continuing with my “Best Portfolios From Around the World” series, I offer you this little portfolio/resume book from design...Read More

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Little Book From Paris

Portrait photographer, Leo-Paul Ridet recently submitted this wonderful little portrait book to NPS. A simple folding technique...Read More

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First Photography Book Rocks

This compelling photography book from Ignacio Galvez, a photographer from Chile currently based in Santiago, visually captures...Read More

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Dan Bannister & The Assistants

I love this piece for photographer, Dan Bannister. It celebrates the crew both behind the scenes and when they’re in front of...Read More

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When Inspiration Strikes

You never know when or where inspiration will strike. But if you’re open to creative opportunities sooner or later you’ll see...Read More

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Cheers to Jim Scherer’s New Cocktail Promo

This promo for photographer, Jim Scherer is much more than just a pretty face. It’s sure to be a keeper with clients, art...Read More

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Kristyna Archer Tells Her Story

With these two promos, photographer Kristyna Archer has chosen slightly different formats which both work well for a sequence...Read More

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Making Your Mark Your Own

Many professional logos are developed through the combination and manipulation of letterforms — called a lettermark. These...Read More