Call for Online Portfolios
Hey Everyone, Larry Volk and I are excited to announce that we are hard at work on a 2nd edition of our No Plastic Sleeves...Read More
Simple & Effective – Marcus Smith’s New Promo
Many of you have probably never done a promo before and are reluctant to take on something more costly and time consuming. So,...Read More
Lee Love Stays True
It’s so important to stay in touch. A holiday or new project presents a great opportunity to create a meaningful promotion to...Read More
Personal Work Resonates for Josh Kohanek
In the creative fields, it always helps to love what you do. There’s no better way to express that feeling than with personal...Read More
Seniors, …it’s time.
For all you college seniors out there – Congratulations! You are almost done! With school that is. And at the very beginning of...Read More
Bryan Alano Takes A Risk With Denim
I really enjoyed this portfolio for los angeles based lifestyle photographer, Bryan Alano. Unique material choice, great craft...Read More
Promoting Photo + Video with the Barkers
Kristen and Chris Barker came up with a great old school idea to help promote the new school reality of the convergence of...Read More
Karston Tannis Maximizes His Marketing Reach
Is your portfolio of the traditional big, bulky, leather bound kind? It’s probably really impressive to view in person. But...Read More
Smart Marketing from Photographer Luke Copping (With Some Help from Designer Shauna Haider)
Luke Copping has some great advice I wanted to share with you. In his own words -
“Towards the end of 2012 I started planning...Read More
A Useful Promo
It’s always a good idea to create a promo that’s entertaining and interesting to look at. If you can make that promo something...Read More
A Little Promo that Packs a Big Punch
Fun Valentine’s promo created by Alaska House on behalf of Big Leo and photographer Melissa Punch. Love their concept that...Read More
Holiday Promos: A Special Treat from Ashley Gieseking
Resourcefulness and collaboration with friends makes this well done holiday promo from photographer Ashley Gieseking a fun and...Read More
All Aboard with Matt Dutile
Recently I featured very cool and unique business cards for photographer Matt Dutile. He’s followed up with this fun new promo....Read More
Magazine Promo for Photographer Ryan Allan
This magazine promotion for photographer Ryan Allan is clean and straight forward, making for a nice presentation of his...Read More
Full-Scale, Organized Marketing Campaign for Mike Tittel
Well done, cohesive marketing campaign for photographer Mike Tittel.
Amanda Friend of Wonderful Machine says,
“A few months...Read More
The Value of Pin Up Work: Dana Neibert’s New Promo
Photographer Dana Neibert‘s website and promotional work was some of the first work that I featured. It can be seen in my No...Read More
Outstanding Photo Comic Book by Photographer Jeremy Bales
I am blown away by the amazing talent of photographer Jeremy Bales! From concept, story development, photography, design and...Read More
Custom Portfolio Design for Karyne Bond
Unique custom metal portfolio for Canadian photographer, Karyne Bond. Great concept and excellent construction makes this a...Read More
Holiday Gift Promo Sure To Please
Photographer Matt Wittmeyer recently shared this holiday promo with me. Matt said, “Here are some photos of a client gift...Read More
Iconic Camera Ornmanents – Hand Made!
I recently received a great little gift in the mail – Wonderful Machine’s 2012 holiday gift/promo. This year they sent hand...Read More
Photographer Dan Bannister’s New Look
Authentic, Memorable, Sustainable. These are some of the important traits of a brand identity. It’s about a logo of course, ...Read More
Michael Indresano Conjures Summertime
As the days get shorter (it’s getting dark at 4pm here in New England) and colder, summertime memories feel far away. That is...Read More
Creating the Perfect Business Card
This is the perfect business card for travel and lifestyle photographer, Matt Dutile. Great concept and fun execution!
Matt...Read More
Photos in Context – Tim Cochrane’s New Promo
British photographer and film maker Timothy Cochrane shows off his work in this well done newspaper style promo. Tim told me,...Read More
Journey to Berlin with Noah Webb
Great concept for the presentation of this body of work by photographer Noah Webb. This “passport” to Berlin is part of a...Read More
Mark Sherratt’s New Website
This portfolio site for photographer, Mark Sherratt is effortless to use with the horizontal slide, focuses on the image and...Read More
Timely New Promo Celebrates Voting
This timely project by photographer Richard Freeda is titled “New American Voters” and images newly naturalized US citizens and...Read More
Hand Made Box Connects to Photographs of Weavers
This promo for photographer Matt Nager is a nice little hand made box containing a note, 10 prints, and a hand made weaving...Read More
Wow! Danny Cohen’s Pop-Up Postcard Is Awesome!
