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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Junior Portfolio
This semester I’ve been teaching a portfolio course for juniors and seniors in both graphic design and photography. The...Read More
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
Dan Prince ‘Reflection’ Promo
Concept and craft come together beautifully in this new promotional piece for photographer, Dan Prince. The designer, Dean...Read More
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
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
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
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
Holiday Cup of Cheer from Ashley Gieseking
This holiday promo from photographer Ashley Gieseking is sure to cheer most folks. Holidays are a great time to reach out and...Read More
400 Custom Made Action Figures!
When I saw this promo, I just had to reach out to Swedish photographer Jens Lennartsson. Luckily, he had heard of No Plastic...Read More
Best Portfolios From Around the World – Kuala Lumpur
The concept for this portfolio is communicated through a smart and interesting “two books in one” book form. It’s by designer,...Read More
“Hats Off” to Dan Bannister for This Very Unique Promo
Wow! What a special promo this is from Canadian photographer Dan Bannister. It’s just one of a kind. Definitely a promotional...Read More
Concept Driven Magazine (And More) Gets Attention & Assignments
This is an impressive first promotion from photographer Brandon Haynes. With a specific target audience in mind (editorial and...Read More
Discard Your Promos Here
Photographer Sean Sprague gives us a promo that mocks itself and the whole idea of sending promos. It certainly raises...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Getting A Response from AD’s – Derek Shapton’s Promo Success
Promotional Project by Derek Shapton
A First Promotion by Carla Richmond
http://www.go-carla-go.com/
Danny Cohen Goes Beyond the Extra Mile
iwanttobeyourassistant.com
Noah Webb’s Passport Book
Rome, Florence, & Venice