Australian photographer Danny Cohen‘s new promo is one of the coolest “postcards” I’ve seen yet. Who doesn’t love a pop-up...Read More
Vintage Nostalgia for Julian Love’s Latest Promo
Recently, UK-based travel photographer Julian Love worked with Wonderful Machine to promote his latest project, a collection of...Read More
Cool Logo, New Book for Photographer Luis Azevedo
This logo design and portfolio was recently submitted to me by Luis Azevedo, a photographer in Portugal. I loved his cool,...Read More
Eye Catching Brand Identity for Photographer Jennifer Whitney
Photographer Jennifer Whitney‘s brand is eye-catching, distinct and memorable. A simplified shape, joined letterforms and of...Read More
Nick Hall – Updated New Brand, New Website, New Work
Photographer Nick Hall gives us a reason to visit his new portfolio website at http://www.nickhallphotography.com/.
Nick...Read More
Stories of Italy by Peter Taylor
Check out this eye catching promo celebrating stories and images from Italy – created by photographer Peter Taylor. Makes for a...Read More
Michael Winokur Makes A Face
This is an incredibly fun and clever promo – and a great idea if you shoot portraits. I’m sure it’s a keeper for those that...Read More
Nate Powers’ Promo is Smart Marketing
First, target your audience. Second, give them something with your brand on it that they will like and want to use. Third, go a...Read More
“Optimizing Your Online Portfolio” by Danielle Currier
Check out the article I wrote for Rangefinder Magazine’s September 2012 issue. An online version can be found here:
Superb Concept Merges the Old & the New
This promo for photographer, Lou Mora, shines with a superb concept. Everything is excellently crafted and has a great tactile...Read More
A Tasty Promo Design
Daniel Blackman, a freelance designer from the UK, recently emailed me to share his latest promotion. It’s a wonderfully fun...Read More
Fun promo for Make L-O-V-E project
When I went to the link Photographer Daniel Castro sent me regarding his latest promo, I must say I was captivated right away....Read More
Photographers Collaborate and Launch Magazine Promos
Figuring out the right way to promote yourself can be tricky at times. Marketing takes time, effort and cash. Working with...Read More
Damn Fine Looking Portfolio for Photographer Luke Copping
Luke Copping’s new portfolio is definitely a looker! It’s so well designed and crafted thanks to Luke’s collaboration with designer, Nubby Twiglet.
Getting Noticed With A Fun Idea
This past June, photographer Kerry Shaw sent 150 balloon promos to Art Directors, Print Producers and Buyers all over...Read More
Smart Brand & Book for Photographer Dom Romney
This is a smart idea for a great looking portfolio book. Sean Stone (of Wonderful Machine) explains his process and idea.
Sean...Read More
Walking the Talk
Hi Everyone,
It’s time for this No Plastic Sleeves site to go through a redesign! Starting tomorrow, the site will receive a...Read More
Captivating Book Promo
This book promo for photographer Aaron Cobb is captivating and physically engaging. The photographs are arresting and the combinations intriguing. This book is sure to be memorable!
Making A Printed Portfolio
Photographer Xavier Wallach
Re-design & Re-edit
For Photographer, Jonathan Hanson
Sleek Agency Magazine for JK& Artist Management
Sophisticated Stand Out Brand Identity
Promo from Bologna, Italy
Francesco Ridolfi Photography
Photography Degree Show ‘HYPE 20’
London
A Question for Photographers & Educators
by Alex Murchison
Clean, Modern Website for Photographer Jordan Hollender
Designed by Diane Collins
Getting A Response from AD’s – Derek Shapton’s Promo Success
Promotional Project by Derek Shapton
Expert Advice for Working in Motion by Paul Stanek
Chris Kasper’s “Walking on Water
Editing Your Reel
Photographer Luke Copping
Making it Personal
Photographer Josh Kohanek
It’s Important to Have Goals
Micah Albert’s Relaunched Site and Print Announcement
Promotional Strategies: Collaborations that Pay Off
Featuring Photographer Craig Varjabedian
Just in time for Spring Break: An “Ab-tastic” Promo
From photographer, Ryan Donnell.